American cars are often considered crap by Europeans and that's largely because the two continents are vastly different. In the US you can, like Roman says, drive a thousand miles without turning the steering wheel. The roads are straight and wide and flat. In Europe the roads are narrow and winding and a large American car doesn't necessarily make sense. The US is about the same size as Europe but a lot flatter and with less than half the people. Speaking as a European that has lived across the pond I understand American cars and I also understand why many Europeans dislike them.

I own a 2013 300c 5.7L V8 Hemi, and I must say - It's got balls. But at the same time, it feels incredibly secure and solid, and very comfortable and classy. I've heard it described as a linebacker in a tuxedo. Precisely.

great review roman. i totally agree with you. The 5th gear review was total crap on a plastic plate. To me, this car is a work of art from Detroit.

It's not that this car is bad, it's that Europe does not have a level playing field.

Dude's trying so hard to like the car. But like most everyone else, he doesn't. Really.

I'm currently driving that specific model and it is a very nice car overall, its smooth, shifts nicely, the fuel mileage is no where near what a VW Jetta TDI can manage but at the same time, its not horrible either, especially for its size. It definitely has plenty of power but the traction control likes to step in uninvitedly at times which can be dissapointing. The one thing that I'm not entirely crazy about the car is the shifter. Although it's neat in how it shifts, it can be erritating when just wanting to shift into gear and go. I would definitely say that this can easily pass as an "old man's car". The car that comes to mind that would be similar is an older Jaguar . . .

finally someone pointed that out. That is exactly why I like american cars, even being a European.

This video is a great example of why I prefer car reviews from Roman and TFL.

And that's why i love American cars big and comfortable and to top it all off a big v8 under the hood

Great review Roman. European car reviewers are just biased and even if it's the best car in the word if it's American, is automatically a bad car to them. I just don't take them seriously in that regard.

Well done. It should have been done with the hemi though. I got rid of the Mercedes for this, and once I reached the equivalent mileage, the chrysler became a more reliable, comfortable, and more efficient car. The benz would go in for an oil change, and come out with a host of minor corrections. The standing joke is BMW and Benz are 500$ oil changes, and my household lived it. You chrysler guys... Dont give it a second thought. German reliability is NOT what it was, and the only reliable car out of Europe is Volvo. These Chryslers are excellent, despite the German underpinnings. Keep driving these "Yank Tanks". Even Cadillac and Lincoln figured it out... We are getting our roomy luxury back!

You got the point, in Europe this car is just too expensive and don't have the really needed handling capabilities for small mountain roads and high speed (over 80mph), sometimes really twisty, motorway / autoroutes / Autobahn / autostradas …

I hope Top Gear and Fifth Gear watch this and realize how stupid they are for saying the car isn't sporty enough.

From a price perspective (at least in Canada), the 300 would more closely compete with a 3 series, not a 5 series. And that's even using the Hemi vs. the 328i as references. (SRT version will land you about $10k less than the 335i) Based on that alone, I think there's a very compelling argument for the 300 (in addition to everything what Roman had to say). Although, parts of Europe have excellent (and straight) highways.

I don't think the European journalists are using the wrong yard stick as you've said. It's Fiat that set the price targeting to those E-segment cars. I don't know how much do BMW 5-series or Mercedes-Benz E-class in America with the same power output cost, but apparently in Europe with the same price and power output those cars are better in almost every way such as performance, fuel economy, drivability, refinement, desirability and other perception quality. I'm not gonna talk about the design as it depends on one's taste. My last word is this car in Europe is absolutely HOPELESS.

I wouldn't use the English press as a yardstick for european taste. You might get a surprise if you watch some other sources available here on youtube. You'll get broken english or subtitles but still very much a motoring enthusiast review without a huge chip on the shoulder.

