The Car Connection Expert Review
Likes
- Muscular V-8
- Undeniable swagger
- Comfortable cabin
- User-friendly infotainment
Dislikes
- Weak safety record
- Aged, though not to perfection
- Advanced safety features cost extra
- Why no SRT versions?
Buying tip
features & specs
The 2023 Chrysler 300, a true old-school ride, is still a class act with an abundance of personality and swagger.
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Chrysler 300? What does it compare to?
The 2023 Chrysler 300 carries on as the flagging brand’s flagship (and only) sedan. This large four-door blends luxury and performance as a modern interpretation of classic Detroit. It compares to its cousin, the Dodge Charger, as well as the Genesis G80 and Nissan Altima. Chrysler has confirmed the 300 will end after the 2023 model year.
Is the 2023 Chrysler 300 a good car?
Dated as it is, the 300 still has potential to entertain, and it makes for a comfortable road trip companion despite its incessant thirst. It earns a TCC Rating of 5.2 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What's new for the 2023 Chrysler 300?
Chrysler resurrects the 300C and drops in a 485-hp 6.4-liter V-8 for its swan song. More driver-assist features are available on the entry-level Chrysler 300 as well.
Last year saw a simplification of the trim lineup, but otherwise, the 300 has been unchanged for some time, with a classic look that has aged gracefully.
Under the hood, you’ll find a 3.6-liter V-6 or one of two endangeredV-8 engines. A smooth 8-speed auto gearbox hustles power toward the rear or all four wheels. Both powertrains are slick, but the V-8 performs with admirable swagger. Fuel efficiency is subpar, though base models can flirt with 30 mpg in highway driving.
The 300 impresses in terms of comfort, with excellent ride quality and a spacious interior. Seats are supportive throughout, and the trunk can swallow plenty of bags. The 300 lacks Chrysler’s best and brightest infotainment tech, but the older system still works well.
Safety, though, is a big drawback, with terrible scores from the IIHS and the NHTSA, and hardly any crash-avoidance technology included as standard equipment.
How much does the 2023 Chrysler 300 cost?
Chrysler hadn’t published 2023 prices, except for the range-topping 300C. Production will be capped at 2,200 units at a price of $55,000. Otherwise, expect the 2023 Chrysler 300 to start at about $35,000. It’s sold in Touring, Touring L, and 300S grades. Touring keeps it simple with cloth upholstery and an 8.4-inch touchscreen, while higher grades get dressed up with leather and even some unique exterior trim for the S.
Where is the 2023 Chrysler 300 made?
It’s built in Canada, at least for one more year.
2023 Chrysler 300 Styling
It may be familiar, but the Chrysler 300 still has what it takes.
Is the 2023 Chrysler 300 a good-looking car?
It’s amazing how well the trends from 2005 have aged, but the chunky sides and chiseled Bentley-esque lines of the 300 still look good enough to earn two points to a 7 on our scale of 10.
Consider the S package if you’re interested in blacked-out trim for a stealthier look.
The cabin is relatively subtle, with a high-mounted 8.4-inch touchscreen serving as the focal point, but the switches are a mixed bag in terms of look and feel. Vehicles like the Pacifica prove Chrysler can do better, but as the 300 is on its way out, we can only advise to pick a color other than gray from the palette.
2023 Chrysler 300 Performance
Mild with the V-6, the Chrysler 300 is ready to roar with optional V-8 power.
Is the Chrysler 300 4WD?
In some configurations. The standard V-6 can be paired with all-wheel drive in some trims, but rear-wheel drive is standard.
How fast is the Chrysler 300?
The 300 earns a 6 of 10 on our scale, with an extra point for the ride quality, but if we rated the V-8 models separately, it would add another point. This year, there’s also the 485-hp 6.4-liter V-8 found in the 300C model. Consider this Hemi engine, on loan from Dodge, a parting gift as Chrysler’s only remaining sedan heads off into the sunset. We’ll update this section after we revisit it in the Chrysler 300.
The base V-6 engine is good for 292 hp, put to the rear wheels or all four through a slick 8-speed auto. The big sedan tends to feel a little sluggish at highway speed, but otherwise, acceleration is strong.
Look to the 5.7-liter V-8, which snarls as it spins 363 hp to the rear wheels, and Chrysler says it’s good for a 0-60 mph sprint in less than six seconds.
For a big sedan, the 300 handles well regardless of configuration, though base models are on the soft side. Ride quality is impressive, even with the narrowest rubber wrapping the largest wheels.
2023 Chrysler 300 Comfort & Quality
The 2023 Chrysler 300 has stretch-out space up front and a big trunk.
It falls a bit short of the land yacht yardstick, but the 2023 Chrysler 300 provides excellent cabin space for front-row passengers and their luggage. With 40.1 inches of legroom in the back row, most adults will be comfortable.
Nappa leather covers the interior of most 300 models, and heated and cooled seats are easily available. Materials have a good look and feel, and more expensive models get dressed up with genuine wood trim. The trunk measures in at an above-average 16.3 cubic feet, and has a large opening.
2023 Chrysler 300 Safety
The 2023 Chrysler 300 really shows its age when it comes to safety
How safe is the Chrysler 300?
Features like automatic emergency braking, active lane control, and adaptive cruise control are newly available on the base Touring model for 2023, but were previously only available on higher trims, and some of these, particularly automatic emergency braking, really should be standard. That costs it a point on our scale.
The NHTSA awards just four stars overall in crash testing, and the IIHS makes note of “Poor” headlights and “Marginal” crash protection for the small-overlap evaluation. Each of those negatives cost it a point to a 2 total.
2023 Chrysler 300 Features
The 2023 Chrysler 300 can pamper with the right options.
Chrysler fits the 300 with a good infotainment system and compelling amenities for the price, and that’s good enough for a 7 here.
Which Chrysler 300 should I buy?
At about $35,000, the base 300 Touring sets you up with cloth upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, power features, and 17-inch wheels, as well as an 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Touring L adds leather upholstery and numerous options, such as heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a sunroof, and navigation.
We’d spend our money on the 300S, less for its blacked-out exterior trim and more for the optional V-8 engine and 506-watt stereo system, though this model is rear-drive only.
How much is a fully loaded 2023 Chrysler 300?
The 2023 Chrysler 300C and its 6.4-liter V-8 top the range for performance and price at $55,000. Since the run is limited to 2,200 models, and it’s the 300’s last year, dealers may drive the price beyond that, depending on the market’s tolerance. The 300C comes with a 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, as well as automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitors, and active lane control.
2023 Chrysler 300 Fuel Economy
The base Chrysler 300 is fairly frugal, but with power comes thirst.
Is the Chrysler 300 good on gas?
No one buys a 300 for its fuel economy, though the 8-speed transmission helps ease the pain somewhat.
Models that pair the V-6 with rear-wheel drive check in with ratings of 19 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined, which is fair for a big sedan and earns a rating of 2 here.
With all-wheel drive, the V-6 is rated for 18/27/21 mpg. With the 5.7-liter V-8, you’re feeding mid-grade gas to the tune of 16/25/19 mpg. The EPA hadn’t certified the larger 6.4-liter V-8 by press time.
