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CanadianDriver's New Car Buyer's Guide 2006:
Chrysler Sebring/Sebring Convertible

For 2006, the Chrysler Sebring’s line-up is reduced: the sedan is available as the Sebring and Sebring Touring, while the convertible comes as the Sebring Convertible, Touring and Limited. The only other changes are available satellite radio and a new Silver Steel Metallic exterior colour which replaces Graphite Metallic.

Chrysler Sebring/Sebring Convertible 2006

Chrysler Sebring/Sebring Convertible 2006

Chrysler Sebring/Sebring Convertible 2006
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Two engines are available. The Sebring uses a 2.4-litre four-cylinder and includes cloth seats, air conditioning, power windows and locks with keyless remote, dual power mirrors, engine immobilizer, CD player, cruise control, 60/40 rear folding seat and 15-inch steel wheels.

The Touring uses a 2.7-litre V6 and adds touring suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars, and 16-inch aluminum wheels.

The convertible comes only with the V6 and includes a power-folding black vinyl convertible top with boot cover, four-window-down feature, solar-tinted windshield, variable intermittent wipers, quad halogen headlamps with time delay and illuminated vanity mirrors.

The convertible Touring adds a cloth power top, fog lamps, 16-inch aluminum wheels, leather-faced seats, six-way power driver’s seat, leather-wrapped wheel, and compass and temperature display.

The Limited adds black or dark taupe cloth power top, premium heated leather-faced seats, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and low-speed traction control, six-CD/cassette stereo, premium speaker system, electroluminescent instrument cluster, woodgrain trim, auto-dimming rearview mirror, fog lamps, bright exhaust tip, deluxe door trim panels, automatic temperature control, automatic headlamps, garage door opener and 16-inch chrome-clad wheels.

While its design is getting long in the tooth, the Sebring is still a roomy and comfortable ride, although it faces stiff competition from the new, redesigned Hyundai Sonata and Chevrolet Impala. The convertible is still an out-and-out winner, though, offering four-seater comfort and a drop top that starts well under forty grand.

2006 Chrysler Sebring/Sebring Convertible Specifications:
Base price Sebring$24,880
Base price Sebring Touring$26,455
Base price Convertible$36,115
Base price Convertible Touring$37,825
Base price Convertible Limited$40,810
Type4-door, 5-passenger midsize sedan
 2-door, 5-passenger midsize
 convertible
LayoutFront engine/front-wheel-drive
Engine2.4-litre inline 4, DOHC, 16 valves
 2.7-litre V6, DOHC, 24 valves
Horsepower150 @ 5500 rpm
 200 @ 5800 rpm
Torque (lb-ft)160 @ 4200 rpm
 190 @ 4850 rpm
Transmission4-speed automatic
Tires SebringP205/65R15 Goodyear Eagle
Tires Sebring TouringP205/60R16 Goodyear Eagle
Tires ConvertibleP205/60R16 Goodyear Eagle
Curb weight Sebring1422 kg (3135 lbs)
Curb weight Sebring Touring1439 kg (3173 lbs)
Curb weight Convertible1497 kg (3301 lbs)
Curb weight Convertible Touring1524 kg (3359 lbs)
Curb weight Convertible Limited1543 kg (3402 lbs)
Wheelbase sedan2743 mm (108.0 in.)
Wheelbase convertible2692 mm (106.0 in.)
Length sedan4843 mm (190.7 in.)
Length convertible4920 mm (193.7 in.)
Width sedan1793 mm (70.6 in.)
Width convertible1763 mm (69.4 in.)
Height sedan1394 mm (54.9 in.)
Height convertible1397 mm (55.0 in.)
Towing capacity455 kg (1000 lbs)
Cargo capacity453 litres (16.0 cu. ft.) sedan
 320 litres (11.3 cu. ft.) convertible
Fuel consumption 4-cylinderCity: 10.6 L/100 km (27 mpg Imp)
 Hwy:   7.3 L/100 km (39 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption 6-cylinderCity: 11.1 L/100 km (25 mpg Imp)
 Hwy:   7.7 L/100 km (37 mpg Imp)
Fuel typeRegular unleaded
Warranty3 yrs/ 60,000 km
Powertrain warranty5 yrs/100,000 km
Front airbagsStandard
Side airbagsOptional (sedan only)
Curtain airbagsOptional (sedan only)
Anti-lock brakesOptional/standard
Traction controlOptional/standard
Stability controlN/A
Assembly locationSterling Heights, Michigan
*Specifications subject to change
Crash test results www.safercar.gov, www.hwysafety.org

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