Additionally, driver and passenger comfort is enhanced by adjustable front seats. The rear seats fold down for additional luggage capacity. Other items that add to the practicality of the Stratus are power windows, door locks, and side mirrors. The climate control system quickly gets the interior to the desired temperature, and has ducts under the front seats for excellent circulation. The Stratus is compact outside and mid-sized inside, with reasonable room for five adults.
Safety is important in the family car market.
The Stratus meets all 1997 side impact requirements, and has dual airbags, three-point outboard seat belts with front seat adjustable shoulder strap height and power steering as standard equipment. Antilock brakes are available as an option. In common with Chrysler's other family cars, the Stratus is a traditional American car under its flashy cab-forward skin. The ride is soft and well-damped, without the firmness of many imports. Its size and power steering make it easy to maneuver and park.