Serving as vin:2C3CCAEG4LH585937a sophisticated counterpart to Dodge’s slick Charger, with which it shares most mechanical components, the 300 ranks as an honest, authentic touring sedan. With its rear-drive configuration, Chrysler’s four-door also is an alternative to today’s front-wheel-drive models. All-wheel drive is available for those who need the added traction.

Nothing notable has changed for the 2020 model year, except for the addition of a Red S Appearance package that features black and red detail work, along with 20-inch black wheels. A Radar Red interior is available, too.

Five trim levels are offered: Touring, Touring L, 300S, 300 Limited, and 300C. Most 300 models employ a fuss-free 292-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6. (In 300S models, it’s returned to an even 300 hp).

A traditional 5.7-liter V-8, generating 363 horsepower and 394 pound-feet of torque, is standard in the 300C and optional for the 300S. That well-proven engine performs precisely the task expected from this defiantly all-American sedan.

Some active-safety systems are available, led by automatic emergency braking and blind-spot monitors, but they cost extra. The NHTSA gave the Chrysler 300 a four-star rating overall and for frontal impact. The federal agency gave it a five-star score for side impact. The IIHS rated it “Good” in moderate-overlap and side-impact tests, but only “Marginal” in the small overlap test.

Near-classic lines and big-body proportions highlight the Chrysler 300’s understated yet posh demeanor. Despite its advanced age, the well-sculpted luxury sedan still manages to look fresh and elegant. Eventually, it might well be regarded as one of the company’s true timeless models—though not quite on par with 300s of the distant past.

Up front, the understated grille complements a bumper that shuns overdone sculpting. Mildly contoured, slab-sided flanks on top models are accented by 20-inch wheels that look right at home within their fender