Chrysler Crossfire Coupé (03-08) - Review

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The Crossfire is based on the old Mercedes SLK underneath. It manages to outdo the Audi TT in the look-at-me stakes and it uses some interesting design cues - on the outside at least. It's let down by the interior though, particularly the naff silver plastic trim and cramped driving position. It's not involving to drive either but the V6 engine offers decent pace and works well with the auto gearbox.
2.5 out of 5

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Mercedes-Benz underpinnings, rare sight on the roads

Cheap and plasticky interior, dull to drive, poor gearboxes

The Crossfire is based on the old Mercedes SLK underneath. It manages to outdo the Audi TT in the look-at-me stakes and it uses some interesting design cues - on the outside at least. It's let down by the interior though, particularly the naff silver plastic trim and cramped driving position. It's not involving to drive either but the V6 engine offers decent pace and works well with the auto gearbox.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3 out of 5

    "Originally just one engine was available in the Crossfire - a 3.2-litre V6 which boasts 215bhp. This..."

  • Handling

    3 out of 5

    "The two-seater Chrysler is rear wheel driven with a very stiff chassis and huge wheels so you know..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    2.5 out of 5

    "The price you pay for those looks is a lack of interior space. There are no rear seats and not even..."

  • Practicality

    2 out of 5

    "The boot is as small as you'd expect in a two-seat roadster and with 215 litres of space it's only..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "The Crossfire comes pretty well equipped with traction control, electronic stability control,..."

  • Behind the wheel

    2 out of 5

    "If you're over six foot tall you may find the seat doesn't go back far enough to give you a..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    2.5 out of 5

    "Although insurance and road tax aren't cheap, fuel costs aren't as extortionate as you may think..."

  • Green credentials

    1.5 out of 5

    "The Crossfire performs badly on the eco front and its 3.2-litre V6 engine emits 250g/km of CO2 (with..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    3 out of 5

    "Safety is well taken care of with four airbags and deformable cushioning to protect your head. A..."

  • Reliability

    4 out of 5

    "The mechanicals have been carried over from the Mercedes SLK and as such are well proven so expect..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    4 out of 5

    "A huge amount of deals on offer and you don't even need to go to a Chrysler dealer to buy one. The..."

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "There are a fair few Crossfires around, both at dealers and as private sales. The model has suffered..."

  • Selling

    2.5 out of 5

    "The market for large coupes like this is a tricky one - especially when the default choice is the..."

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