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2009 Chrysler Sebring - Expert Reviews

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Expert Reviews from Around the Web

We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 7 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
2009 chrysler sebring Professional Edmunds Review
Source: Edmunds

...All-wheel drive is available with this engine only. In performance testing, a Sebring Limited convertible with the 3.5-liter V6 went from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds, while the lighter sedan should be about a second quicker. Fuel economy for both front-wheel-drive body styles is 16/27/20, while opting for AWD drops each category by 1 mpg. Safety: Standard on all Sebrings are four-wheel antilock brakes and front-seat side airbags, while the sedan adds side curtain airbags. Stability and traction controls are standard on the Touring and Limited, but not available on the base LX. In government...

#2
2009 Chrysler Sebring Professional Cars.com Review
Source: Cars.com

...Total sticker for our car was $25,815, including freight and options. Also available but not included on our tester is the MyGIG navigation/infotainment system ($1,295), which includes a 30-gigabyte hard drive to hold up to 1,600 MP3 songs, and allows for DVD video playback. On the Limited model, standard features include a leather interior, Boston Acoustics audio system; power driver's seat; travel computer and electronic vehicle-information center; automatic climate control; theft alarm; tortoise-shell accents on the steering wheel, instrument panel and doors; universal garage opener;...

#3
Flash Drive: 2009 Chrysler Sebring Sedan
Source: MSN Autos

...I was able to get 24 mpg in mixed driving from the 4-cylinder engine, but the car was equipped with an antiquated 4-speed automatic. A 5-speed automatic should be able to generate more fuel efficiency. Nevertheless, the car was comfortable driving around town and small enough to maneuver through traffic. But at $28K, the Sebring seemed pretty expensive for its segment. –Joe ChulickThe Chrysler Sebring is simply awful. To my eyes, it is the ugliest car on sale today. The styling themes that suit the Dodge Magnum look awful on the smaller Sebring. Unfortunately, the ugly isn't only on the...

#4
CarGurus' Review for 2009 chrysler sebring
Source: CarGurus

...The Sebring is simply one of the safest cars you can drive, and overall a good choice in the midsize market.
If it’s top-down fun you’re looking for, opt for the 3.5-liter engine and don’t expect much trunk space...

#5
2009 Chrysler Sebring Professional Cars.com Review
Source: Cars.com

...But it gets the job done (eventually), and it does so with reasonable comfort and safety. The problem is a matter of expectations, partly fostered by the Sebring Touring's styling. The car looks -- or tries to look -- high end. But its reality is that of a patrician on a budget, a motorized castle minus certain furnishings and other amenities, which are no longer affordable. Interior materials are barely par, certainly no longer competitive, with those now used in General Motors, Ford, Nissan or Toyota cars. And I'm talking plastics here. The feel and look of some plastics are discernibly...

#6
2009 Chrysler Sebring Professional Cars.com Review
Source: Cars.com

...On the other hand, the heated and cooled cupholder for the driver brought back the fun Wonder Bread aspect to the Sebring. There's a nifty light in the cupholder that turns red or blue when the heater or cooler is on, respectively. The leather seats look nice with their contrast stitching, and because they're leather, keeping them clean is easy. The instrument cluster was classic-looking and easy to read. The center stack is pretty minimal, with Chrysler's rectangular design, and that's a good thing. I have to say that all of the other controls in the Sebring were really easy to use right out...

#7
2009 Chrysler Sebring Professional Cars.com Review
Source: Cars.com

...Leather seats in uplevel models Standard Sirius Satellite Radio Improved acoustic package, which reduces noise levels in cabin Eight-way power-adjustable driver seat standard in Touring and Limited Heated/cooled cupholder and heated seats standard on Limited Premium Audio Group package includes UConnect GPS, an auto-dimming mirror and Boston Acoustics speakers Under the Hood A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is standard in the base Sebring. A 2.7-liter V-6, which runs on regular or E85 fuel, is optional in the base model and standard on the Sebring Touring and Limited. The Sebring Limited...

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The Fusion is a bit larger than the Sebring, while the Mazda6 may handle more in tune with some drivers' tastes and has a distinctive new look and feel that’s more luxurious.

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