2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible

The 2009 Sebring Convertible is a 2-door, 4-passenger convertible, available in 3 trims, ranging from the LX to the Limited. There is a choice of three engines. The new 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible proves again to be a great buy and a reliable convertible.  The convertible offers a choice of vinyl or cloth soft tops or a retractable hard top.  A few luxury interior features are added to the trim levels for 2009, and a power top is no longer standard on the base model convertible.  The Sebring convertible goes head-to-head with the Pontiac G6, Volkswagen Eos and Toyota Camry Solara convertibles. Both Sebrings are available in base LX, Touring and Limited trim levels, and also share engine options.  The Sebring convertible is nice for a leisurely drive on a sunny day and pulls duty as a regular commuter with a fun side, but it's less sporty than the sedan.

Sebring Convertible Design

The 2009 Chrysler Sebring convertible has two doors and a shortened coupe-like greenhouse, and is 3.2 inches longer than the sedan overall. It rides on the same 108.9-inch wheelbase as the sedan and shares the same tires and wheels.  The convertible's front end features hood strakes, a grille and headlights reminiscent of the Crossfire roadster. Choosing the convertible over the sedan adds about 400 pounds to the car's curb weight, and the convertible roof stows beneath a hard tonneau cover.  Standard 16-inch steel wheels are standard, alloy wheels in 17 and 18 inches are optional, except on the Limited trim, where 18-inch chromed aluminum wheels are standard.    

Cabin Features

The Sebring convertible has a fairly simple cabin, and it is is virtually identical to the Sebring sedan. However, the convertible has a narrower rear seat that allows for seating of just two passengers in back, while the sedan can take three. The convertible's trunk opens like a normal trunk with any of the tops up or down and has 13.1 cubic feet of cargo room. Cargo room shrinks to 6.6 cubic feet with the top down. The dash includes three backlit instrument portals, a two-tone dashboard and an analog clock. The front passenger seat has an optional fold-flat feature to accommodate longer cargo passed through the 60/40-split folding rear seat. A windscreen is standard on convertible Limited models; it stands behind the front headrests to help reduce noise and turbulence commonly associated with convertibles. Opting for the Convenience Group Package on the base convertible adds a power top.

Chrysler Sebring Power

A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is standard in the ba se Sebring. A 2.7-liter V-6, which runs on regular or E85 fuel, is optional in the base model and standard on the Sebring Touring and Limited. The Sebring Limited offers an optional 3.5-liter V-6. The 3.5-liter V-6 runs through a six-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick manual shifting; other engines have a four-speed automatic. Both V-6 engines are rated to tow up to 1,000 pounds.   The 2.4-liter, 16-valve, four-cylinder engine which is standard on the Sebring Convertible LX delivers plenty of power for a base model.  There are different transmissions available for the 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible's, a four speed automatic, or the 5-speed manual transaxle standard on the GTC optional on other models.

Driving in Style

The Sebring convertible isn't as quiet as the sedan, of course, but it isn't noisy underway. Among the convertibles, road noise is best suppressed by the retractable hardtop.   AutoStick® is available on the Chrysler Sebring Convertible Limited edition. The AutoStick will allow you to shift manually through the gears or cruise with the four-speed automatic setting.  The new 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible offe rs a fully independent short - long- arm double wishbone suspension. This stiff suspension cross member enables the use of softer rubber bushings to isolate noise, vibration and harshness on the Sebring Convertible.

Safety Features

For safety, the 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible comes with a next generation multistage driver and front passenger air bags inflate with forces appropriate to the severity of impact. The straight through double rail concept of under body structures utilized in the new Chrysler Sebring Convertible travel front to back on each side, forming a ladder configuration with the cross members. The cross car beam located under the instrument panel contributes to torsional stiffness. The new Sebring ABS Plus antilock brake system (standard on Limited and available on LX, GTC and Lxi) is a sophisticated extension of conventional ABS. During turns it automatically will balance brake force at each individual wheel in return helping to keep the car stable while braking and taking corners. There is now a convenient remote keyless entry system which includes illuminated entry and controls for power door locks the trunk and panic alarm.


The Sebring Convertible is a stylish vehicle that offers open air driving in comfort.  For mileage, the LX achieves 20-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The Limited gets 16-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. For details on the Sebring Convertible Limited, read a myride.com summary.  It's never been easier to lower the top of the 2009 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, the window down switch activates all four side windows simultaneously, the full sealing latch operation releases and secures the top with ease. And all 2009 Sebring Convertible tops are equipped with glass rear windows with defroster. The top can be lowered in about seven seconds. The 2009 Sebring Convertible has an MSRP of $27,790 - $35,125. Read here for for infromation on the 2009 models.