Although it’s a dark time for Chrysler right now with the current economic crisis hitting car manufacturers hard, they managed to pull off an impressive surprise at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show with their concept 200C hybrid.

This slick looking plug-in hybrid sedan uses ENVI’s ranged-extended electric vehicle technology to great effect. The 200C has a 40 mile range on battery alone and a 400 mile range with battery and a full tank of gas. It also boasts a top speed of 120 miles per hour and will go zero to 60 in seven seconds.

And since an environmentally conscious driver deserves the very best, Chrylser was kind enough to pack the interior of the 200C with the next generation of their uconnect infotainment system. The uconnect is controlled with a touch screen that serves as the hub for the vehicle’s connectivity system with plenty of navigation, music and Internet options. The uconnect system is also designed to connect directly to an iPhone allowing drivers to pre-program temperature, lock the doors, allow you to view an in-car camera remotely and track the car’s location live via GPS.

Of all of Chrysler’s concept cars this one seems the most likely to actually see production. Will it be a case of too little too late for the struggling company? Only time will tell but hopefully this impressive hybrid vehicle will see production.