2018 Chrysler 300 Touring

Mechanical:

• 3.6L 292 hp w/ 8AT
• Comfort Suspension

Exterior:

• 17” wheels
• Body Color Mirrors & Handles
• Automatic Projector Headlamps
• Chrome Headlamp Bezels w/LED DRL
• Chrome Taillamps
• Black Grille W/Bright Surround
• Chrome DLO
• Power Heated Mirrors

Interior:

• Cloth Seats
• 4-way Pwr driver seat
• Driver Seat Lumbar
• Leather Steer Wheel
• Sirius XM
• EC Mirror

Features:

• Tilt / telescoping Column
• Uconnect Access
• Bluetooth®
• Keyless Go / Proximity Entry
• Dual Zone ATC
• Speed Control
• Rear Camera

Popular Options:

• All Wheel Drive (LXFH48-22E)
• Sport Appearance (ALT)
• Chrome Appearance (AYB)

 

2018 Chrysler 300 Touring L
Standard: (Adds to Touring)

Exterior:
• 18’ Wheels

Interior:
• Leather Seats
• Heated Front Seats
• Power Passenger Seat
• Passenger Seat Lumbar

Features:
• Security Alarm
• Cargo Net

Popular Options:
All Wheel Drive (LXFH48-22F)
Premium Group (ARL)
Dual Pane Sunroof (GWJ)
20” Polished Alum Wheel (WFY)

 

2018 Chrysler 300 S
Standard:
(Adds to Touring-L)

Mechanical:
• 300 HP
• Sport Mode
• Performance Tuned

Suspension
• 20” Alum Wheels
• 245/45R 20 A/S Tires

Exterior:
• Black Headlamp Bezels
• LED Fog Lamps
• Black LED Taillamps
• Winglet Front Grille with Black

Chrome Surround
• Gloss Black DLO
• Chrysler Wing Badge W/Black Accent

Interior:
• Performance Leather Seats Features:
• Paddle Shifters
• Remote Start System
• UGDO
• 6 Alpine Premium Speakers

Popular Options:
All Wheel Drive (LXFL48- 22G)
5.7L V8 (RWD only-26G)
Premium Group 1 (AAA)
Safety Tec Plus (ALP)
Dual Pane Sunroof (GWJ)
S Model Appearance (AEA)
Beats Audio (AA5)
Alloy Pkg (ASE)

 

2018 Chrysler 300 Limited
Standard:
(Adds to 300S)

Mechanical:
• Comfort Suspension
• 20” Alum Wheels
• 245/45R 20 A/S Tires Exterior:
• Chrome Mirrors & Handles
• Chrome Headlamp Bezels
• Chrome LED Taillamps
• Chrome Grille Surround

Interior:
• Perforated Leather Seats
• Vent Front Seats
• Heated 2nd Row Seats
• Real Wood Interior Accents
•Wood/Leather Heated Steering Wheel
• Trunk Mat

Features:
• Auto Dim Driver Mirror
• Auto Adjust In Reverse Mirrors
• Memory Radio/Driver Seat/Mirrors
• Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column

Popular Options:
All Wheel Drive (LXFS48-22T)
Light Group (ADA)
Safety Tec Plus (ALP)
Harman Kardon Audio (AY1)
Dual Pane Sunroof (GWJ)

 

2018 Chrysler 300 C
Standard:
(Adds to Limited)

Mechanical:
• 5.7L HEMI V8
• Touring Suspension
• 20” Alum Wheels

Exterior:
• Platinum Mirrors & Handles
• Platinum Grille & Surround
• HID Headlamps
• “C” Badge

Interior:
• Perforated NappaLeather Seats (*EL)
• Luxury Leather Steering Wheel
• Real Wood Open Pore Interior Accents
• Berber Floor Mats

Features:
• Paddle Shifters
• Heated/Cooled Cup holders
• Adaptive HID Headlamp

Popular Options:
Leather Interior Package (CD7)
Safety Tec Plus (ALP)
Sun, Sound & Nav (ACW)

 

What does the Sport Appearance Package for the Touring consist of? Kind of an S-model appearance without the tuning and suspension upgrades?

