Chrysler Celebrates the Classic American Automobile with the 2006 Chrysler 300 'Great American Package'
27 Septembre 2005 - 6:09PM
PR Newswire (US)
* Limited-production package combines safety, technology and value
to create an affordable entry-level sedan * 2006 Chrysler 300
equipped with the "Great American Package" offers customers a
competitively equipped vehicle with a U.S. Manufacturers Suggested
Retail Price (MSRP) of around $25,600 * Package is available on the
base model 2006 Chrysler 300 and provides a total content savings
of $1,000 * A 2.7-liter V-6 engine providing a fuel economy rating
of 21/28 (city/highway) is standard AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Chrysler 300, which redefined the
classic American automobile, is building on that success with the
introduction of the "Great American Package" that offers safety,
technology and value with exceptional fuel economy at an affordable
entry- level price. "The 2006 Chrysler 300 with the Great American
Package offers entry-level customers the striking proportions and
distinctive styling of the Chrysler 300 with the safety features,
technologies and interior enhancements they desire," said Jeff
Bell, Vice President - Chrysler. "With an MSRP of about $25,600,
the 2006 Chrysler 300 equipped with this package also offers a
great value versus our key competitors and to buyers who shop both
domestic and import offerings." The Great American Package The
Great American Package, available on the base model 2006 Chrysler
300, is priced at $1,435 (U.S. MSRP), which represents a savings of
$1,000 for the total content value. The package bundles the
following popular safety and technology items: * 4-wheel Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) * All-speed Traction Control System (TCS) *
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Brake Assist * Front and
rear side curtain airbags * AM/FM/Cassette/6-disc CD with MP3
player * 6-speaker sound system * Mini-carbon instrument panel
bezels * Air filtration * Cargo net * Cloth trimmed bucket seats *
Power, folding, heated body color exterior mirrors * 17-inch tires
and machined aluminum wheels "Like all Chrysler branded products, a
key component of the Chrysler 300's success is the fact that it is
competitively priced and offers exceptional value in its segment,"
said Bell. "The Great American Package is further proof of our
commitment to provide a vehicle with elegant design, inspired
engineering and exceptional value." Safety Features and
Technologies Proven technologies such as ESP, TCS and ABS included
in the Great American Package provide exceptional ride and handling
characteristics for the rear-wheel drive Chrysler 300. ESP enhances
driver control and helps maintain directional stability, including
uneven surface conditions and patchy snow, ice or gravel. If there
is a discernible difference between what the driver indicates
through the steering and the vehicle's path, ESP applies selective
braking and throttle control to put the car back onto the driver's
intended path. Brake Assist detects when maximum braking is
required by sensing the rate of brake application. By applying full
brake pressure to all four brakes, this system improves stopping
distance. All-speed TCS enhances mobility and prevents wheel slip
when accelerating on slippery surfaces. It also provides a measure
of directional stability control, an advancement beyond prior
traction control systems. ABS keeps the vehicle straight, while
retaining steering capability when braking on slippery surfaces by
preventing wheel lock-up. 2006 Chrysler 300 The Chrysler 300 has
become the most-awarded new vehicle in automotive history and has
earned NHTSA's five-star driver and passenger frontal crash rating
safety award. The 2006 Chrysler 300 base model features a 2.7-liter
V-6 engine that provides 190 hp and 190 lb.-ft. of torque and is
mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. This engine offers
strong performance for everyday driving and has a fuel economy
rating of 21/28 (city/highway). Standard features include an
18-gallon fuel tank, advanced multi-stage airbags with Occupant
Classification System, front seat BeltAlert, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren (LATCH), air conditioning, analog clock,
driver and passenger adjustable lumbar support, driver-side
one-touch-down power windows, outside temperature display, power
locks, rack and pinion steering, remote keyless/illuminated entry,
Sentry Key(TM) engine immobilizer system, speed control with
instrument panel indicator lights and tilt-and telescoping steering
column. The U.S. MSRP for the 2006 Chrysler 300 is $24,200
including $675 destination charge. Since its introduction, over 25
percent of Chrysler 300 buyers purchased this vehicle as an
addition to their household fleet. Chrysler Brand - An American
Automotive Success Story Like No Other Driven by the steady,
consistent launches of award-winning new models, the Chrysler brand
has seen a dramatic increase in sales, market share and brand image
during the last decade. In fact, Chrysler brand sales have jumped a
remarkable 165 percent since 1993, from 221,990 units to 588,891
units in 2004. No other American automotive brand has grown by that
amount during the same time frame. "Chrysler is definitely on a
roll -- we have more traffic, more consideration and more sales,
all driven by these great new products," said Bell. "We're going to
grow Chrysler's market share and brand image through elegant
designs, inspired engineering and exceptional value." In 2005,
Chrysler brand sales are up 18 percent year-over-year through
August (449,856 versus 382,605). The Chrysler 300 is up 44 percent
during that timeframe. DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Colleen
O'Connor, +1-248-512-2714, , or James Kenyon, +1-248-512-2936, ,
both of Chrysler Group Web site:
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