Three trims are available for 2010: the base LX, the midrange Touring and the top-of-the-line Limited. All are convertibles, while a sedan version of the Touring and the Limited is available. A soft vinyl top is standard on all convertibles but can be upgraded to a cloth top for the Touring or the Limited. A retractable hard top is available only on the Limited. All tops can be dropped using the key fob, a feature that is standard on the Limited and Touring trims and optional for the LX.
The LX and both sedan trims come standard with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that can make 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. The Touring convertible comes standard with a 2.7L V6 engine, capable of 186 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque. The Limited convertible comes equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine producing 235 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque.
A 4-speed automatic transmission is standard on all trims, while the Limited convertible comes standard (optional on the Limited sedan) with an automatic 6-speed AutoStick transmission, for drivers who like to have more control over the shift points. The Touring convertible edition is also a FlexFuel vehicle, capable of running either gasoline or E85. All trims come standard with front wheel drive.
Standard safety equipment on all Sebrings includes front and seat-mounted side multi-stage airbags (the sedans also gets side-curtain airbags), ABS 4-wheel disc brakes and a tire pressure monitoring system. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety deemed the 2010 Chrysler Sebring to be a Top Safety Pick.
Standard equipment on the LX includes power fronts seats, driver lumber, CD changer and four floor mats. The Touring adds 17-inch aluminum wheels and power heated mirrors. The Limited adds 18-inch chrome wheels with performance tires, climate control, an alarm system, fog lamps, premium audio with steering wheel controls, auto-off headlights, remote engine start and heated leather seats in front. Optional equipment, available mainly on the Touring and the Limited trims, includes a navigation system, wireless hookup, a hard disk drive, daytime running lights, traction control and electronic stability control. A sunroof is available on the Limited sedan.
Standard equipment on the LX and the Touring sedan are similar, as are standard equipment on the Touring convertible and the Limited sedan.
An Abundance Of Optional High-tech Features
Three Convertible Tops Available
The Chrysler Sebring gets some minor changes for 2010, including new wheel options, redesigned front fenders and hood and a new instrument gauge cluster. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes are now standard on all trims as well as active head restraints for the front row.
The Chrysler Sebring is in the midsized car category and is one of the most economically priced cars in its class. MSRP starts at $21,120 and fuel economy is estimated at 20 mpg city / 29 mpg highway. The 2010 Sebring offers more top options than other convertibles with vinyl, cloth or painted-steel retractable tops available.