 

Sport Appearance Pkg* (ALT)
- 20” Hyperblack Wheels
- Black Headlamps/Taillamps
- Black Grille/Surround

Chrome Appearance Pkg* (AYB)
- 20” Polished Wheels
- Platinum Chrome Grille/Surround
- Chrome Mirror Caps/DLO

* Late Availability

Mike

 

I sure am glad to see the 300 C nameplate once again, only on a Hemi-powered car. Also looking forward to seeing the green color. I like a nice dark green and it goes in and out of style every few years, so maybe it's coming back again.

 

I hope it's a deep green. Combine the color with a black grill and accents with a mocha interior... ahhhhh...

 

Wish I could afford a new Mopar. 300s are nice, but way beyond my budget.

 

Great move, I bet it will help make up for some 200 sales. Any idea of new starting price?

 

I don't have pricing yet.

Mike

 

Agreed with the F-8 green on 300, that colour will really stand out on the Challenger body style not so sure on Charger & 300. Hope it will be brilliant on both but will have to wait and see it. Would like to see a mint green on the 300 with a light colour (white) interior. MOPAR Always!

 

So.... If the 300C has a standard 5.7 V8 does this mean that you will not be able to get the luxury features (quilted leather, open pore wood, etc.) with AWD? Or (I hope, I hope) are they bringing back the AWD/V8 combo <-------This is what I have been waiting for! Or will there be an engine downgrade: If you want AWD with the 300C the standard V8 is replaced by the V6?

 

No all the luxury stuff that was in the previous 300 C Platinum are still in the 300 C

No AWD on the C.

Mike

 

It's a bit disappointing to see the 20" wheels becoming standard on more trims. I got the 18" wheels on my 2015 Charger SXT Plus, but if I bought my car now, it would have to come with 20" wheels.

 

Yeah, disappointing is the right word because 20" car wheels + Northern roads don't play well together. There is not enough sidewall on a car tire to take potholes, etc. As they say, ask the man who owns one... Despite being careful and not treating my Challenger as an everyday car, I still cracked a 20" rim... On the inside. So it wasn't visible. So I chased a slow leak around until I removed the rim. And then I fixed it with foil tape.

I realize that doesn't apply to the whole nation, but there should be an 18" credit option. And they should offer some choices of decent looking 18" rims.

 

For 2018 the Chrysler 300 receives a new model lineup. New entry-level Touring model positioned under 17MY Limited that includes cloth interior, 8.4” Uconnect radio, and aluminum wheels. This repositioning offers a more affordable line-up that aligns with Pacifica (Touring, Touring L, S, Limited and C). The S Model Alloy appearance packages are now easy order options. The top model is now the 300 C and it comes standard with 5.7L Hemi V8 and 17MY C Platinum features

The 2018 Chrysler 300 offers best-in-class V8 horsepower and torque and the class exclusive standard rotary shift 8-speed transmission. The 2018 300 offers the largest standard touch screen in its class and best in class V6 & V8 driving ranges. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is still available.

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Touring (2DE) – Leader in Value

• New entry-level model with cloth interior
• New Sport and Chrome Appearance packages*

Touring L (2DF) – Standard Luxury Features

• Optional 20” Polished aluminum wheels

300 S – Sport & Performance Oriented

• Alloy package now an option*
• 300 hp standard on V6 S models

Limited – Chrome Appearance w/ Premium Features

• 20” Polished aluminum wheel now standard
• New Mocha leather interior option
• Premium vented leather and real wood accents

300 C – Standard 5.7L HEMI V8 Engine

• Deep quilted Nappa leather wrapped seating
• Real “Open-pore” wood interior accents
• New Mocha Leather interior option

NEW Exterior Colors Available*

Ocean Blue Metallic (PBM)
Green Metallic (PFQ)​

-Source FCA

Mike

Glad to see they're at least realizing the error in "de-valuing" the C badge. Wish they'd really look at differentiating from the Charger by making the 300 AWD exclusively across the pantheon of engine options.

