Garage Preview: 2011 Chrysler 300

Yes, this is the reworked 2011 Chrysler 300. It has a new grille, new sheet metal and an improved high-quality interior. This vehicle will arrive in the first half of 2011. Some of the creature comfort enhancements include

a full-surround heated wood steering wheel, a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, heated and cooled cupholders and a power-folding rear sunshade. Will these changes be enough for Chrysler's halo vehicle to compete against the Ford's Taurus and Buick's LaCrosse?

This is the current-generation 300.

The Chrysler 200 made its debut two years ago at the Detroit International Auto Show at the height of Chrysler working through bankruptcy. We thought this was going to be the future of the current-generation 300. We were mistaken; this is actually the replacement for the Chrysler Sebring, except it won't look as sexy.