The Chrysler Sebring has consistently scored low in our performance rankings. Reviewers say its standard engine is vastly underpowered, while the two V6 engines offered still trail what most competitors do, and offer comparatively poor fuel economy. The car's suspension is comfortable, but its steering elicits many complaints. There are many more exciting cars available for a similar price. The Ford Fusion and Mazda6, for instance, offer lower starting prices, more confident acceleration and crisp handling.
The 2010 Chrysler Sebring is offered with three engine options. The least expensive, an inline four-cylinder model making 173 horsepower is the most fuel-efficient, with an EPA rating of 21/30 mpg. That is a similar power rating to what you'll find in most four-cylinder family sedans, but reviewers say Chrysler's four-banger doesn't give the Sebring highway passing power. V6 options include a 2.7-liter model making 186 horsepower, rated for 19/27 mpg. That one doesn't impress writers much more than the four-cylinder. Both the four-cylinder and the smaller V6 are hampered by an antiquated four-speed automatic transmission. A top-of-the-line 3.5-liter V6 is offered on Limited models. It has more power with 235 horsepower, but one of the lowest fuel-economy ratings in the midsize class at 16/27, even with a more advanced six-speed transmission with autostick shift capability.
The Sebring handles well in a traffic jam, but not on a winding road. Test drivers like the suspension tuning of the Sebring, which gives the car a smooth, comfortable ride. Few like the electronically-assisted steering, however, which can feel inconsistent - a complaint we rarely see in midsize cars. The car's brakes stop it well, but some complain of poor pedal feel.
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