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2009 Chrysler Sebring Review

June 15, 2009

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

passenger cabin [is] defined by clean, contemporary styling and a generous helping of metallic-looking trim
Kelley Blue Book

the Sebring has odd proportions and a bulbous rear end
Autoblog

Styling might be too different
Car and Driver

Some shoppers might appreciate the Sebring’s against-the-grain styling, but others will find it just plain ugly.

Autoblog doesn’t spare any words, calling the 2009 Sebring Chrysler "sedan just plain difficult to look at without flinching." Jalopnik joins the bashing, saying, "Congrats to the Chrysler team for taking a car that distinguishes itself for lackluster performance and giving it a body to match." Cars.com notes, "From the hood to the back, the Sebring has a number of different design elements in play. There's a strong crease in the side doors and an arcing C-pillar that descends into a stubby rear deck." They add, "I don't find the Sebring especially attractive." Car and Driver bemoans, "It doesn't even look that good, which is disappointing given that Chrysler used to have a reputation for excellent styling, not to mention the Sebring's handsome predecessor."

One of the sole fans of the 2009 Sebring's exterior is Cars.com, who can only muster "nice looking" as a compliment, and even that has a caveat from their reviewer: "I have nothing against a distinctive design, but I definitely feel younger than the Sebring's target market."

The interior of the 2009 Chrysler Sebring doesn't suffer quite as badly. Kelley Blue Book's declaration that the 2009 Sebring's "passenger cabin [is] defined by clean, contemporary styling and a generous helping of metallic-looking trim." In addition, though it's perhaps not "as warm or welcoming as some of its competitors...it's comfortable and attractive nonetheless." Damning with faint praise, Motor Trend chimes in with the opinion that the Sebring Chrysler 2009's "interior isn't bad aesthetically"—far better than MyRide.com's scathing "unattractive inside and out." Car and Driver allows that although "styling is certainly different inside and out," the Chrysler Sebring's styling might prove to be "too different" and "interior design and materials are subpar."

Conclusion

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring has odd styling that some might find downright unappealing.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:passenger cabin [is] defined by clean, contemporary styling and a generous helping of metallic-looking trimKelley Blue Bookthe Sebring has odd proportions and a bulbous rear endAutoblogStyling might be too differentCar and Driver Some shoppers might appreciate the Sebring’s against-the-grain styling, but others will find it just plain ugly. Autoblog doesn’t spare any words, calling the 2009 Sebring Chrysler "sedan just plain difficult to look at without flinching." Jalopnik joins the bashing, saying, "Congrats to the Chrysler team for taking a car that distinguishes itself for lackluster performance and giving it a body to match." Cars.com notes, "From the hood to the back, the Sebring has a number of different design elements in play. There's a strong crease in the side doors and an arcing C-pillar that descends into a stubby rear deck." They add, "I don't find the Sebring especially attractive." Car and Driver bemoans, "It doesn't even look that good, which is disappointing given that Chrysler used to have a reputation for excellent styling, not to mention the Sebring's handsome predecessor." One of the sole fans of the 2009 Sebring's exterior is Cars.com, who can only muster "nice looking" as a compliment, and even that has a caveat from their reviewer: "I have nothing against a distinctive design, but I definitely feel younger than the Sebring's target market." The interior of the 2009 Chrysler Sebring doesn't suffer quite as badly. Kelley Blue Book's declaration that the 2009 Sebring's "passenger cabin [is] defined by clean, contemporary styling and a generous helping of metallic-looking trim." In addition, though it's perhaps not "as warm or welcoming as some of its competitors...it's comfortable and attractive nonetheless." Damning with faint praise, Motor Trend chimes in with the opinion that the Sebring Chrysler 2009's "interior isn't bad aesthetically"—far better than MyRide.com's scathing "unattractive inside and out." Car and Driver allows that although "styling is certainly different inside and out," the Chrysler Sebring's styling might prove to be "too different" and "interior design and materials are subpar." ConclusionThe 2009 Chrysler Sebring has odd styling that some might find downright unappealing. 2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING STYLING | [6 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "passenger cabin [is] defined by clean, contemporary styling and a generous helping of metallic-looking trim" Autoblog: "the Sebring has odd proportions and a bulbous rear end" Car and Driver: "Styling might be too ...

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Other Choices:

The Ford Fusion and the Mazda6 are both sportier-feeling rivals to the Sebring, and they perform much better in nearly every way. The Fusion is a bit larger than the Sebring, while the Mazda6 may handle more in tune with some drivers' tastes and has a distinctive new look and feel that’s more luxurious. Surprisingly, the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla might compete more at the four-cylinder level with the Sebring than the Accord and Camry. The Honda and Toyota options shine for quality and dependability.

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