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- Attractive styling
- Sporty handling
- Smooth ride
- Dated design
- Small, cramped cockpit
- Slow, vague steering response
2008 is the last production year for the Chrysler Crossfire. Although not as head-turning as when the car was introduced in 2004, the Chrysler Crossfire still gets praise from reviewers for its distinctive styling. While road test reviews offer kudos for the Crossfire's sporty handling and comfortable ride, they also mention its shortcomings: a cramped cabin and high price tag. Better sports car choices in this price range include the Audi TT (*est. $34,800 to $45,900) and BMW Z4 (*est. $36,400 to $42,400).
As an older model that is now out of production, there are not a lot of reviews of the Crossfire, and no recent head-to-head comparisons. The best review is by Edmunds.com, which describes the many good qualities of the Chrysler Crossfire, but points out that many newer sports cars are better choices. Consumer Reports has a good summary of the 2008 Crossfire, based on tests it did when the model was introduced in 2004.
Our Sources
1. Edmunds.com
Editors provide a well-rounded review of the Chrysler Crossfire, noting its strengths and weaknesses, and suggesting that better value can be found in competitors such as the BMW Z4, 128i, Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G37.
Review: 2008 Chrysler Crossfire Review, Editors of Edmunds.com
The Chrysler Crossfire coupe and roadster are each described with good detail, and editors list their favorite features along with drawbacks. KBB praises the styling and performance, but notes that the interior is rather cramped and the price is high.
Review: 2008 Chrysler Crossfire Review, Editors of Kelley Blue Book
3. Cars.com
Cars.com includes the Chrysler Crossfire on its "Best Bet" list. Likes include "sporty handling" and maneuverability, and seat comfort/support. Dislikes include ride comfort, visibility and interior space.
Review: 2008 Chrysler Crossfire Review, Editors of Cars.com, Sep. 1, 2007
This review is a short, descriptive write-up that emphasizes the Chrysler Crossfire's role as a "purist's sports car." Based on other published reviews as well as the reviewer's own time behind the wheel, the Crossfire is praised for its "quick and neat" convertible top, good cargo room in the coupe and muscular styling, but the interior is cramped.
Review: 2008 Chrysler Crossfire Bottom Line, Marty Padgett
5. ConsumerReports.org
Editors of Consumer Reports based the current report on a test of the 2004 Chrysler Crossfire coupe, which is not significantly different from this year's model. One unique aspect of Consumer Reports is its data on historical reliability, as compiled in large owner surveys.
Review: Chrysler Crossfire Review, Editors of Consumer Reports
ConsumerGuide.com briefly rates each detail of the Chrysler Crossfire, describing its pros and cons and listing its specifications and equipment. In a total of the numerical ratings, the Crossfire comes up with a much lower score compared to the average of all other sporty/performance cars.
Review: 2008 Chrysler Crossfire Review, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, May 28, 2008
This relatively short article gives a brief narrative summary of the Chrysler Crossfire, describing some of its features and standard equipment. However, the review does not seem to be based on a road test and is non-critical.
Review: 2008 Chrysler Crossfire Review, Editors of AutomobileReviewer.com, Dec. 17, 2007
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