Spy Shots: 2009 Chrysler Sebring loses hood strakes
The Chrysler Sebring has been a major league disappointment since its introduction in 2007, but execs at Chrysler headquarters have promised that a new, better midsize sedan is on the way. The photo to the right is not that magical new Chrysler, but is what appears to be a warmed-over version of the Sebring we already have. The most obvious change arrives at the hood, where the Sebring's ungainly washboard ribbing is replaced by a smooth surface. There is significant camouflage covering the front bumper and lower fascia, but due to some un-kept grass, we can't see any details. The Chrysler experts over at Allpar say that the updates will mainly improve aerodynamics and reduce wind noise, which will also help improve fuel economy.Chrysler also plans to simplify manufacturing by making many former options standard equipment, adding the Premium and Luxury group as standard on the Limited model. The Touring model a eight-way power driver seat, chrome and leather shift knob, and traction and stability control. What we don't know is whether Chrysler has updated the Sebring's interior, but the automaker has insisted that it was racing to update it quickly. The good news for interior designers is that the Sebring redo can only get better.
[Source: Allpar]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
TJ 2:03PM (6/20/2008)
"and reduce wind noise, which will also help improve fuel economy."
I always knew that noise was the real culprit behind lower gas mileage...
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duh 2:16PM (6/20/2008)
Aa lower Cd improves fuel efficiency and lowers wind noise.
Like the name says- DUH.
300Kid 2:35PM (6/20/2008)
You obviously were only selectively reading because just before that it says "...Chrysler experts over at Allpar say that the updates will mainly improve aerodynamics...."
Happy Friday
Aprime 2:03PM (6/20/2008)
Still a Sebring.
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Jared 2:38PM (6/20/2008)
Exactly. Lipstick on a pig.
Bob-omb 2:57PM (6/20/2008)
Seriously. Let me know when Chrysler removes the car's OVERWHELMING MEDIOCRITY.
Xcountryflyer 3:00PM (6/20/2008)
It will just be slightly less ugly and awful when you get stuck with it at the rental counter.
Zerk 2:03PM (6/20/2008)
Strakes were one of the few thing's I actually liked about Sebring.
Drivability and ergonomics are terrible.
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TJ 2:11PM (6/20/2008)
it IS getting a completely new interior...
Mike 4:13PM (6/20/2008)
Keep the hood, toss on some tighter suspension and strap a turbo to the 3.5L V6 and we'll talk...
Solo Racer 5:55PM (6/20/2008)
TJ, the critical issue is if they not only make it look better, but if they stop using materials that smell like cheap laundry detergent.
gotsmart 2:06PM (6/20/2008)
Hooray! The strakes didn't look good on the Crossfire, and looked even worse on the Sebring.
Now if only they could do something about the rest of the dog's breakfast of the Sebring's styling.
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elindiano 2:07PM (6/20/2008)
wow, major art movement chrysler!
still ugly.
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boneheadotto 2:07PM (6/20/2008)
woa they still make the Sebring... i have no idea.... ;)
Watch out honda and toyota the hood strakes are coming off!
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elindiano 2:09PM (6/20/2008)
exactly! im sure honda is loosing sleep over this major decision.
doesnt matter, most of these cars are going to end up at Hertz anyway.
Noe 6:30PM (6/20/2008)
you obviously dont realize it was all pure sarcasm!
AngeloD 10:16PM (6/20/2008)
Yes, because Honda (Accord, Element) and Toyota (Yaris, Scion, Tacoma, Camry) are such standout examples of eye pleasing designs.
MemphisNET 2:07PM (6/20/2008)
Hopefully they can right this. The 01-06 cars are handsome, if just somewhat bland.
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Soccer Mom 2:10PM (6/20/2008)
Surprisingly, it actually made the matters worse.
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ronzo 2:13PM (6/20/2008)
ick
>:(
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