 

With the modern TCS and winter tires is AWD really needed? I dont live anywhere close to snow so I wouldnt know but I know quite a few people up north that daily drive Challengers in the snow with no issue.

 

Very true.

Mike

 

Most 300's I see that look really premium wear the 20 inch rims.

 

Don't get me wrong, I love power but our v6/awd 300 does 0 to 60 in 6.6 seconds. Actually pretty impressive.

Went with a v6 because of the 130 mile commute it makes daily

 

Any chance you have access to the 2018 Pacifica changes as well? Both the Pacifica and 300 2018MY order banks opened up today.

 

That lets me out. I had a 300C with the hemi, now driving a 300C with V6. Not interested in AWD or the hemi, I like the fuel economy and smooth ride of the V6 , but to get all the options I now have to get the V8. Thanks but no thanks. My lease is up in a year and my 2015 will be my last 300.

 

Is your car a C Platinum or C? Because a Limited V6 in the 2018 model would be equivalent to the current C.

 

Limited – Chrome Appearance w/ Premium Features

• 20” Polished aluminum wheel now standard
• New Mocha leather interior option
• Premium vented leather and real wood accents

300 C – Standard 5.7L HEMI V8 Engine

• Deep quilted Nappa leather wrapped seating
• Real “Open-pore” wood interior accents
• New Mocha Leather interior option

It sure looks to me that the only way to get the equivalent of the current Platinum level interior is you have to get the 300C. And if you get the 300C you can only get it with the RWD V8. According to the info provided the leather and wood of the Limited and C models are clearly different. **Unless** the Limited also offers a "luxury group" that offers the open pore wood, quilted Nappa leather and leather wrapped dash, door uppers, etc. The quilted leather on the seat backs and door panels and the open pore wood makes a huge visual statement and adds tremendously to the perception of luxury. I wouldn't want another 300 without being able to get the top interior (which as I have previously said, apparently also requires V8 and RWD only).

 

Still wish they would offer chrome wheels. Yes....I know.....I'm 'old school'......but I still think chrome wheels really set off a vehicle.

 

Having the Limited as the base trim made no sense to me. Now, it's back where it belongs. Kuddos for the Chrome Package. Chryslers should be laden with it... bling it on!

 

I think this was a much needed change to the model line up and a good move.

Mike

 

@Mike V. @redriderbob - have a client interested in the Mocha interior on the 300, is it similar to the Pacifica's mocha interior?

 

I applaud the entry level 2018 Chrysler, the wife and I appreciate the sophisticared looks of these vehicles. FCA, please don't turn it into a bananna car.

 

Still no power folding mirrors and remote trunk close. This is their flagship sedan?

 

its thier only sedan.

 

I live in a Northern climate with the RWD V8 Magnum, use 18" Avalanche boots in the winter, never gets stuck.

 

It would serve Chrysler if they set the car above all its brand, with larger screen, adaptive technology, HUD, and other such items that cannot be found in Dodge, Jeep, Fiat, and so forth. It also should bring the car into the large car luxury status vice entry level, in seeking how Ward determines it best interiors for such class. I would ask that the car hit another mark of lower interior dB and body fitment to revival Bentley and RR. Note to Chrysler engineers, you are the brightest, I know you can do it.

 

But again Chrysler is trying to be the mass transit brand that Dodge was once. However, Chrysler did very well as a blue collar luxury brand. Now, FCA US is pushing as Chrysler is the Chervolet/Ford competitor while Dodge is the muscle car performance brand with people movers still in the lineup and Alfa Romeo is the luxury brand.

This brings us all back to the argument of what the hell were they thinking. Dodge should have been left alone, SRT could have been the performance brand for each brand, Chrysler was the blue collar luxury brand, and Ram should have stayed as part of Dodge. But it happened. Its confused a lot of people, but I think it will take several years to get adjusted to. Its like saying Tesla will start building gasoline cars now, people would take a long time to adjust.