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A Better 1996’s Model: The 1997 Chrysler Cirrus LX

There have been several award-winning cars from Chrysler over the years, including the Chrysler Cirrus of 1997. There are two trim levels to the Cirrus, including LX and LXi. The LX version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1996 the popular 2.5 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the Cirrus for 1996 and 1997 includes the 2.5 liter engine by Mitsubishi, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Cirrus.

The Cirrus uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The Cirrus is 187.00 inches long, 71.70 inches wide, and 52.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $18,160, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,637. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 Cirrus is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 1997 Cirrus gets 29 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Chrysler Cirrus

The 1997 model year was very successful for the Chrysler Cirrus. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LX version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.