2013 Chrysler 300 Glacier
For athletic winter driving, most people think Subaru, Jeep, Saab. But Chrysler? Full-size sedan? I was pleasantly surprised at how confidently the 2013 Chrysler 300 Glacier tackled our steep New England driveway under nailbiting snow and icy conditions.
Designed specifically for winter driving, this hulk of a sedan comes with the most advanced all wheel drive system while providing maximum all-weather traction, efficiency and driving performance. Not to mention a plethora of luxury features and styling enhancements.
The basic design of the 300 has always been a sculpture of bold, traditional and ornate. The Glacier edition speaks to its ice-cool demeanor with a unique light blue body-color, Gloss Black mirrors, a Black Chrome sculpted horizontal grille blades and an all-new Gloss Black painted roof. 19-inch eight spoke aluminum wheels finished in Satin Carbon complete the look. The idea is to create a low-key street presence. However, parallel parking this full-size statement in Cambridge, MA gave anything but. Too bad I didn't step out in a mink coat.
In terms of 'gear' this car is loaded. A more powerful 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, a new sport-tuned exhaust and cold-air induction system delivers 300 horsepower. The state-of-the-art eight-speed automatic transmission is the same one found in a Rolls Royce and BMW 7 series. Fuel economy comes out at 18 mpg city / 27 mpg highway. Not bad for a car this size. If more power is your thing (it certainly is mine) the new Chrysler 300 Glacier offers a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine to deliver 363 horsepower and up to 23 mpg highway.
Now let's get to the Mom part. This is a comfortable, sizeable interior. Large back seat. Hooking up the car seat was simple. Seat cushions were a bit stiff on the lower Latch anchors, but I've encountered worse. The atmosphere dominating this full-sedan is athletic-luxury. 12-way power driver and passenger sport seats featuring black "Falls" cloth in the seat centers are the kind you can drive in for a long time. The center stack, instrument panel, steering wheel, gauge cluster and door panel are glossed in Piano Black. Sporty by day, elegant by night. And my favorite feature, the impressive Beats by Dr. Dre stereo system. Not only sounds excellent and rich, but also sounds cool to say it.
And finally, as one would expect on a sedan this size, a huge trunk for toting all the Mom essentials. Comfortable ride, quiet interior, powerful engine, upscale interior materials, generous features list, excellent safety scores, high-quality sound system. If you want a big car, need I say more?
Some Basics
MSRP:$36,845 (base)
engine:3.6LV6
hp/torque:300 hp/264 ft-lb.
drivetrain: AWD
fuel economy: 18 city/27 hwy (AWD)
IIHS Safety Rating:Good. Top Safety Pick.
drivermom summary
Three words to describe this car
luxury, full-size sedan
What's the best thing about it?
it's big and comfy
What's the biggest drawback?
it's alot of car to move around
Mom-friendliness score: A
Driver-friendliness score:B+
If this car could talk, what would it say?
"Motor City hulk with ice-blue eyes seeking Mom he can
wrap in safety and luxury."
Source: https://drivermom.com/2013/01/31/2013-chrysler-300-glacier/
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