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Insight Into the Chrysler Concorde for 2003

Posted: February 27, 2009 in 2003, Chrysler, Concorde | Tags: 4-Door, Chrysler Concorde, LX, Sedan, United States market

Chrysler Concorde

The 2003 Chrysler Concorde LX was introduced to compete in the sedan market. There are 3 trim levels for the Concorde in 2003: . With four doors and spacious seating for five, the front-wheel drive Concorde makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Sedan market, including strong offerings from Nissan.

Chrysler Concorde Engine Specs

Chrysler Concorde Engine Specs: The Concorde LX comes outfitted with a 2.7 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 24 valves. The engine, manufactured by Chrysler, is mated to a four-speed transaxle by Chrysler. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chrysler.

The fuel system for the 2003 Concorde is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 17.00 gallons.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Concorde LX are 74.40 inches wide by 207.70 inches long. It sits 55.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 113.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $25,910 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $23,989. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Concorde is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2003 Concorde gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

We Think…

The 2002 model began the promise of the Chrysler Concorde. The 2003 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chrysler hopes that the Concorde LX will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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