Personally I like the 300C, but here in Britain it costs the same as a 5 series and so it is compared to one. We know it isn't really a competitor, but that doesn't matter because when we could have a 5 series, e-class, Jaguar XF for the same money why would we buy the 300C? If the dollar price was directly exchanged to pounds, this car would cost around £23,000 - about the same as a top of the line Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Insignia etc and it would do much, much better in reviews. Sadly, we have import taxes and 20% purchase tax to go on top and various other levies and that isn't possible but once every ten years or so a US manufacturer thinks it's a good idea to have another crack at the UK market. You should stick to mainland Europe because every time a US manufacturer brings a car to the UK it ends up being priced (through no real fault of their own) above its station.

I'm from Britain , and I completely get this car. I had one on hire in April 2013 in Florida. I didn't want a clone of a UK/Euro car so no Chrysler 200, Buick or ford Fusion. I'm on holiday/vacation and would like to drive something I wouldn't consider back home. The 300 I drove was an amazing cruiser. I drove from Orlando to Clearwater then 2 stop overs to get to Naples. Across to Miami, another stop over. Then back to Kissimmee. I can't remember how economical it was, but as US petrol prices it was reasonable. So as you can see I totally agree with Roman and his opinion of the 300's mile eating capabilities

Now you know how it feels, when you say nissan versa cvt is slow, of course it is, its not made to be fast its made for fuel efficiency, so dont complaint now!!!! And pleaaaase stop doing 0-60 to every single car that you review, not all cars are made for fast 0-60 times

Very good arguments on both side of the Atlantic. But I still hate Sergio Marchionne for raping Lancia!

I'm from Spain (Europe) and my father-in-law bought a Chrysler 300C Diesel a few years ago because he and his wife like to travel in comfort sitting on two enormous and comfy leather seats. Here in Spain the looks of this big american car turns lots of heads, more than any other BMW that are more common around here. My father-in-law prior to this car owned a BMW 7 series E32 that had for almost 20 years. He said that the BMW was better in canyon roads, but this one is more comfortable and when he bought it, was really cheap (fully loaded for about 30k €). And also the 3.0L V6 diesel engine came directly from Mercedes Benz (when Chrysler and Mercedes were partners), it is pretty fuel efficient for a vehicle of that size & weight averages 30 MPG.

What people also forgot about is the dumb repairs these Germany cars need that cost an arm and your first born.... The cost of repairing a Germany car vs American alone is why I will stick with a Cadillac ats over a 3 or something that ends in SRT.

"Horses for courses." A quarter horse would be out of its element in the Kentucky Derby just as those horses in the Derby would be unfit for the work the quarter horse does. It really is a matter of scale. European drivers are used to a class system, social, economic etc. Americans refuse to bend a knee to anybody, anytime and will do and drive what they damned well please. Outside of city centers and suburban sprawl we have roads which cross counties in about the time it takes to cross many European countries. In truth we are big, think big, live big, drive big and do not like the idea of squeezing our large butts into a cars smaller than some of our golf carts. The best cars are those which identify whatever need they are meant to meet and use the best of any technology available, without regard to its origin, to achieve their goals.

35000 pounds is 57333 dollars. How did they come up with that price? It's kinda ridiculous.

Very good Roman! The Europeans are generally hard-nosed about American cars anyway. However, you say this car is meant for cruising down the interstate, which is a valid argument. But that begs the question: what was Chrysler thinking when they put an optional 6.4 Liter SRT engine in it? That engine is what makes me side with the Europeans. Don't get me wrong, though, I'd love me a 3.6 V6 with an 8 speed or a 5.7 Hemi! 6.4 is simply ridiculous, though. Anyone else agree?

I can understand the argument he is giving, however in Britain we review cars to how they are used in Britain such as you guys do in America. In Europe that car costs the same as a BMW 525d, which produces almost as much power, is faster and much more economical, as well as driving much better. And do think that a 300C 3 litre diesel is £36k/$60k, whereas in Britain, $36k buys a basic Audi A3 (just), or high spec Ford Focus. Also do remember in Britain we do use country roads (single track) and twisty A-Roads, and do tend to try and get from A-B as fast a possible on any road (if you drive a large executive saloon/sedan). I do however understand the reasoning for TFL and Roman's grievances to our reviews of this car. I may be slightly biased as my family has almost always had BMW's, Audi's and Mercedes', but for the UK, the 300C doesn't make any real sense.

