I don't understand the bad views/opinions on this car. AWD, dual exhaust, V6 with power, moon roof, bad ass audio system, and very affordable. Very few cars comparable.

I researched the HECK out of this model online: reviews, videos, etc. etc. etc. and concluded that it was the "sleeper value of the year" as dealerships were clearing out loaded S AWD models for $25K and used '16s with low miles for $18K. There's not another model out there with so many features: 4 doors, decent trunk space, 19" wheels, AWD and almost 300hp. If it's your only vehicle--and you tend to haul adults around a lot (who would be impacted by the sloping rear lines when entering the back seats--it's probably not the car for you. But as a 2nd vehicle--one in which usually no more than 2 adults occupy--the other qualities of this S AWD are unbeatable. Plus FCA has worked through all the bugaboos that plagued earlier models. There's some brand new 2016s on dealer lots even this late into 2017 that you can pick up for $10,000 below MSRP--that will still enjoy a 3 year bumper to bumper warranty and 6 years on the powertrain. I am not convinced you can find a better sports sedan for $25,000 out there.

I thought I was crazy for liking this car, but you nailed all the highlights. Thanks Steve!

It's a nice car, the problem is the competition at that price point is so good and there are so many choices.

I put over 40K miles on mine in 8 1/2 months, no fan problem. Excellent safe car

I have this car, and my friends all say the back seats suck and they have trouble getting in and out and on top of that one of my friends hit there head very hard getting in.

Far more positive review than Consumer Reports did

I just traded my 2015 200S AWD after only 15 months and almost 30,000 miles. Overall it was a great car. Gobs of power, great interior, awesome UConnect and grip galore. The 9spd transmission was reflashed once after a few gremlins but worked well for the most part. I traded for a white Cherokee trailhawk V6. The 9spd in the trailhawk works much much better and is super smooth, though it doesn't want to go into 9th gear at all. I traded because I need the room. Resale was poor at import dealers but much better at Chrysler dealers. Thankfully I liked the trailhawk. The 200S is a great car and well worth the look!!

Nice review, and the car reviewed better than I thought it would. As for back seat access, it doesn't look any worse than getting into the front seat of my 2016 Fusion.

so much mention of the roof line and back seat size. I think it is Mid size correct and other brands are oversize for mid size. i really want to get one of these and will. if you want space try a Mini van. come on lotto.

considering the majority of the 200 sales went to rental companies no wonder it was-best selling, so was the 2012 impala another rental car special car. the car felt cheap plasticy and over all disappointing and dont get me started on how slow and clunky the 9 speed was. i agree with the head of fiat calling the makers of this car a bunch of "dumb dumbs"

So pretty much the CEO himself said this car was a total fail...

I love my 2015 200. One of the things that is so striking is the styling and I have never been one to blend in with the crowd. I have also done rideshare work with my 200 (Lyft and Uber) and Ive never had may issue with passengers. I'm 6'5' and have plenty of leg and headroom. Sergio is an idiot.

Nice and good car my dad sold his with 130k miles and was still running great! It was just time for a new car

Nice balanced review. Really enjoy your reviews and the fact that you engage your audience.

Steve, thank you for this presentation.All the best!Victor.

They screwed up keeping the 200 nameplate.

To fix the rear headroom and egress they should weld the roof stamping from a 1990 Chrysler New Yorker and design a new rear door window frame and glass that will fit the New Yorker roof and the existing door.

for 35 g's I think you can get something with forced inducting that will brake 400hp with more leg and head room

Hey Steve great review, Did you ever hear any door panels rattle when you turn radio up ? I've heard complaints about that before

well put review. i agree that the space is indeed a little cramped compared to it's competitors.

Form over function is a very Italian thing. So the roof line isn't that big a surprise. That they would reference a Hyundai for that form instead of a Fiat however is. Poor Chrysler though, they really can't catch a break. I feel like they will go the way of AMC soon.

Steve, how does this 200S compare to VW CC VR6 4Motion? Also, everybody sells these Chryslers up to 7K off MSRP.

I like this car but the pricing was ambitious to say the least. Further, the overall weight of this platform hurt performance and fuel economy. The fuel economy is surprising especially with a 9 speed auto.

If they screwed up the design why not fix it before production?

You tested the Kia Optima and came away disappointed with the Eco edition. Another refresh for this model year is the Chevy Malibu. When will you give that a run?

Does the transmission go into park if you open the drivers door? Or will it roll away on you per that recent report.

Steve, I think FCA is giving you the good products.

Their designers should have just called Peter Schreyer of Hyundai/Genesis and asked him to draw it for them if they can't steal it successfully from him on their own.

Great review, Steve! Totally not buying Sergio's assessment that the roofline doomed this car, lots of people buy 4-door cars with no intention of ever hauling full-sized adults in the back. Probably more like the business case for crossovers. I would always give a naturally aspirated V-6 a second, and third, look though. Even with no Android/Apple car play, still a very nice infotainment system. If you live in a more rural area that's not near a Honda/Toyota dealer, you could do a lot worse. And you may recall, BMW offered Lava Blue leather on the 7 series in the late 2000's. Though it seemed to paired most often with Michigan Blue, I thought it looked amazing with Black Sapphire.

I've always thought the 200 looked very similar to my 2012 Sonata, but I never knew it was sculpted around a Sonata silhouette. I think this 200s example looks amazing and sounds amazing, but for 35k I feel like it's just a hair too much for a car this size and of this brand

I own a 2016 200S and it is the best car besides my 1997 Dodge Intrepid this will be the last Chrysler vehicle under that piece of crap Fiat CEO !!!

Sounds about right, but Chrysler has a pretty poor rep for quality and durability, to this day. Plays the part of a mid-size luxury car value better than a trusted family sedan. An off-beat option for a 3-year lease when a Bimmer or Lexus are a stretch.

That is a nice car they should have made the car little bigger with a sunroof

both exterior and interior looks very nice, but way too heavy for a midsize

soooooo....better than say a 2016 corolla and civic?

Good review. I'd rather have a Chrysler 300 if I were buying a Chrysler sedan

The front end styling just looks so bland and frumpy... Which is bad news for Chrysler since they just used it on their minivan too

They should make this car faster so it's more appealing

Steve - your reviews are usually more 'deFacto'. What I end up in this review is the car is adequate - (but look elsewhere for better value). *I* think this was a softball review in order not to offend Chrysler.

35K ?!!! very expensive !! .. i would choose Subaru Legacy over that 200 .. the designers are at sleeping mode when they designed that car (200) . Subaru looks better and it has better 4 wheel symmetric system that proved to be the best 4 wheel drive in the market .. the interior and comfort. roomy size is a plus on Subaru .

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GMC made this car way better

I can't watch this video simply because the 200 is so damn boring.

Rather have a Fusion or Mazda 6..

Mercedes performance it felt better then used Mercedes 350

One of your most ebullient reviews! KUTGW

Chrysler/dodge can make great looking cars but can't produce reliable ones. Its ashame

I find it humorous that Fiat/Chrysler spent millions of dollars on marketing trying to convince consumers how great the 200 is only to say that it's fundamental design is flawed for the segment. Maybe for 27k but definitely not 35k.

It looks like a Whale

oh, this car is still around? lol