2022 Chrysler 300 S Sedan

Since there are not many changes in store for this year, we would recommend opting for the 2022 Chrysler 300S V8. For the $43,645 price tag, it offers a more powerful 363 hp engine that allows it to sprint from 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. It also offers most of the tech and comfort features that you would expect from a car in 2022, and hence is the perfect value for money investment.

The 300’s reasonable starting price, powerful engine, and spacious cabin make it a good value.- Cars.USNews

The 2022 Chrysler 300 S is available as a standalone trim of the Chrysler 300 for a starting MSRP of $38,720 and an additional $1,495 is levied on top of this as destination fees. Under the hood, you get a 300 hp V6 engine as standard, and the upgrade to the 363 hp 5.7L Hemi V8 powertrain results in the price climbing to $42,720. With the cheaper 300 S V6, you get sport seats, sport suspension, paddle shifters, driving mode, and a few more as standard. While with the 300 S V8, features navigation, a panoramic sunroof, an aerodynamic body kit, and a nine-speaker Alpine surround-sound system to justify the price bump.

Indeed, this 300S feels considerably sportier than any Avalon or Maxima.- MotorTrend

Under the hood the 2022 Chrysler 300 S sees no changes. Thus you get two engine options, the base engine is a 3.6L naturally aspirated V6 engine and has been honed to produce 300 hp and 264 lb-ft of torque. The tried and tested unit puts the power to the wheels through an RWD drivetrain and if you want the AWD configuration then you would have to go for the standard 300.

For more performance and oomph, the brand offers a 5.7L Hemi V8 engine for an extra four grand. This unit cranks out 363 hp and 394 lb-ft of torque. Both the engine options are mated to an 8-speed automatic. The V8 is specifically for those who want a family saloon with a sporty side. The drive experience is sensible and still manages to tickle the senses. 

With the V6, the Chrysler 300 S does 0-60 MPH sprint in 6.3 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 15 seconds flat. While with the punchy Hemi V8, the 0-60 MPH time drops to 5.3 seconds, and the quarter-mile comes in just 13.8 seconds. These may not be that impressive, but for a decade-old ride, they are still enough. 

In terms of ride quality, the Chrysler 300 S with the bigger wheel size and sport suspension loses the comfortable ride quality of the standard 300. Although with the stiffer ride quality it does gains in terms of better handling which gives you some scope of being playful. But any aggressive maneuvers can still unsettle this big sedan.

The Toyota Avalon is the most powerful ride in the lineup and yet falls short in being the fastest off the line. On the other hand, the Nissan Maxima offers the best acceleration performance beating the 300 S by 0.5 seconds margin in the 0-60 MPH run. The Dodge Charger SXT offers the least power on paper yet manages to match the acceleration timing of the 300 S.

Buyers can choose from either a V-6 or a V-8 engine, the latter of which is mighty powerful but guzzles fuel like a truck.- Car And Driver

Depending on the powertrain option, the MPG figures of the 2022 Chrysler 300 S will vary. Out of the two, the V6 is more fuel-efficient as it offers 19 MPG in the city, 30 MPG on the highway, and 23 MPG combined. Opt for the 300 S V8, and the gas mileage takes a hit. With the V8, you get 16 MPG in the city, 25 MPG on the highway, and 19 MPG combined. 

While you might want a big fuel tank for the slightly short-handed MPG figures, but the 18.5-gallon fuel tank from 2021 300 S stays intact. From a full tank of gas, the 2022 Chrysler 300 S' V6 can offer an overall combined driving range of 425 miles. With the beefier V8, the driving range is limited to 351 miles overall.

In this lineup, the Toyota Avalon takes top points for offering the best MPG figures. While the Nissan Maxima manages to stay close in second place with its gas mileage. The Dodge Charger SXT and the Chrysler 300 S share similar gas mileage and both of them are all-out gas guzzlers.

The 300 sometimes feels like more of a house than a car.- Edmunds

The interior of the 2022 Chrysler 300S is one of the things that makes it look a little dated. The old-school vibe with modern touches and a ton of buttons isn't what you see in most 2022 sedans. That aside, the dated cabin is expansive and also comes loaded with features like power-adjustable seats with heating and memory function along with leather upholstery as standard. The front offers a lot of room for the tall guys, and the steering wheel does not obstruct the view despite being placed high up. Being a big sedan there is considerable blindspot and lane changes should be done carefully.

The rear seats of the 300 S are also roomy and spacious like the front. The dual-zone climate control can be clubbed with ventilated seats for added comfort. Built on the premise of a sensible car, the 2022 Chrysler 300 S offers 16.3 cu-ft of cargo space which is ample enough for daily use. For more space, the rear seats are foldable to allow you to store more stuff along. Overall, the vibe of the interior is a perfect amalgamation of sporty, practical, and comfortable to justify the forty grand price tag.

