Chrysler

With Plymouth being mothballed, Chrysler Corp. is down to only two makes with a handful of models each.  Dodge has gone trucks-and-high-performance-only, and Chrysler itself has but one model that (barely) fits my criteria.


200
The cheapest 200 is only a hair under $20k and gets exactly 30mpg.  It's definitely a borderline case, but it's also a very handsome automobile - and a comfortable one.  Like the other midsize sedans I've tried, the 200 is not difficult to get into or out of.  The driver's seat is a very nice place to be, with comfy seats and an interior that is at least trying to look high-end.  It's not quite as spacious as the similarly-priced Fusion, but it makes up for it with loads of class.  I would not mind driving a 200, and I will at least consider it as a contender for additional evaluation.