(March 27, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The 2015 Chrysler 200 has fuel economy of up to 36 miles per gallon for the 4-cylinder engine according to new EPA figures released today.

"With fuel economy ratings of up to 36 miles per gallon and features typically found on more expensive luxury vehicles, the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 delivers the premium features customers want at a price they can afford," said Al Gardner, president and CEO — Chrysler Brand.

"With a standard nine-speed transmission, state-of-the art available all-wheel drive, a choice of two powertrains and interior that will wow drivers and passengers alike, the new Chrysler 200 is raising the bar for what customers should expect from a mid-size sedan."

The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 sedan leapfrogs expectations in the mid-size sedan segment for comfort, ride and handling. Engineered to provide premium driving dynamics, highway fuel economy of up to 36 mpg highway, a quiet cabin and an enthusiastic driving experience, the all-new Chrysler 200 delivers exceptional ride and handling characteristics for all roads and weather conditions.

The 2015 Chrysler 200 with the standard 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir2 I-4 engine is rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 23 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined, a five mile per gallon improvement in the highway rating versus the outgoing model.

2015 Chrysler 200 models equipped with the available best-in-class 295 horsepower Pentastar V-6 engine are rated at 19 mpg city, 32 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined. The highway rating is a three mile per gallon improvement versus the outgoing model with the V-6 engine.

All-new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedans equipped with the Pentastar V-6 engine and a new all-wheel-drive system are rated at 18 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.