Chrysler Crossfire Roadster (04-08) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on
If you need a two-seat convertible to get you noticed then the Crossfire Roadster is worth a look. What it lacks in badge image, it makes up for with visual appeal and relative exclusivity - as a used buy it can make a bargain open top sports car. However its by far the perfect package. The engine is sluggish, the gearboxes (both automatic and manual) are poor and it is dull to drive. The cheap-feeling plasticky interior and cramped cockpit complete the underwhelming package.
2.5 out of 5

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Running costs

Although insurance and road tax aren't cheap, fuel costs aren't as extortionate as you may think with the standard car able to return 37mpg and the SRT-6 capable of 26mpg. However servicing can be expensive and certain parts can take time to source as they have to come from America.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Variable.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£460.00 - £475.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

1.5 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

The Crossfire performs badly on the eco front and its 3.2-litre V6 engine emits 250g/km of CO2 (with the manual gearbox) although fuel economy is slightly more respectable with a figure of 37mpg for both the automatic and manual versions.

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