American cars, truly an enjoyable experience no matter what the brand is.

IMO, this car does not compete anymore with the 5 Series or E class. Years ago, when it was launched it did, but not nowadays. Now it competes with the Skoda Superb, and that car simply makes much more sense.

I think that you missed one thing. This car (300C) is overpriced in UK. It would be great car if it had smaller price. Look at brands like Dacia or Skoda. They made cheap (Dacia) or reasonably priced (Skoda) cars. And that's why these cars sell very well in EU. When price is right people don't care about things like plastics or sporty handling.

Half the vehicles here in America is a pickup or SUV. A small European car is dangerous. A ford F250 would run over a Fiat and keep on going. Like squashing a bug.

I have 2 issues with the 5th Gear review: 1. At the intro to their "team test", they mentioned that the 300 (Emporia) is positioned as a 5-series competitor. WTF??!! The 300 is really more of a luxury/family car than lux/performance. Even the "SRT8" is a whole different ballgame than any "5". I have rented many different examples of the '13 300, including an "S" with HEMI, and i've been impressed every time with the car's comfort, solidity, and style. 2. One of the 5th Gear douche bags also said that the 300 no longer carried "German" underpinnings/suspension (obviously, he was referring to the Merc E-Class). I thought that the suspension setup on the latest 300 remained essentially unchanged from the previous gen. Wrong? Basically, the 300 is a lovely car and the 5th Gear "team" can suck it!

Americans CAN travel 1000 miles in a straight line, but how many of you actually do that? And If you put yourselves in our shoes, would you rather travel 1000 miles in a 300C or a 5 Series or E Class? Because all three are the same price in Euro Land.

Came for the title, stayed for the review.

Actually, the only problem with American cars in Europe is the price. They all cost minimum 30% more than in USA.

It is all too true that European auto reviewers measure American cars to the wrong degree. This 300 with the 8-speed is gold for American interstates. Set the cruise to 75mph and enjoy 31mpg all day, especially on I-25 where this review took place.

Roman, you nailed it as much as I love the British motoring shows; they put American cars on unfair pedestals and call them "rubbish"! Chrysler clearly doesn't compete or even try to compete with BMW and Merc. Europeans consider their cars to be the holy grail of the auto world. While in some cases it may be true, but every car has a market it wants to cater to.

how is this rewiew for european buyers? hes only saying why somebody from the us supposedly might like the car. at least the original 300c looked good. this doesnt.

So he's saying the same thing as European reviewers - it's only good for falling asleep while driving in a straight line, and using too much fuel in the process...

I rented one of these out in AZ (canyon and LA road trips ensued). Surprisingly the rental had the 5.7L Hemi. I averaged about 22MPG, and it could barely muster 25MPG on the highway. That said, it weighs 2.5 tons, so with that much power that's not too bad. Highway cruising in this car is a dream, and it wasn't too terrible in the turns. I would never want one for my daily commute, but if I lived somewhere with open roads it would be perfect.

But still, there is snow and floods in the UK anyway, so dont try and start an argument which is impossible to loose.

Top gear as a show is more about entertainment so I don't take their opinions very seriously so if you want a fair review from top gear go to their magazine or website NOT their show. Never cared about Fifth Gear because their Hosts are annoying old farts with the notable exception of Vicki Butler-Henderson...... oooooh Doggie.

That "interstate crusing" doesn't sound very exciting... it even seems kind of dangerous, because the driver may get sleepy.

I'm trying to be open minded here, but essentially this video felt like 7 minutes of damage control. If you're wondering why your American cars often get harsh reviews by Europeans it's because we have a VERY high standard. Our cars are more efficient, safer, stylish... You name it, now don't get me wrong I love American Muscle! But what the fuck is this? Who in their right mind is picking a 300C over a similar car from Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Vauxhall or Ford? Especially over here in Europe? At the end of the day, us Europeans love American Muscle and you Americans love European sports cars.

