The 200 will have the option of two powertrains: the 2.4 liter inline 4-cylinder or, for higher trim levels, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 putting out 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. A 4- or 6-speed automatic transmission is also on the table.

One thing the car has going for it, assuming even a passable level of quality, is that it will replace the unpopular Sebring model when it hits dealerships in the latter part of the year. I'm sure the fact that the name is evocative of the larger 300 sedan indicates that Chrysler execs are hoping for the same lightning in a bottle that accompanied Ralph Gilles' creation when it went on sale in 2004.