When is the new Chrysler 300 coming?

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Dec 20, 2014 | 07:29 PM

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SW17LS

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The new interior is pretty good, but not as good as say a Grand Cherokee IMHO.

Dec 20, 2014 | 08:40 PM

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FrankReynoldsCPA

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I haven't been in a current generation 300, but my folks' 06 300C does not handle like a sports car. It's basically a boat. A really fast boat.

Dec 20, 2014 | 08:44 PM

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Yeah it's not a handling car, it's a big touring sedan

Dec 20, 2014 | 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SW13GS

The new interior is pretty good, but not as good as say a Grand Cherokee IMHO.

Yep the GC definitely scored the best interior for Chrysler.

If they ditched RWD, I'd doubt they'd ditch AWD because the new 200 comes with AWD as an option.

Dec 21, 2014 | 11:36 AM

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I'd be very surprised if the Charger went FWD...I don't think that would happen. It just sells too well as a RWD muscle-car. It will also need to be kept in production if Chevy decides to increase production on the (currently) limited-number SS.

I specifically mentioned the 300 and not the Charger for a reason.

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What irks me is that if they ditch the RWD, they will probably ditch the AWD that goes with it. I'm a firm believer in AWD if you're going to drive in really bad weather or icing conditions, though FWD, with decent tires, will cut it if it's not too bad.

Why do you say that? The CUSW platform, which almost every new FCA FWD product is using, has AWD available. The Jeep Cherokee, 200, and upcoming Town & Country minivan are prime examples. The Dart is the lone exception, but may be getting it as an option in its refresh.

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Dec 21, 2014 | 02:15 PM

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Always a possibility if they follow the Avalon, Maxima, Azera, Cadenza, Impala model. Otherwise they'd be smart to do the Taurus FWD/AWD if indeed they do make the switch.

Dec 21, 2014 | 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TangoRed

I specifically mentioned the 300 and not the Charger for a reason.

I wasn't responding to your post with this statement, but someone else's.

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That's why I said probably drop AWD instead of definitely. AWD can be done with a transverse-engine front-drive platform, but it is more difficult and requires more hardware.