I have the SRT8 CORE, its awesome. I get 27 mpg on the hwy. Its so quiet, yet, it can be a monster when needed. As for the people out there bagging the 5 speed, I can tell you, its perfect. Before anyone judges, drive one and you'll see what I mean.
Last year for the 5-speed in the Charger, 300 and Grand Cherokee SRT8's. Expect the 8-speed, new wheels and facelifts across the board for 2014, as well as the in-dash TFT screen like the Viper has.
Hi Steve, great reviews! How would you compare the luxury/quiet/ride during normal driving between the Chrysler 300 SRT8 and the Genesis 5.0 R-Spec? It appears clear the Chrysler is the much better performer in every way, but I'm wondering about the daily drivability of these two cars in comparison to each other.
Does the transmission hinder any of the performance? It's still the old 5 speed auto right? I would think a proper modern auto would awaken this beast even more. Thoughts?
But they really shine during the wet winter months. :) BTW: This review is much better than what the folks over at DriveSRT are doing you need to go ask them for a check. ;)
When this car gets the 6.2 supercharged Hemi it will suddenly be compared to AMG and M type vehicles. Assuming that it has the new 8 speed transmission.
you describe the U-Connect to be 'the best of the best". Really even better than its competitors? Or did i misinterpreted your meaning of that sentence?
have you owned one before? specially a hemi? these hemis can take a beating and know somebody who just went over 200k miles. transmission problems? not on these cars i own an 07 300 srt8 and transmission is Mercedes' own nag1 own one before talking shit
What fool is going to pay 60,000 for a Chrysler . Plus whats the need for a 500 hp car . In the u.s . The streets are shit pot holes , then gas prices 14 mpg , then if that dnt matter camera lights speed lights I dnt need 500 hp to go to work wake up Chrysler . We bailed you out an you still can't make a practical everyday driver . After I drop 60,000 grand save my wallet at least at the tank ? If you hate on my comment , your street dreaming ! One
Wow... Who would buy such a over priced vehicle? With a recession, gas prices & not to mention speed cameras on every herizion; you'll never get to successfully enjoy this ride. 14city, and it's almost 2013.... they can do better.
I'd only buy this because it appeared on breaking bad episodes :) otherwise, this is more of a car made for those people who wants to put their exaggerated rims if you know whom I'm referring to.
5 speed automatic...REALLY!!!! C'mon Fiat, you got Chrysler for basically nothing due to U.S. taxpayers forking over billions to save the company, the least you could do is plunk a 7 or 8 speed automatic into the car.
In this day and age , the HEMI 6.4L V8 is simple ridiculous. That's why I love it !
Yep and here we are all of these years later, and Dodge is building 800+ hp monsters and bet you would never thought that you would see this day
I have the SRT8 CORE, its awesome. I get 27 mpg on the hwy. Its so quiet, yet, it can be a monster when needed. As for the people out there bagging the 5 speed, I can tell you, its perfect. Before anyone judges, drive one and you'll see what I mean.
Steve you`ve been uploading like crazy lately! It doesn't go unappreciated.
Yes, there's a couple of minutes of black at the end. Watch it if you'd like ;-)
Glad you're enjoying them!
what a great looking car ! and your review is perfect as always Steve.
Greetings from germany
Top Gear reviewed an earlier 300 Model a few years back, do you think the problems they enlisted have changed?
THE best in my book.
What are the differences between the 2012,13, and 14 models?
Last year for the 5-speed in the Charger, 300 and Grand Cherokee SRT8's. Expect the 8-speed, new wheels and facelifts across the board for 2014, as well as the in-dash TFT screen like the Viper has.
I believe the first time I saw such a thing was in the 2001 Chevy Avalanche.
I got this car in June and absolutely love it. The exact one as tested but minus the red seats. Wasn't a fan.
Regis Gallet had any major problems I'm looking into one
i like the old frontal treatment more than the current one , still like the car though, with so much torque it probably does`nt need lots of cogs.
is the front of the SRT8 bigger in the front than the regular 300c ?
Next spring.
1985 Toyota Corona had that feature, there are 2 glove boxes, the small one is a mini fridge, sadly American never had it.
Hi Steve, great reviews! How would you compare the luxury/quiet/ride during normal driving between the Chrysler 300 SRT8 and the Genesis 5.0 R-Spec? It appears clear the Chrysler is the much better performer in every way, but I'm wondering about the daily drivability of these two cars in comparison to each other.
