Chrysler 300.
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Chrysler decided to discontinue the 300 sedan last year.
At the same time, Stellantis also killed the Dodge Challenger and the previous generation Challenger. While the Dodge models morphed into the brand new Charger available in both 2 or 4 doors, there is no replacement for the Chrysler 300. At least so far…
The new STLA large platform is used for the new 2025 Dodge Charger. But also for the upcoming Jeep Wagoneer S and Recon. You would think the cost of designing a Chrysler body on top of that same platform would not be prohibitive, and a great way to revive the old Chrysler brand. We have previously heard that a new SUV based on the STLA large platform is coming as a Chrysler. Which would obviously closely be related to the future Dodge Stealth EV SUV. (itself related to the Wagoneer S).
But why not a new Chrysler sedan based on the Charger? I mean really. If Stellantis thinks there is a market for a large Dodge EV sedan there is probably one for a large Chrysler EV sedan as well. And maybe even a larger one. Since this would be a more luxurious version that could compete with higher-end cars like the new A6 Audi e-Tron sedan. Or even the Mercedes EQE sedan and BMW i5.
Something with a definite American flair could be popular. Just like the original Chrysler 300 was a very American alternative to foreign sedans.
The first generation Chrysler 300 came out in 2004 and was designed by Ralph Gilles, who is now the chief design officer at Stellantis, by the way. The great design emphasized the big American sedan feel of the car while being only a couple of inches longer than a Toyota Avalon. The RWD platform and available V8 completed the total transformation from the previous Chrysler Concorde.
A second generation came out in 2011 and wasn’t as original. But an evolution and a refined version of the 1st generation. I personally think it still looks great today, almost 15 years later.
I think a 3rd generation could reinvent the Chrysler 300 for the modern age. The “300” names still mean something to many, unlike older names like “Concorde” or “New Yorker”.
The Chrysler Halcyon concept we saw is a complete departure from any other previous Chrysler models and does look great. But that concept was in no way previewing a production car and looked more like a Science Fiction movie prop. Unlike the Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer concepts. it seems that Chryuelr might either be working on something completely different or is getting ready to close its doors…
Either way, I don’t think the Halcyon is Chrysler’s future.
Stellantis is going through major cost-cutting. It’s highly unlikely they would commit to something like this as it would likely be a low volume addition to their portfolio.
Stellantis has tons of unsold inventory so they’re holding off.
This is,beautiful, and of course being cool, won’t be built .
We are in the most retrograde period in automobile history ‘ design.
Pass a dealers lot not in a Metro Area , and see nothing but trucks.
So everyone wants a truck ?
I don’t know anyone, and none of us , young to old wants an SUV, or Crossover.
I would like to see this as New Yorker , or Newport.
The name 300 is legendary, but just lost in the world of alphanumeric ones today .
There was 10 series of the Chrysler 300 starting in 1955.
https://www.rollsauto.com/blog/chrysler-300-models-changes-through-the-years#:~:text=their%20model%20numbers.-,The%20First%20Generation:%20Chrysler%20C%2D300%20(1955),the%20price%20of%20nearly%20$4%2C000.
No offense but what in the world are you taliking about in relation to the generations of tge chyrsler 300? The 1st 300 was in 1956. There are ar least 6 generations of 300’s prior to 1979. Then there were the b body and 1980 j platform. The next 300 was in 1998. Seriously. The 300 is one of chrysler’s oldest names
Stellantis has plundered the American market. Nothing new for Chrysler except promises. $100k Jeeps. Yet in Europe they’ve rebuilt the entire Citroen line (including many EV trucks), rebuilt the entire Peugeot lineup (hybrids, PHEVs, BEVs, ICEs). They’re resurrecting Lancia (a long dead brand), pushing new DS ultraluxury cars, and driving sales of Fiats into South America. But, their total cash flow is plummeting because North America is where they’ve been making money. The rest is a welfare line. They need to get Tavares out as CEO ASAP. All he’s done is throw the Americans into the trash can while picking our pockets. And now they’re paying the price. But my point is that Stellantis COULD HAVE done all that you mentioned, including adding more hybrids to Chrysler’s lineup.
They should have a Chrysler 500
The Chrysler brand goes back 3 generations in my family including aunts and uncles. As for myself at 76 years old I’ve owned 5 Chryslers, 1 Plymouth, and 1 Jeep. Chrysler has always been my first choice. Now I drive a Ford. I don’t like SUV’s and think ChryCo should bring the 300 back. My 2002 Jeep and 2015 300 were the most reliable vehicles I’ve ever owned. I also think a rear drive LeBaron should be revisited.
To bad I hope thay stay open and take care of their workers and make great cars & suv like thay used to.
This would make an absolute seamless transition into a new design language for Chrysler/Stellantis. It, in design language. Is the antithesis to their retro-30’s inspired language from 2005-2023 . It’s perfectly befitting the 300 nameplate. But, in all honesty. This screams, Chrysler Imperial to me. Art-Decreation (yes, I made up a word) at its finest.