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The 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series Sedan
Chrysler is promoting their the 2012, 300 as being the most luxurious and fuel-efficient top-of-the-line Chrysler ever combing an ultra luxurious interior with world class refinement, handling, state-of-the-art safety while being powered by a Pentastar® V-6 engine that produces 31 highway mpg.
"The new 2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Edition is more than just our flagship car, it's the trophy for the tireless majority, an automobile designed and built to meet the most discerning of expectations,” said Saad Chehab, President and CEO – Chrysler Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “It's fitted with a paddle shifting eight-speed transmission found only on cars twice its cost, dressed with the highest grade Italian Poltrona Frau leather and finished with hand sanded real wood found only in exotic cars – all to deliver a surprising combination of hyper craftsmanship, style, technology and ‘uber’ best-in-class fuel economy at 31 mpg.”
The 300 Luxury Edition is powered by a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine and a new ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission. The ZF eight-speed automatic transmission is designed help to reduce the gaps normally associated with upshifting and downshifting while helping improve mileage to 31mpg highway.
Also available is an all-wheel-drive system that features a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front-axle-disconnect system to improve real-world fuel economy. When AWD is not required, the system automatically disconnects the front axle to maximize fuel economy while still providing the performance and handling inherent in RWD sedans.
Outside there are large 20-inch painted pocket aluminum wheels, platinum chrome fascia accents, exterior mirror caps and door handle accents. Topping off the exterior is a platinum-chrome finished grille surround with platinum-chrome mesh grille.
Interior features include either Black or Mochachino Poltrona Frau® “Foligno” leather-wrapped instrument panel, cluster brow, center console side panels and upper front- and rear-door panels. Premium Nappa leather covers the door armrest, bolster and center console armrest. Black or two-tone Mochachino seats are wrapped exclusively in supple Nappa leather and include 12-way power-adjustable driver and front-passenger seats (including four-way power lumbar) with two-mode ventilation and two-mode heated seats for both front and rear passengers. Black or two-tone Mochachino leather-wrapped steering wheel — with all-new die-cast paddle shifters — features a unique chrome accent ring to highlight the segment-exclusive 360-degree heated rim. Completing the interior environment is specially selected Natural Pore Mocha wood trim featuring a matte finish to enhance the beauty of the real wood. 
Premium amenities include the segment’s largest touchscreen infotainment system (8.4-inch) Uconnect® Touch 8.4N with Garmin® navigation, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link, LED-illuminated instrument cluster with driver-selectable color EVIC, power tilt and telescoping steering column with memory, power-adjustable pedals with memory, power backlight sunshade, premium 18-ounce Berber floor mats satin chrome lower door sills with “Chrysler” logo, dual heated/cooled cup holders, ambient lit foot well lighting, LED illuminated interior door handles and front and rear map pockets, premium carpeted trunk mat, HomeLink universal transceiver and power exterior mirrors with memory, driver mirror auto-dimming and auto-tilt in Reverse.
Available in RWD or AWD system, the 2012 Chrysler 300 and 300C Luxury Series models arrive at Chrysler dealerships in the first-quarter of 2012. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (including $825 destination) of these Chrysler 300 models is:
Chrysler 300 Luxury Series (RWD) $40,145
Chrysler 300 Luxury Series (AWD) $42,495
Chrysler 300C Luxury Series (RWD) $42,895
Chrysler 300C Luxury Series (AWD) $45,245
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