The 2015 Chrysler 300’s recent refresh and model shuffle clearly reflects this new set of priorities. Gone is the fire-breathing SRT model, and assuming its place at the top of the family cars line-up is the new 300C Platinum trim. The 300C Platinum goes full-luxury with its interior trappings, including waffle-board leather seats, a higher standard of wood trim compared to other 300 models, and Nappa leather on the dash, the door panels, and the (available) two-tone steering wheel. It’s old-school in its philosophy, but not in its execution, with the sedan’s spacious cabin proving to be an ultra-comfortable place to spend some time.

The sense of smooth insulation from the outside world continues with the revised 300S, ostensibly the sportiest model in the Chrysler 300 family with a stiffer suspension, 20-inch rims, unique styling cues inside and out, and more aggressive steering and transmission programming. Still, when driven in a relaxed manner there’s really no indication that you’re piloting anything other than a big, composed car – a feeling that unfortunately also extends into the heavy 300S’ performance envelope during more aggressive maneuvers.

Sitting at the entry-level is the Chrysler 300 Limited, a model that’s nicer than previous affordable editions of the sedan, but one that’s somewhat less stylish inside and out. You get access to the same Uconnect infotainment interface available with the 300S and 300C – and it’s one of the best in the business – but there’s a bit of a fleet feel to the Limited that will appeal mostly to those who prize affordability over features in a large vehicle.

In addition to all of the comfort gear that has been stuffed into the 300, Chrysler has also revamped the sedan’s safety technologies. Like before, you can get the Chrysler 300 with a blind spot monitoring system and forward collision warning system, but with the introduction of stop-and-go capability for the car’s adaptive cruise control there’s now an automatic braking feature to help prevent accidents. Lane departure warning is also joined by a lane departure assistance feature that can guide the 300 back from the brink should it stray from the straight and narrow.