For 2014, the Chrysler 200 Convertible provides consumers a fun, open-air driving experience featuring elegant craftsmanship inside and out, an extraordinary level of standard content, intuitive technology at a price that is pleasing to the wallet and a lively, responsive driving experience. The Chrysler 200 Convertible is an exciting alternative for customers who want the benefits of a coupe and the true open-air freedom of a convertible, all at a surprising value.

The 2014 Chrysler 200 Convertible is unique in the standard specialty segment as a true mid-size convertible that comfortably seats four adults and has room in the trunk, even when the power top is dropped. Consumers can choose from two automatically latching, power tops, a body-color-painted steel, retractable hardtop, or a cloth soft top, both of which can drop with the press of a button on the key fob or the center console.

With clean, sleek lines, the signature Chrysler grille and winged badge, LED light pipe accents in the front projector headlamps, LED tail lamps, a well-crafted interior including “soft-touch” armrests and one-piece instrument panel and premium touch points throughout the vehicle, the 2014 Chrysler 200 Convertible delivers a design with purpose and attainable luxury.

The 2014 Chrysler 200 Convertible provides drivers a fun, confident, handling performance in all driving situations, whether it’s commuting to work or a weekend adventure on scenic roads. The Chrysler 200 Convertible offers the choice of two powertrains: the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, which provides outstanding V-6 horsepower and exceptional fuel economy, or the proven 2.4-liter World Gas Engine. Both are mated to the 62TE six-speed automatic transmission. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine produces 283 horsepower (211 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) of torque and has an estimated U.S. EPA fuel economy rating of 19 miles per gallon (mpg) city and 29 mpg highway. The 2.4-liter I-4 World Gas Engine produces 173 horsepower (129 kW) and 166 lb.-ft. (225 N•m) of torque and has an EPA fuel economy rating of 18 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. The 200 Convertible has a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and every available safety feature is standard on every model.

The 2014 Chrysler 200 Convertible is available in three different models in the United States – the Chrysler 200 Convertible Touring, the 200 Convertible Limited and the Chrysler 200 S model. All are packed with an exceptional level of standard content, exquisite style, safety and a dynamic, open-air driving experience at a surprising value.

2014 Chrysler 200 Convertible Touring Model

The Chrysler 200 Convertible Touring model is powered by the 2.4-liter I-4 World Gas Engine mated to the 62TE six-speed automatic transmission which has an EPA Fuel Economy rating of 18 miles per gallon (mpg) city and 29 mpg highway. Standard equipment includes: power cloth top, advanced multistage driver and front passenger air bags, supplemental front-seat mounted driver and passenger air bags, active head restraints, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, electronic stability control, traction control, Sentry Key engine immobilizer, illuminated keyless entry, security alarm, speed control, power locks, power windows, power top down via the key fob, rear window defroster, power trunk lid release, acoustic laminated front windshield glass, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), universal garage door opener, bi-functional halogen headlamps, automatic headlamps with turn off time delay, power heated exterior mirrors, 17-inch aluminum wheels, automatic temperature control, six-way power driver and front passenger seats, Media Center 130 CD/MP3 radio, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-wrapped shift knob with chrome accent, tilt/telescoping steering column, ambient LED interior lighting and premium cloth seats.

Available equipment for the Touring model includes the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine – one of “Ward’s 10 Best Engines” – which produces 283 horsepower (211 kW) and 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) of torque, retractable, body color steel hardtop, windscreen, a Cold-weather Group with heated front seats and remote start, 18-inch aluminum polished wheels, Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth and the Uconnect Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3 with a 6.5-inch touchscreen radio.

2014 Chrysler 200 Convertible Limited Model

The Chrysler 200 Convertible Limited model offers the standard features the Touring model, offers as well as: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, dual bright exhaust tips, leather seats, Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3 and a 6.5-inch touchscreen, Uconnect handsfree phone, iPod connector, fog lamps, bright exterior mirrors and door handles, 18-inch aluminum wheels, express up/down key fob, remote start and windscreen.

Optional equipment includes: retractable, body color hardtop, Boston Acoustics speaker system, Uconnect Voice Command, remote USB port and Bluetooth streaming audio.

2014 Chrysler 200 S Model

The Chrysler 200 S model offers the standard features of the Limited model plus: Premium Boston Acoustic speakers, “S” heated, leather front and rear seats with suede inserts, perforated leather-wrapped “S” steering wheel, 18-inch aluminum “S” wheels with black painted pockets, body color mirrors and door handles, “S” Grille with black painted bars, “S” headlamps with black background, “S” fog lamp bezels and a unique Chrysler winged badge with black inlay.

Available equipment on the S model is the Uconnect Voice Command, remote USB port and Bluetooth streaming audio.

