2022 Chrysler 300 price and specs: SRT Core gets big price hike, but how long will the last mainstream V8 rear-wheel drive sedan last?

It's almost confirmed that the Chrysler 300 is on its last legs in Australia.

Shortly before its expected demise, one of three Chrysler 21 model year 300 variants became significantly more expensive in Australia.

The entry-level 300C Luxury and mid-range 300 SRT Core are still only available by special order, but the price of the latter has increased by $6500 to $72,450 plus travel expenses, while the price of the former has remained unchanged at $59,950.

Locals eager to get their hands on a sample of the latest mass produced rear-wheel drive V8 sedan for sale are more likely to walk away with the permanent flagship 300 SRT, which is offered in limited stock to private buyers. for unchanged $77,450.

This was announced by the representative of Chrysler Australia. Cars Guide no corresponding changes were made to the standard 300 SRT Core specification, and the price adjustment was instead driven by external factors.

When asked for an update on the aging and predictably slow selling Chrysler 300 leaving the local market, they declined to comment, noting that an official announcement would be made if there was news to share.

However, NSW Police are expected to take delivery of their last 300 SRT Core patrol cars by the end of this year, so the 300 and wider Chrysler brand in Australia will be put on the wall once its biggest fleet deal is completed.

In any case, the 300C Luxury is powered by a 210-litre V340 naturally aspirated petrol engine with 3.6kW/6Nm, while the 300 SRT Core and 300 SRT are powered by a 350-litre V637 engine with 6.4kW/8Nm. Both units are mated to an eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

The 300C Luxury comes standard with adaptive bi-xenon headlights, 20-inch alloy wheels, an 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a nine-speaker Alpine audio system, and a 7.0-inch multi-steering wheel. display, heated and cooled front seats, dual-zone climate control, leather upholstery, reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors.

The 300 SRT Core adds black satin black 20-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes with black calipers, Bilstein sports suspension, mechanical limited-slip differential, bimodal exhaust system, flat-bottom steering wheel (with shift paddles), front sports seats, and cloth upholstery. It should be noted that the front seats are not heated or cooled like the other two options.

Meanwhile, the 300 SRT also gets 20-inch forged alloy wheels, Bilstein adaptive dampers, red calipers, a double-glazed moonroof, a 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, leather and suede upholstery, carbon fiber trim, forward collision warning, forward collision warning, lane departure, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert.

2022 Chrysler 300 Prices Excluding Travel Expenses