Does the transmission hinder any of the performance? It's still the old 5 speed auto right? I would think a proper modern auto would awaken this beast even more. Thoughts?
I thinks its because its the SRT 8 but I could be wrong. I know they started to put the ZF 8 speed in there some where. But not sure when
Love my 300! Wish they had the hellcat 300 out. Soon I hear. Soon I’ll trade in
is this the model with the 8 Speed?
Heated and cooled cup-holders? I didn't know such a thing existed.
But they really shine during the wet winter months. :) BTW: This review is much better than what the folks over at DriveSRT are doing you need to go ask them for a check. ;)
It's nice but why no 7 speed?
when will the SRT get a 8 speed transmission
@Jay Collins dude did you even watch it? he just said five speed auto.
Will you review the 2013 Toyota Avalon?
how? besides the seats
5 speed? did we take the DeLorean back to 1995?
are you going to do a jeep grand Cherokee srt8
When this car gets the 6.2 supercharged Hemi it will suddenly be compared to AMG and M type vehicles. Assuming that it has the new 8 speed transmission.
the car is so good and so powerful, even German ZF 8spd cannot handle, so Chrysler sticks with 6spd for this monster =)
you describe the U-Connect to be 'the best of the best". Really even better than its competitors? Or did i misinterpreted your meaning of that sentence?
Steve, i love how you do real big boy burnouts!!!
No, that is on the V6 models only.
I know you getting that Viper soon Steve!
@CSplayahata
The v6 have the 8speed the v8s have 5speeds
wait??? how does the dodge charger have an 8 speed??? but this only a 5 speed? WTF
Hello!
Original look wins the crown!
You have a this car right now I buy this how match the prise of this car
I guess 5 gears is just fine when it has torque like this
$60,000 for a Chrysler? It'll be finished in 3 years like most American cars! $50,000 is pushing it but $60,000 is ridiculous!
The chrysler is listed in my top five cars that I would love to buy. (i.e. Audi, Cadillac,Porsche,Nissan). But I am tooo pooorrrrr.
Transmission is a fail otherwise a nice car.
thankyou stsve
have you owned one before?
specially a hemi?
these hemis can take a beating and know somebody who just went over 200k miles.
transmission problems? not on these cars
i own an 07 300 srt8 and transmission is Mercedes' own nag1
own one before talking shit
I want one.
I miss the Pontiac G8 GT
they are building an 8 speed to handle the power
mercedes gl has it too
06/10 300 C SRT/8 has a more boss look to it
Sorry.
Nice,
3:50 / 5:04
done.
Monster
audi don't sell there good cars to america and if they did the price would still make the 300 look good
ok
nice
Wow.... I think I may be in love. lol
This is the only good looking Chrysler besides the 200S.
اااخ الله يرزقناا بس ~!
Huh
2013 and a 5 speed auto!?!? Wtf
I KNOW you're joking there, Steve! You ARE, aren't you?
5spd auto wtf...
I had a 05 300C 5.7, Three engine's and two transmission's, I can talk sh-t about a junk sh-t of a car. and it had less than 60.000 mile's. do,do.
good not perfect
What fool is going to pay 60,000 for a Chrysler . Plus whats the need for a 500 hp car . In the u.s . The streets are shit pot holes , then gas prices 14 mpg , then if that dnt matter camera lights speed lights I dnt need 500 hp to go to work wake up Chrysler . We bailed you out an you still can't make a practical everyday driver . After I drop 60,000 grand save my wallet at least at the tank ? If you hate on my comment , your street dreaming ! One
That 5 speed shifter looks awful in the car and is awful!
I still dont like the back tailights.
Wow... Who would buy such a over priced vehicle? With a recession, gas prices & not to mention speed cameras on every herizion; you'll never get to successfully enjoy this ride. 14city, and it's almost 2013.... they can do better.
this car must be atleast 7 speed auto! very less !
lol
i call bull shit on this one!!
I'd only buy this because it appeared on breaking bad episodes :) otherwise, this is more of a car made for those people who wants to put their exaggerated rims if you know whom I'm referring to.
5 speed automatic...REALLY!!!! C'mon Fiat, you got Chrysler for basically nothing due to U.S. taxpayers forking over billions to save the company, the least you could do is plunk a 7 or 8 speed automatic into the car.
yawn
blah blah blah.
300 sucks balls Audi is the way to go
Yuck...... everything about this car is disappointing to me.