2000 Chrysler Cirrus Chrysler Cirrus 2000 Chrysler Cirrus LX Sedan Sedan FWD Sterling Heights, MI With a redesigned Cirrus modeled after the exceptionally attractive Concorde due in showrooms for 2001, the 2000 model is essentially a carryover model. Child-seat tethers have been added behind the back seat, four new colors debut, and an entry level LX arrives. This information has not yet been compiled for this vehicle. This information has not yet been compiled for this vehicle. We really like the Chrysler Cirrus. It offers more car for the money than nearly anything else in the compact class. With an equipment list that includes everything from power goodies and a premium sound system to a 2.5-liter V6 engine and leather seats, Cirrus is actually competitive with many luxury sedans from the U.S. and Japan at a fraction of the price. All of these accouterments are perfect for turning the Cirrus into the ideal car for empty-nesters or young individuals who don't need or want a big car, but who like the luxurious touch. But for that low price, you give up a certain degree of refinement. Cirrus is constructed using cheap materials, and can be loud on the highway. The Mitsubishi-sourced V6 thrashes when pushed. However, there is value here for people wanting amenities and interior space for a low price. Now, if that price isn't low enough for you, Chrysler has added a budget model to the lineup, the entry-level LX. It has the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as the Plymouth Breeze, and since pricing is barely a smidge higher than the Breeze, expect the demise of the Plymouth model following the intro of the LX. If you can overlook the economy-car levels of refinement, the Cirrus is a pleasing driver. It handles well, and offers a high driving position with excellent forward visibility. Check your rearview mirror, however, and you'll be hard pressed to guess where the rear of the car is, much less whether traffic is following you. The rear deck on this car is quite tall. Trunk space, thanks to the bulging back end, is commodious, and there's plenty of room in back for the kids. But families may want to consider other models after checking crash-test scores for the Cirrus. Protection levels are not the best in the class. We've seen the spy photos of the new Cirrus, due for 2001, and the car looks very similar to the current Concorde - in other words, delicious. Plus, the new car should be slightly larger and will certainly be more powerful. This means good deals can be made on the outgoing 2000 Cirrus, thanks to heavy incentives and rebates. With the average price of a new car creeping toward $25,000, it is uncommon to be able to purchase a heavily loaded sedan for this price. Cirrus represents value. Chevrolet Malibu Mazda 626 Mercury Mystique Nissan Altima 336,000 336,000 336,000 5100,000 9.4 sec. 139 ft. 0.76 4 2 liters Inline 132 hp @ 5600 rpm 130 ft-lbs. @ 4600 rpm 186 in. 71 in. 54.1 in. 2911 lbs. 108 in. 38.4 in. 36.8 in. 55.2 in. 54.7 in. 52.8 in. 52.7 in. 42.3 in. 38.1 in. 15.7 cu.ft. Optional Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Rating = Average Rating = Good Average Poor Poor Marginal 16 gal. 26 mpg / 37 mpg 22 mpg / 31 mpg 416 mi. / 592 mi. 352 mi. / 496 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $15,147 $16,480 7.35% $575 N/A 3% of the Total MSRP LX (5M): 2.0L I4 SOHC SMPI 16-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 510 amp battery; 90 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 3.94 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; touring ride suspension, front independent double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; power rack-and-pinion steering; front disc/rear drum brakes; 16 gal. capacity fuel tank; front mud flaps, side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers with chrome bumper insert; body-colored bodyside molding; monotone clearcoat paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps with delay-off feature; driver's and passenger's manual remote black outside mirrors; 15" x 6" steel wheels; P195/65TR15 A/S BSW tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, cassette player, 6 speakers, and fixed antenna; child safety rear door locks, remote trunk release; 1 power accessoryoutlet, driver's foot rest; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, brake fluid, door ajar, trunk ajar; driver's and passenger's front airbags; tinted windows, manual front and rear windows; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes4-way adjustment, lumbar support, passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment; full folding rear bench seat; front height adjustable seatbelts; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full color-keyed carpet floor covering, simulated wood trim on instrument panel; interior lights include dome light with fade; sport steering wheel with tilt adjustment; vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove boxwith light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel bin, 1 seat back storage pocket, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo light; black grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles. LXi (4A) (in addition to or instead of LX (5M) equipment): 2.5L V6 SOHC SMPI 24-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 3.9 axle ratio; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote black outside mirrors; cruise control with steering wheel controls; power door locks with 2 stage unlock, remote keyless entry; garage door opener; panic alarm; power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down; carpeted floor mats, leather-wrapped gearshift knob; interior lights include front reading lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors and cargo net.