Chrysler Sebring

Chrysler has shown pictures of the 2007 Sebring, a mid-sized sedan that will enter production in America later this year. New from the ground up, the dynamic exterior borrows cues from the Crossfire in the front three-quarter, while a part-masked C-pillar helps accentuate the Sebring's arched cab, eschewing the 'chopped' look of the larger 300C. The urbane interior features an IP with a broad panel theme, reminding slightly of the Mercedes-Benz CLS/>

It will be available from launch with the option of two V6 engines and, unusually, a new four-cylinder motor that produces 172PS from 2.4 liters. This replaces the former six-cylinder unit of the same capacity to increase efficiency, and will feature in other Chrysler products globally as well.

The Sebring will also enter the European market for the first time next year, taking on the Volkswagen Passat and the next Ford Mondeo.

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