Chrysler Cirrus - Cirrus in Mexico

Cirrus in Mexico

The first generation Cirrus was sold in Mexico with a turbocharged version of the 2.4 L DOHC I4 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick. The Cirrus' engine was rated at 168 hp (125 kW) at 5200 rpm and 216 lb·ft (293 N·m) torque at 2200 rpm.

When the Cloud Cars were redesigned, the Cirrus name was dropped in the U.S., (the Chrysler Sebring sedan was its replacement) but in Mexico the name continued (Sebring was already registered for a product name there, and Chrysler's usage would constitute trademark infringement.)

Trim levels on the 2001 versions were LX and LXi for the sedan, the convertible was available in one trim level only. All versions were equipped with automatic transmissions.

The second generation Mexican Cirrus comes in two versions: a sedan with Chrysler's turbocharged 2.4 L DOHC engine, and a convertible with the Mitsubishi 2.5 L V6. The turbocharged 2.4 L engine received a power upgrade to 215 hp (160 kW) in 2001.

In March 2004, power was increased to 225 hp (168 kW) at 5200 rpm and 235 lb·ft (319 N·m) of torque at 4200 rpm. Cirrus models with this engine are identified with a "High Output" badge on the back of the vehicle.

In Mexico the current Chrysler Sebring sedan was still sold as the Cirrus until the 2010 model year, when the Chrysler 200 replaces both the Sebring/Cirrus nameplates for the 2011 model year.

The third generation Cirrus sedan was released in 2007. There are three engines available: a 2.4 L DOHC I4 engine producing 172 hp (128 kW) at 6000 rpm, a 2.7L V-6 with 189 hp (141 kW) or a 3.5 L V6 engine producing 232 hp (173 kW) at 6400 rpm. It is available in base, Touring, and Limited trims (the same as the 2007 U.S. and Canadian-specification versions). The convertible continues, with same trim levels as the sedan version.