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I may be in the minority, but I really like the nice modern design of the new Chrysler 200. I would never consider one because every review I've read says the driving dynamics aren't that great. The Chrysler 300 has always been a decent car from a driving dynamics standpoint (partially because it is a carryover from the marriage with Mercedes). I'm just wondering if the next Chrysler 300 will adopt the 200 styling in a bigger package. I think that would be a striking design on a larger car.
The good thing about Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is that they post their 5-year plans on the internet. As you can see, the model should be hitting the streets in 2018. It's got a while. The full presentation can be found here: http://www.fcagroup.com/investorday/...sler_Brand.pdf. Below is a snap shot of the product chart and also the refreshed for 2015 300:
I thought the 100 was going to be a hatch via Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Sedan should sell better here anyway. It's going to end up being a competitor to the ILX, Verano, A3, CLA possibly the S40 if Volvo ever revived it.
Would love to see Chrysler build a 400, something sort of like an Equus or Phaeton
I thought the 100 was going to be a hatch via Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Sedan should sell better here anyway. It's going to end up being a competitor to the ILX, Verano, A3, CLA possibly the S40 if Volvo ever revived it.
Would love to see Chrysler build a 400, something sort of like an Equus or Phaeton
The 100 product was killed then brought back to life in a different form. In the product presentation they mentioned the realignment of Chrysler. It's no longer going to be a premium-ish brand. The 100 is going right into Hyundai Elantra territory. What about the Dart, you say? It's going to remain slightly too large/heavy for its class and become a niche model centered on sporty driving.
Chrysler will certainly not be making a 400 now that Alfa Romeo will be occupying that stratosphere. I'm supportive of the new setup honestly.
It's going to end up being a competitor to the ILX, Verano, A3, CLA possibly the S40 if Volvo ever revived it.
The Verano, size-wise, is small by Buick standards, but not a true compact per se. It is also fairly tall for its size. It is only slightly smaller than the Regal, and actually would fit somewhere in between the Chrysler 100 and 200.
Would love to see Chrysler build a 400, something sort of like an Equus or Phaeton
They could build it and bring back the old Chrysler Imperial nameplate...which has not been used since the early 1980s. It would be a good competitor to the planned RWD Caddy flagship.
They could build it and bring back the old Chrysler Imperial nameplate...which has not been used since the early 1980s. It would be a good competitor to the planned RWD Caddy flagship.
I don't agree with the LOL part. When they first introduced the LH-body cars, they brought back an equally-old name (300) that first debuted in 1955. Nobody thought, back then, that the LH-body 300 would be much of a success either....but it was, and the name was kept from its transition from a V6 FWD to the V6/V8 RWD/AWD.
The reason, IMO, the 300 name (or even 400, as some suggest probably wouldn't work on a new top-level (luxury-oriented) Chrysler is that the present 300 (like the original 300 from the 50s and 60s) is too sport-oriented, especially in the base-Hemi and SRT versions. It rides and handles too firmly for a true American luxo-cruiser. You can disagree with that, but I don't think it merits an LOL.
True, they DID unveil a Imperial concept car some years ago (you might remember it)...but it went nowhere because it looked more like a Rolls-Royce than a Chrysler, not because of the name. That doesn't mean that they have to repeat the mistake of using RR styling.....in fact, I didn't care for it myself.
I merely suggest a Chrysler 400 because they are looking to become an upscale/premium brand like Acura and Buick and Volvo. Hyundai and VW have both ventured into that territory before as well. May not be successful but it adds validity to their quest to be looked at in a more prestigious light
I merely suggest a Chrysler 400 because they are looking to become an upscale/premium brand like Acura and Buick and Volvo. Hyundai and VW have both ventured into that territory before as well. May not be successful but it adds validity to their quest to be looked at in a more prestigious light
Except they're not trying to become an upscale/premium brand...
I was referring to the SRT version.....which i reviewed a couple of years ago. The 300C has less-aggressive wheels/tires/suspension.
Why on earth would you make a statement that the 300 is too hard riding to be an American luxo cruiser after having driven only the SRT version?!?! Of course the SRT is hard riding.
12-18-14, 07:40 PM
When is the new Chrysler 300 coming?
Why on earth would you make a statement that the 300 is too hard riding to be an American luxo cruiser after having driven only the SRT version?!?! Of course the SRT is hard riding. 