The 2011 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger, built on the same assembly line, were praised from different sources for their freshened designs and improved performance.
In an article titled, "Dodge's midsize sedan hits the come-back trail," Automedia.com said the car's freshened front and rear styling, significantly redesigned suspension, a powerful new available V-6 and an all-new interior make the Avenger feel almost like an all-new car.
Among competitors, Avenger's combination of high horsepower and strong fuel economy figures is hard to beat, the website said. The final element of the Avenger's rework is the completely new interior, the review said.
"The Avenger's transformation to 2011 has been remarkable, turning it into a com petitive midsize sedan that's going to appeal to a much broader range of customers," Automedia.com said.
Ridelust.com said the Chrysler 200 is improved in every conceivable way; the exterior styling is fresh and distinctive, the 200's interior is now-class-leading and even the optional Pentastar V-6 engine returns better fuel economy while producing more horsepower. The outside features familiar Chrysler styling trends, yet the new 200 doesn't look like anything else on the road, the review said. If the outside is impressive, the inside of the 200 is "stunning," the review said.
"The 2011 Chrysler 200 is a sound bargain in a family oriented midsize sedan, and if you're in the market for one, the 200 definitely deserves a place on your shopping list," Ridelust.com said.