2017 Chrysler 200 Earns Stellar Five-star Safety Rating From NHTSA

Looking for a premium sedan that’s as committed to safety as it is to style? Then you don’t want to overlook the 2017 Chrysler 200.

The Chrysler brand has become famous for its outstanding designs and attention to detail, but it’s also become a leader when it comes to safety. Models like the 2017 Chrysler are leading the charge, having recently earned a five-star overall safety rating from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA).

While it’s important to develop vehicles that evoke excitement and passion, the designers at Chrysler realize that peace of mind and feeling safe out on the road are paramount to driver and owner satisfaction.

When it comes to safety, the 2017 Chrysler 200 acquits itself very well, earning five stars (the highest possible safety rating given by the NHTSA) in the front collision, side-impact in a two-vehicle collision, and side-impact in a single-vehicle collision with a pole or tree tests.

These latest test results complement the Top Safety Pick+ rating given to the 2016 Chrysler 200 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Just how does the 2017 Chrysler 200 manage to earn such stellar safety results? Passive safety systems, such as the vehicle’s body structure, help mitigate the effects of a crash. In fact, more than 60 percent of the Chrysler 200’s body structure is made up of high-strength steel, which helps the vehicle maintain its integrity during collisions.

The 2017 Chrysler 200 also employs a number of active safety systems. Most impressive among its 60 available safety and security features is Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus, which uses intelligent sensor-fusion technology and combines a camera with a radar sensor to alert drivers of impending collisions, brake autonomously and, under certain circumstances, slow or bring the 2017 Chrysler 200 to a full stop.

Hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Virginia Beach is thoroughly impressed with the 2017 Chrysler 200, and we imagine you will be too. If you’re interested in learning more about this safe and award-winning model, be sure to contact us online or visit us at 3152 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. 

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