In terms of entertainment, you get an 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Uconnect 4C as standard. The interface is straightforward to use. The system is hooked up to a decent 6-speaker Alpine Premium sound system. Upgrade to the V8 engine and you get a 506-watt 9-speaker Alpine surround sound system.

From the rivals, the Avalon gets the most spacious interior and a matching cargo bay to the 300 S. The Charger SXT shares its platform with the 300 S, and yet offers lesser rear headroom but has a slightly bigger cargo compartment. The Maxima offers more space in the front than in the back, and its compact dimensions cause the interior to be the smallest in the rivals.

Interior Features:

• 16-way power-adjustable front seats w/ 4-way lumbar support
• Leather upholstery on seats and steering wheel
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated seats and steering wheel
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bluetooth, WiFi, and USB
• S-badging on seats and interior panels

It’s a distinctive design that continues to exude an assertive elegance.- KBB

Trying to find any change in the exterior of the 2022 Chrysler 300 S would be a futile effort as the brand is not making any changes to what has worked so far. While it does look handsome, the signs of aging are getting more visible. The front looks stylish and suave with the LED headlamps and the inverted-C DRLs, and the long hood adds to the appeal. The blacked-out accents of the S model make it look more catchy and aggressive than it is.

Featuring 20-inch alloy wheels, Chrysler looks stylish and classy. Besides the style quotient, the bigger wheels help in raising the ground clearance to 5-inches which is more than the standard Chrysler 300. The lower lip vents, S badging, and body-colored door handles are all the features that are exclusively reserved for the 2022 Chrysler 300 S. The rear also features LED headlamps, but are more reminiscent of an older car in today's time. 

Among the rivals, the Nissan Maxima has the smallest dimensions with the wheelbase difference being almost 10-inches smaller compared to the 300 S. The Avalon is the closest rival from across the pond with its length being just 3-inches smaller than the Chrysler 300 S and the Charger SXT. In terms of exterior dimensions, both the Chrysler 300 S and the Charger SXT are quite long which helps them with their spacious interior and cargo bay.

Exterior Features:

• LED Daytime Running Lights
• Automatic headlamps
• Rain sensing wipers
• Rear spoiler w/ LED brake light
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Blacked-out exterior with Sport Appearance Package
• Front fog lights

In terms of driver-assist features, Chrysler doesn't give you anything as standard, unless you count a backup camera.- MotorTrend

Probably in its last years, Chrysler is not making any changes to the 2022 300 S structurally, so the safety ratings from last year can be held as a benchmark. The 2021 Chrysler 300 garnered a near-perfect 4-star safety rating in the crash tests from the NHTSA. With the IIHS, 2021 Chrysler 300 gets the highest rating of "Good" in four out of five parameters while for the driver-side small front overlap test it got the second-best "Acceptable" rating which furthers its stance as a fairly safe ride. 

Though it is showing signs of aging being based over a decade-old platform, the brand has kept the 300 S updated enough in terms of safety tech. You get most of the everyday safety and driver tech as standard while some can be added via the add-on packages.

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2022 Chrysler 300 S vs 2021 Nissan Maxima

The 2021 Nissan Maxima is one of the most reliable and easy-to-own rivals in this lineup. With better MPG figures, better performance, more safety tech, and fairly cheap ownership experience, it certainly seems like a better proposition than the Chrysler 300 S.

However, the Chrysler 300 S offers more space in the interior and cargo capacity and a quintessentially American driving experience. That being said, the Maxima seems like the more sensible choice among the two. 

2022 Chrysler 300 S vs 2021 Toyota Avalon

Coming from the most reliable brand in the world, the 2021 Toyota Avalon offers the best of the brand as a sedan. A bigger interior, more safety and comfort tech, a more powerful engine, and the best MPG figures in the lineup.

All backed up with a cost-effective ownership experience spell that the Avalon is the better option compared to the Chrysler 300 S. 

2022 Chrysler 300 S vs 2021 Dodge Charger

The 2021 Dodge Charger is the corporate cousin to the Chrysler 300 S. Packed with the same engine, the Charger offers more power, same sized interior and cargo, and lower MPG figures. Although the choice of engine options are more on the Charger compared to the 300 S.

Furthermore, if you are not into muscle cars, the Charger might seem a little too raw for your liking compared to its more luxurious cousin. In the end, it boils down to brand preference, but the Charger does strike like a better option with the lower price tag. 

The 2022 Chrysler 300 S sticks to its approach of old-world luxury and the modern-day charm with its full-size dimensions and spacious interior. The V6 engine might seem like a thing of the past, but packs a decent performance for the price it asks. Unless you want something that is totally "current", the 2022 Chrysler 300 S is worth a look for its luxurious ride experience and old-world charm among the modern-day rivals.