1. Lancia Thema in europe, besides Chrysler 300c; with v6 diesel costs about 50.000€ and more, or 68.700$. And for that kind of money ppl rather buy very good equiped audi a4 or something european. Cadillac, chrysler, chevrolet are not popular in europe. Ppl see those cars like kia or something less quality. Even lexus has problems, although it is luxury car. 2. Ppl in europe mostly buy cars bellow 35.000€ (like golf, passat, avensis and shit) or under 60.000€ (bmw, mb, audi..prestige).

Top Gear and Fifth Gear are pretty biased towards American cars

Nathan... this was probably the best Review you've ever done! not that your old ones were bad.. but this one was great! (Your review made my dad buy a 300c)

I watched & commented on that Fifth Gear vid & you nailed it on exactly what the 300C is all about...

Its not a car, its an appliance.

He's absolutely right, regarding the cost point of view. In my country (Portugal), taxes are ridiculous, and when you buy a car you ad a car tax plus VAT (23%) to the base price, which gets this car on par pricewise with the germans...

With high emissions taxes and high fuel costs (we pay two separate taxes on our fuel in the UK) we just can't justify cars like this in the old country. The 300C is also priced out of the market it competes in when it's in America -- its inflated cost puts it against European and Japanese cars it was never designed to compete with. Plus, until recently, you have to admit the average overall quality of American cars was dire in comparison to overseas rivals. That legacy is what taints many British and European reviewers -- the cars that used to come over were the output of the Big Three when they were all basically not trying. Nowadays it's thankfully different -- Cadillac in particular are nailing it in matching or bettering their Germany rivals. All that said, I still love TFL and Roman's reviews.

You don’t drive a car to a wrong environment. These cars are not for racing in curvy race tracks, this car is designed as a highway cruiser for long road trips

Don,t forget the same car whit the pentastar engine cost here 53.700€.

I love mine but without a doubt, taking any curve over 25MPH and I feel like I'm gonna die. I drove a C-Class and I shockingly the 300 materials felt much higher in quality, but you will never match the driving experience of a German car.

Of course price matters a lot. Once a car is burdened with trans-continental transport costs and import duties, very few cars make sence any more. Thats why VW build cars for the north american market in Mexico, while Toyota build cars for the European market in Europe. And so on and so on. If Fiat/Chrysler want to sell the 300C in Europe, they need to build it here. Otherwise its going to be irrelevant for our market. Thats just how it is. So in a sence Roman and the 5. gear team are both right.

In your face European guys Americans like power not speed we haul and work we don't need baby care that care only haul there own weight good review guys

I am sorry guys to spoil your party, bet Roman's video suck! It was a long time ago when top gear had 300c on the show. Jeremy Clarkson was fair to the car. Hi liked it for it's design, rear wheel drive and HEMI, but did not like it for its poor interior and bad brakes and too soft anti roll bars. He claimed that Chrysler saved too much on suspension and therefor on gravel or sandy roads the car's traction control needs to interfere too often. Clarkson also hosted 300 SRT8 later on its USA video, where he drove the car on a track and the car did not perform well. And, I'm sorry, Clarkson was right there. You have to tune the suspension of srt8 ( whether it is 300c or Charger or Challenger) in order to make it perform well on the track. I also should note that on Top Gear the new Chrysler 300c has never been showed!!!!! Top Gear magazine has reviews on the new 300c and the new Grand Cherokee and so far reviews have been good. Fifth gear reviewed the old and the new 300c. Same as Clarkson, Fifth gear like the old 300, but they still pointed out the problems with interior. Fifth gears' video about the new 300c was not fair though. You could feel that just from the beginning of the video. I have been driving the new 300 and interior of the car us up to its class, the handling is good and the there is nothing to complain about the overall quality of the car. The problem is that in Europe you get 300 only with a diesel, which still is combined with old 5peed automatic, and that is a huge disadvantage. You have to understand that the car here in Europe is just a bit cheeper than Mercedes S class or BMW 5 series. Since Merc and BMW has more gears, they also have much better fuel mileage as well as they are more dynamic. This is the biggest drawback of the new 300c. I like TFLcar videos. I have been following TFL growth since very beginning and I can say that Roman, Nathan and the rest of TFLcar have done a great job, but this video is a flop. Roman had not done the home work. He has not thought through what he was supposed to say on the video. If you want make a vide, which serves as an answer to Top Gear or Fifth gear, then better prepare and do your home work. I should also remark that up to early 2013 TFLcar were posting good quality videos, but now, they are getting weaker and weaker. I hope that my comment serves you as a ring bell.

