- Refined 2.4-litre I4 and 2.7-litre V6 petrol engines
- Predictable handling
- Comfortable ride
- Outdated four-speed automatic transmission
- Front seats lack support and no driver’s footrest
- Suspension lacks body control
- Cheap switchgear, scratch-prone plastics and poor interior fit
Review: Chysler JS Sebring sedan (2007-09)
Overview
Released in May 2007, the Chrysler JS Sebring sedan was a mid-size sedan (the Sebring Cabrio has been reviewed separately). Manufactured in Michigan, USA, the front-wheel drive Sebring was initially available with either a 2.4-litre petrol four-cylinder engine or a 2.7-litre petrol V6. In April 2009, however, the range was expanded with the introduction of a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. Of these engines,
- the 2.4-litre petrol engine had an aluminium block, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable intake and exhaust valve timing and a compression ratio of 10.5:1;
- the 2.7-litre V6 petrol engine had an aluminium block, cast-iron cylinder liners, aluminium double overhead camshaft cylinder heads, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.9:1; and,
- the 2.0-litre Volkswagen turbo-diesel engine had a cast iron block, an aluminium alloy cylinder head, Pumpe Duse direct injection, a single overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 18.0:1.
Beyond the engine-based variants, the Sebring range consisted of entry-level Touring and better-equipped Limited editions.
The JS Sebring was 4850 mm long, 1843 mm wide, 1497 mm tall and had a 2765 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore, the Sebring had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent, multi-link rear suspension (both with coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars).
| Variant | Edition | Years | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L | Touring, Limited | 2007-09 | 2.4-litre petrol I4 |
4sp auto | 125 kW at 6000 rpm | 220 Nm at 4500 rpm |
| 2.7L V6 | Touring, Limited | 2007-09 | 2.7-litre petrol V6 |
6sp auto | 137 kW at 5500 rpm | 256 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| 2.0L CRD | Limited | 2009 | 2.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp auto | 103 kW at 4000 rpm | 310 Nm at 1750-2000 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard Sebring safety equipment included dual front airbags, front side airbags, full length curtain airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with load limiters and pretensioners.
Features
Standard features for the Sebring Touring included 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/60 R17 tyres, a six speaker sound system with a CD/DVD player and MP3-compatibility, climate control air conditioning, leather seats, power adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, cruise control, front fog lights, temperature-controlled cup holders, 60/40 split and flat folding rear sets, remote central locking, power windows and heated door mirrors (with a folding function), a tilt and reach adjustable steering wheel, 12 volt power outlet, tyre pressure monitoring, tinted windows, a trip computer, an alarm and immobiliser.
Beyond this, the Sebring Limited added 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 R18 tyres, a Boston Acoustics sound system with a six-channel amplifier and six-disc CD/DVD player, power sunroof and headlight washers.
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