The 2014 Chrysler 200 Convertible is available in the following exterior colors: Billet Metallic Clear Coat, Black Clear Coat, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Crystal Blue Pearl Coat, Deep Auburn Metallic, Tungsten Silver Metallic, True Blue Pearl Coat and Cashmere Pearl Coat.

The 200 Convertible is built in the United States at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, Mich.

Today at the Detroit Auto Show, Chrysler has official taken the covers off the new Chrysler 200 sedan. It's a complete redesign, not a facelift -- and it's here not a moment too soon.

The first generation of the Sebring-derived 200 may have had some impressive ad campaigns to stoke its sales, but at the end of the day the car was never really a hot seller. With today's debut of the 2015 model, Chrysler hopes to turn things around for the 300's smaller sibling. As we've now seen, the new 200 is about as different from the old model as you can get. To start with, its based on an Alfa Romeo platform (though it has a couple of Chrysler's own engines to choose from). And, of course, it looks much fresher on the outside than the outgoing model.

The new 200 shares its architecture with the Dodge Dart and the Jeep Cherokee, though its wheelbase stays about the same compared to the previous car. So the 200 will maintain about the same proportions on the outside, even though the new car is just a bit longer and wider -- within an inch or so of the old model.

The exterior design is nothing like that of the old model, however. It's sleeker, more refined and more slippery, with an aerodynamic coefficient of 0.27. Chrome is used more sparingly on the exterior, and the overall look of the car seems to benefit from it. The interior is all new as well, with a flying buttress console that is reminiscent of Volvo's sedans. The console itself is shaped as an incline, and flows from the armrest to the dash. It is obvious that Chrysler spent a lot of time getting the interior just right; they've even added a Detroit skyline motif to the floormats.

The 200 will be available in a choice of four trim levels: the base LX, the slightly fancier Limited, the sport-oriented 200S, and the top-of-the-line 200C.

Engines will include a 2.4-liter MultiAir 2 Tiger Shark inline-four powerplant producing 184 hp and 173 lb-ft of torque, as well as a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 good for 295 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque.

The newest detail on the inside is the gear lever, or lack thereof. The Chrysler 200 boasts an all-new nine-speed transmission, and it's controlled via a chrome shift knob on the center console -- something akin to Mercedes-Benz COMAND knob or BMW's iDrive controller. While the new shift knob itself is a novelty item of sorts, what it's connected to is really what matters, as the nine-speed transmission will be more fuel efficient -- reportedly achieving 35 mpg on the highway. In addition to that, the 200 will also be available with a new all-wheel-drive system featuring an automatic disconnecting rear axle. This is also designed to improve fuel economy when all-wheel drive is not needed, and is similar to the system used in the 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The full fuel economy figures haven't been released yet, but so far you can expect to see at least a 13 percent improvement for the fuel economy in the Pentastar V6 model and a 6 percent improvement for the four-cylinder.

The suspension features a MacPherson strut setup in the front and a multi-link independent suspension in the rear, both of which should make for a far more entertaining ride than in the outgoing car. The braking system features single-piston calipers on all four corners, with 12-inch front rotors on the four-cylinder models and 13-inch rotors on the V6 models.

As for pricing, expect the base LX model to start at $22,695, which means a four-speaker stereo system, 17-inch wheels and a basic urethane steering wheel with audio control buttons. The 200 Limited starts at $24,250; this gets you a five-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth along with a six-speaker stereo system and one-touch front windows.

The next trim level up from that is the 200S, and this is sporty model which will have black cloth seats with blue leather inserts, a power drivers seat and a leather steering wheel with paddle shifters. The 200S will also have a slightly firmer suspension setup, and will feature 18-inch wheels. Buyers will can opt for a panoramic sunroof, HID headlights and optional 19-inch wheels. The Premium Lighting Group will include HID headlights with LED running lights and LED fog lights. The Pentastar V6 is optional, as is all-wheel drive. The 200S starts at $25,490.

The top of the line model is the 200C. Heated leather seats are standard, along with a power seat for the front passenger. A 7-inch display for the instrument cluster also comes with the 200C, along with a rear-view camera, remote start, dual-zone climate control and 17-inch wheels. Options include the Pentastar V6, all-wheel drive, 19-inch wheels and a panoramic sunroof. The 200C starts at $26,990.

To start with, its based on an Alfa Romeo platform (though it has a couple of Chrysler's own engines to choose from). And, of course, it looks much fresher on the outside than the outgoing model.

The suspension features a MacPherson strut setup in the front and a multi-link independent suspension in the rear, both of which should make for a far more entertaining ride than in the outgoing car. The braking system features single-piston calipers on all four corners, with 12-inch front rotors on the four-cylinder models and 13-inch rotors on the V6 models.