Roman, you nailed it on the head. I had previous watched the 5th gear review of the Chrysler 300C and left a comment basically making the same points you did. The 300 is definitely inferior in terms of quality and overall driving performance to an 8cyl BMW 5-series or MB E-class, but it's not try to complete with those cars. They're in a class above. Cadillac would be a more fitting comparison. I'd love to see 5th Gear compare a new Caddy to one of the European competitors such as a CTS to a BMW 3-series. I hear the Caddys are real driving machines now.

I own a chrysler 300C and it has been the best car i have ever owned. I enjoy every minute of it. You made some great points Roman. Granted i do also have the 5.7L :)

Good review Roman, they weren't comparing apples to apples. In America 300 V6 also competes w New Chevy Impala, Hyundai Genesis, and Toyota Avalon. New 5 Series BMW's base price is $20,000 more than all these cars.

First, it's the Chrysler 300C in UK only, (where Lancia became Chrysler) in other countries it's like in Italy the Lancia Thema. As you said in Europe it is more expensive. starts at 44 500 € in France 61 143 U$ in today currency!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. The Engies are the V6 petrol that you know, but it is almost only sol in Diesel with the 3.0L in 190hp or 239hp. So it goes against European Expensive cars that corners better. Don't forget it is buit on a old Mercedes platform. I would love to have one if a was in the US, but here impossible to parl, and old old shcool for the drinving exprerience.

This car might do better in Europe with a diesel engine, of course a diesel version would be nice in the US too. Why are the Europeans always so concerned how a car performs on a test track? Real road testing is what actually counts.

Great presentation. I have a 2007 300C Hemi which is still in pristine condition. I exported it to Finland where there is a lot of open space on the road unlike other parts of Europe. It truly is a pleasure to drive & I love the Americana aspect of it's design. You are so right that it is the quintessential American touring car designed for the open road.

Although I agree with Roman about this car being ideal for America with long "straight" roads I think he is missing the main point here when talking about European testers saying its crap and that point being that is is NOT a drivers car .. Here in the UK we might not have 1000 miles of straight Highway which to that point I can say "thank god for that" because I like most European drivers enjoy "driving" a car not just sitting in it ..If I want to sit somewhere comfortable like a sofa I will stay home and be as bored as I would on your 1000 mile highways .. if European drivers/testers are so wrong then why do so many testers look for the ultimate driving roads and that includes many, many American testers which are better known than Roman ( I don't mean that to sound demeaning in any way ) all head for the hills or to Europe to try out cars .. Drivers like cars that they can feel what they are doing in them ..old people and boring drivers enjoy wheeled sofa's to get from A to B. Lately I have heard Roman with a few comments knocking Europeans and I hope this is not a trend to come from him as I think he is better than that :)

Y'all should really do one with the V8 Hemi!

Ok Roman we understand that the Chrysler 300C does not compete with BMW and Audi in the US but in Europe it does on price. So thats unfortunately the competition. So the choice is obvious: BMW or Audi

I think its pointless to point out the virtues of an American car in american soil to the european. Its not like they'll all of a sudden move here just to experience the plush ride of a 300c on the american highway systems.

Also! My mopar hemi smokes many bmws in a traditional drag race!

In Brazil it costs around 53.000 euros or 72.000 dollars. Thats less than what a BMW 328i or a Audi A5 costs here. When you compare to the 5-series or the A6 it sounds like a joke: the 300c is SO MUCH MORE value for money. I mean... seriously. Volkswagen set the price of its CC here at nearly 90.000 dollars... are you SERIOUS, germans?! Your cars aren't made of GOLD.

