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The Chrysler Concorde LXi for 2003: Improving on 2002

Several things can be said about the Chrysler Concorde series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Chrysler Concorde Engine Specs

The restyled Concorde LXi is equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Chrysler four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2002 version.

The fuel system for the 2003 Concorde is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Concorde LXi 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 listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $25,910, with a dealer invoice cost of $23,989. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Concorde is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Concorde LXi received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty seven when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Chrysler Concorde LXi sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chrysler, specifically a Concorde.