2008 Chrysler 300 Elk Conversion Van

Chryslers full-size 300 sedan receives a palette of new colors for 2008, as well as tweaked styling for the front and rear. The 300 comes with a choice of two V-6s, while Hemi V-8 power comes in the 300C, which is listed separately in the Cars.com Research section. Chrysler 300 competitors include the Ford Taurus and Chevrolet Impala. Chrysler sporadically marketed automobiles under the 300 designation for half a century. In its 1999 to 2004 iteration, the Chrysler 300M was a front-wheel-drive sedan with V-6 power. A completely different 300 sedan joined Chryslers lineup for 2005, with rear-wheel drive., , To counteract concerns that the rear-drive 300 wont handle properly on snow and ice, Chrysler offers an all-wheel-drive version of the 300 as well as an electronic stability system in upper-end models. The 300 is offered in LX, Touring and Limited trim levels for rear-wheel-drive models, and Touring and Limited for the all-wheel-drive 300. Dodges Magnum wagon and Charger sedan share the 300s platform. An extended-length 300 Long Wheelbase version is available and adds 6 inches to the 300s wheelbase for more interior room. The 300 Long Wheelbase is available in two editions, the 300 Touring Long Wheelbase and 300C Long Wheelbase. The latter is listed with the 300C in Cars.coms Research section., , The 300 looks bold and imposing, flaunting a distinctive shape and riding a 120-inch wheelbase. Aluminum is used for the hood and deck lid. Sizable wheel openings encircle either 17- or 18-inch tires, and chrome wheels are included on the 300 Limited and all-wheel-drive 300. Both the front and rear have been refreshed for 2008, but the changes are minor between the 2007 and 2008 models. New bodyside moldings have also been added. SmartBeam headlights automatically dim when they sense approaching traffic, while adaptive cruise control can maintain a pace based on the speed of the vehicle in front. Both features are optional., , A discerning eye is needed to tell the difference between a regular- and long-wheelbase 300; at 202.8 inches overall, the stretched version measures just 6 inches longer. The extra length occurs just aft of the B-pillar and results in longer back doors. The result is well-proportioned and eliminates some of the snub-tail look of the regular 300. The long-wheelbase model is about 100 pounds heavier, and a wide range of paint colors is available., , The 300s interior has been given a once-over for 2008 and features an updated instrument panel, instrument cluster and center console. The 300 can seat five passengers, and trunk volume totals 15.6 cubic feet. Available options include a premium sound package from Boston Acoustics, a rear-seat entertainment system with a flip-up screen and an iPod interface when optioned with U-Connect hands-free phone connectivity. In addition to chrome-clad aluminum wheels, the Limited package includes automatic headlamps and dual-zone automatic climate control., , In addition to chrome-clad aluminum wheels, the Limited package includes automatic headlamps and dual-zone automatic climate control. In the long-wheelbase edition, rear legroom has grown about 6 inches and measures 46 inches. Legroom in the back is vast, and right rear passengers can increase theirs with optional controls for the front passenger seat. Though special interior panels have been designed to fit the longer rear side doors, they have a low-quality appearance. If youre a harried exec who has a driver, accessories can transform the rear of the 300 Long Wheelbase into a mobile office. Besides writing tables, options include footrests, illuminated vanity mirrors, adjustable reading lights and 12-volt power plugs for charging mobile electronic devices., , A 2.7-liter V-6 produces 178 horsepower in the base sedan; it teams with a four-speed automatic transmission. Other models get a 250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 and a five-speed automatic. Both the 300 Long Wheelbase and all-wheel-drive 300 come equipped with