Well done. I live in the EU for 6 years now and what needs to be said is that it is easier to change the car than it is to change the people's preferences. So take the 300C, give it V8 with the AWD, ramp up rumble to disturb the peace in the black forest and call it the eu model. The thing is that the fuddy-duddy of US is not the same as the one here. No, you don't need to double-clutch the eu model and don't forget that if the Euro reviewer doth protest too much it could be the 300C is too close for German comfort.

Excellent review!

To say the least, we Europeans sometimes get a little one-dimensional when thinking about cars. Thanks for pointing that out; really enjoyed your review. P.S. this goes to Mr. Dorem: Please check the "list of mountain ranges" in Wikipedia. You're in for a big surprise

They also are quoting European pricing. The 300C isn't priced anywhere nearly that high in the US.

Wow just watched the review from fifth gear when you said that. They destroyed this car, brutal!

Well here in the UK I just looked up the specs and all models of the 300C come with a 3.0 v6 turbo diesel with a 5 speed auto. base price starts at £36,000.00 or $59,119.90 the top of the range is £40,000.00 or $65,688.78 having this info you might see why top gear expect a lot more than the car delivers. Not hating on american cars, I think they priced it completely out of the market.

many europeans really like american cars. but the reason why there are so many critics is that they are way too expensive. for example, in france, a chrysler 300 cost about 62000dollars for a base model(190hp 3liter diesel). which is twice the price in the usa. on the other hand, europeans don t really need such a big car, they are happy in their econoboxes...

so i heard like 200 quintessentials ! lol

The only Chryslers I would buy is the 300/charger and durango

Wait! So he criticizes the "lack" of back seat room, but he had the front seats pushed all the way back past the B-Pillars? Hmmmmmm...

I can completely understand Roman's point but I think European press has been fair to its own standard this is it. I know Roman presented the 300C as the us luxurious cruiser for interstates but in Europe it's actually sold as an italian car. Obviously, everyone knows it's not. But still, we don't have the Chrysler/Dodge brand image behind that car, because it supposedly a Lancia. And here is the major issue. Lots of great american vehicles are sold in Europe and fit perfectly the markets (just look at all of the chevy cruze (SW, 5 door and sedan), you'll know what I mean), but seriously rebadged 300C and Sebring convertible? I truly think this is a mistake. This is going to do the same effect as with the new flavia convertible : you'll have a car that is too large to fit Europe, that only comes with automatic transmissions, with poor gas mileage and with a price beyond measure, because this is something most people don't realize but they put dollar-like prices on those car! While Chevys are for instance Worth their value in euros, and this makes them the cheaper fun cars on the market, because they are priced for Americans ;)

I think the only European car reviewer that likes American cars is Richard Hammond

No, what it is is that European drivers want to be able to feel the road whilst driving, and have fun whilst driving. In the Uk that amount of mpg doesnt compare to any other cars in that price range. Even though in america it might seem to be cheep to fuel, in the uk its terribly expensive...

The engine size alone, is a major turn-off for most markets around the world due to the huge road tax incurred. Why is it the Americans still don't get it ? The car is nice until the cost factor is taken into account.

The V-6 is a total snooze-fest wheezer and the rear leg room is downright sad. But, it's a nice enough looking car for the money. I would spend a bit more and get a lot more though with another brand. The interior reminds me of my 2005 Buick Lucerne. Now that was a nice highway cruiser!

I try to avoid highway driving as much as i can , it's so boring, good thing that my ford has an option in the navigation where I can take the backroads :)

Finally a great review for a wonderful car

Owned a 2013 ,300c for a few months and its a rare sight in the UK , had a couple of minor issues but nowhere near as bad as the piece of junk 2015 Mercedes W212 E-class i just sold , the most unreliable car i have owned and an absolute money pit. The Chrysler is a stunning looking car and turns heads , the italian 3 ltr diesel returns 38mpg(town) to 44mpg (motorway) , and eats motorway miles up . If you purchased a BMW 5 series or merc E-class and ticked the options to bring it to the equivalent spec on the Chrysler , you would pay £20k more for the German cars , because the Chrysler is fully loaded unlike BMW & Mercedes , who will screw you on the factory options. So it doesnt corner as well as a German car , who gives a sh*t , its a 2 ton execitive car , if you want to do the Nurburgring by a Yamaha R1.

Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of American cars especially the older stuff from the late 60's - early 70's.. And, I love the look of the Chrysler 300, and the now out of production Crossfire. You keep saying that the 300 is great in a straight line, this is one of the main gripes here in Europe. The road testers keep saying that American cars don't handle well around corners. Maybe if you can sort these issues out, the car may well get better reviews. Oh, and the other thing people pick up on is the quality of interior fittings, which they claim are not up to European standards.

i never understood how american brands manage to get such little space on the inside. and lacia is a super cheap/ but for the cars it competes with it kills. fuck fwd i cant stand any carr with fwd

I love this review. Stick it to 'em!

There are some more "problems" with American Cars in general: 1. They are - as your already mentioned - usually quite expensive compared to their value. 2. They use overall too much gas - 12.3 combined liters per 100 km (23 mpg) is NOT sufficient for European Markets, since gas prices are much higher (Germany: 7,97 US-$ pg vs. USA: 3,05 US-$ pg premium). 3. They are (since because of taxes etc. being quite pricey compared to US-prices) not that much socially accepted: If you are successful, you buy German cars (maybe British => Jaguar, Land Rover/Range Rover). They just have a difficult image in Europe. 4. They are mostly too cheaply made. GM changes that with their new Cadillac-modellineup, which is great! But overall the cars still have some quality development to do. 5. The sedan-market is not as strong as in the US. Competitors like Hyundai, Toyota and Honda do not offer most of their North-American-cars in Europe - again, because the competition is too strong and for a practical car, most people buy stationwagons. 6. As you, Roman, already mentioned, there is a different lifestyle in Europe. But there are also big differences in driving, the average speed is in Europe much higher, streets are smaller and turns are sharper. These big, comfortable cars are mostly not suitable for the small European roads, parking-garages and traffic. Last but not least has each car to proof itself one way or another on the Autobahn and this really is not the place for a 300C. With diesel-powered six-cylinder engines up to 380 hp German luxury sedans are using less fuel and are faster. Not to mention the resale-value is much higher. Over all: I really like American cars, if they were socially more accepted, same price as in the US and first and foremost less gasguzzling, I would consider buying one. But the needs and mentality is in Europe so different to the US, that its going to be quite plenty of work for a US-brand to get successful here. But with the new Cadillacs, they are doing babysteps in the right direction.

The Chrysler 300c is not made in Detroit it's made in Brampton, Ontario.

You guys are the best keep it up!!!! I always forward your videos to my family and friends.

I can buy this car for less than $35,000. Cash tax n everything.

So, Roman basically agreed what uk shows said.

Fifth Gear also reviewed the DIESEL version that isn't even available in the US.

I think their good looking cars. I would like for them to boost the horse power up to 300. Seems it should match the name at least. It also looks comfortable to me.

Fake Gear.. I mean Fifth Gear is ignorant. There's a reason they were cancelled and thrown away like trash. No one took them serious.

Don't you mean "metre-stick" instead of "yard-stick"?? Because that's what they use in Europe...

all I have to say is that this is the economical version of the 300, u wanna carve canyons and go fast in a sedan get the srt8 version simple

Now thats cute... Europe isnt just the Nürburgring, you know? Only because the 300c is a good highway cruiser doesnt mean that its a good car. I´m driving 220km/h (or 137,5mph) on the german Autobahn on a regular basis... in a nearly 12yo car. And as you mentioned, its not all in a straight line. I dont know if i would have that much convidence at that kind of speeds in the 300c that i have in my good ol´ Ford Mondeo. And dont be fooled... it may be called a Ford, but it was engineered in Köln, Germany. So yeah, its a (well engineered) european car with a 4cyl Engine ;)