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2009 Chrysler Sebring Quality Review

June 15, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

not helping matters is the cloth seat's narrow bottom cushion, whose side bolsters squeeze front occupants' thighs
Cars.com

Bumps and potholes, however, aren't deadened. ...And make their presence felt and heard
Motor Trend

Adult-adequate headroom but no excess legroom
ConsumerGuide

only drivers enjoy a manual lumbar adjustment
MyRide.com

Experts at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Chrysler Sebring is reasonably comfortable, but it's a tight squeeze for five adults.

Edmunds asserts "cabin space is generally on par with the rest of the midsize car class, as the Sebring sedan offers respectable amounts of headroom and legroom." Car and Driver says the 2009 Sebring has a "spacious interior." Space, however, doesn't equal room inside its doors: "Though the Sebring's 102.5-cubic-foot cabin is larger than both the Toyota Camry's and Ford Fusion's, it feels smaller, especially in front," Cars.com adds. "Not helping matters is the cloth seat's narrow bottom cushion, whose side bolsters squeeze front occupants' thighs."

In back, "the 60/40-split, folding rear seat is on the firm side, but it's nonetheless comfortable," Cars.com says. "Legroom for adults is acceptable, but there's not a lot of extra space to let your legs roam." The backseats fold forward and open up to the trunk; the front passenger seat also folds flat for loading long objects inside the car for extra storage, but "the Sebring's 13.6-cubic-foot trunk is on the small side," according to Cars.com.

ConsumerGuide reports "cabin materials are more sturdy than rich and feel notably down market of most midsize rivals." Those "cut-rate" materials put the Sebring in the "basement among midsize family cars," Edmunds attests. While "cabin design is ergonomically sound," Edmunds observes, "the quality of interior plastics is poor for this price range." Cars.com feels that "most trim pieces fit together snugly, but the turn signal stalk and directionally adjustable LED map lights feel cheap."

Edmunds reports, "Ride quality is among the Sebring's strong points, as it proves both comfortable and composed at freeway speeds.” Cars.com observes, "The Touring model...had a considerably softer ride than most midsize competitors. However, while those competitors quickly settle themselves after hitting a big dip in the road, the Sebring unfortunately bobs up and down a few times; it's the closest thing you'll find to a Lincoln Town Car in this class. At highway speeds, that floatiness disappears and the car morphs into a poised cruiser."

Conclusion

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring is relatively roomy, but it just doesn't meet modern expectations for quality or comfort.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:not helping matters is the cloth seat's narrow bottom cushion, whose side bolsters squeeze front occupants' thighsCars.comBumps and potholes, however, aren't deadened. ...And make their presence felt and heardMotor TrendAdult-adequate headroom but no excess legroomConsumerGuideonly drivers enjoy a manual lumbar adjustmentMyRide.com Experts at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Chrysler Sebring is reasonably comfortable, but it's a tight squeeze for five adults. Edmunds asserts "cabin space is generally on par with the rest of the midsize car class, as the Sebring sedan offers respectable amounts of headroom and legroom." Car and Driver says the 2009 Sebring has a "spacious interior." Space, however, doesn't equal room inside its doors: "Though the Sebring's 102.5-cubic-foot cabin is larger than both the Toyota Camry's and Ford Fusion's, it feels smaller, especially in front," Cars.com adds. "Not helping matters is the cloth seat's narrow bottom cushion, whose side bolsters squeeze front occupants' thighs." In back, "the 60/40-split, folding rear seat is on the firm side, but it's nonetheless comfortable," Cars.com says. "Legroom for adults is acceptable, but there's not a lot of extra space to let your legs roam." The backseats fold forward and open up to the trunk; the front passenger seat also folds flat for loading long objects inside the car for extra storage, but "the Sebring's 13.6-cubic-foot trunk is on the small side," according to Cars.com. ConsumerGuide reports "cabin materials are more sturdy than rich and feel notably down market of most midsize rivals." Those "cut-rate" materials put the Sebring in the "basement among midsize family cars," Edmunds attests. While "cabin design is ergonomically sound," Edmunds observes, "the quality of interior plastics is poor for this price range." Cars.com feels that "most trim pieces fit together snugly, but the turn signal stalk and directionally adjustable LED map lights feel cheap." Edmunds reports, "Ride quality is among the Sebring's strong points, as it proves both comfortable and composed at freeway speeds.” Cars.com observes, "The Touring model...had a considerably softer ride than most midsize competitors. However, while those competitors quickly settle themselves after hitting a big dip in the road, the Sebring unfortunately bobs up and down a few times; it's the closest thing you'll find to a Lincoln Town Car in this class. At highway speeds, that floatiness disappears and the car morphs into a poised cruiser." ConclusionThe 2009 Chrysler Sebring is relatively roomy, but it just doesn't meet modern expectations for quality or comfort. 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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