It's also safe to say Chrysler did the best job of bending the sheet metal on the Stratus. It truly is a stunning-looking car, with its high rear deck, gently sweeping lines and understated grille. But you'll pay for that fun. The variable-assist power steering in the Stratus ES feels only slightly less precise than the unit in the Contour SE, but road feel improves as vehicle speed increases. The Contour had the most luxurious feel of the three, according to Anita, featuring leather seats with softly gathered folds.
Shifts are crisp and clean with the manual transmission.
Contour has a fully independent suspension with gas-pressurized shocks for optimum ride control and exceptional ride comfort. Beefy front and rear stabilizer bars keep body roll to a minimum when cornering. The Detroit News We welcome your comments .