Chrysler Concorde.
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Since Dodge is working on a new Dodge Stealth, this time as an EV SUV and not a sports car, why not a new Chrysler Concorde?
Chrysler desperately needs something, anything. And it seems the ultra-futuristic Halcyon concept will not be a preview of a realistic production car. Unlike what Stellantis did with the Dodge Charger, Jeep Wagoneer SE and Recon.
While they need a replacement for the aging Pacifica minivan, they could also use a sedan. (or anything else). There is a rumor of a new Chrysler SUV based on the Stealth and Jeep Wagoneer SE coming up as well. But a sedan based on the new Dodge Charger EV would also help a lot.
While the Dodge Stealth name was used from 1990 to 1996, “Concorde” was used on a Chrysler sedan from 1992 to 2004, over 2 generations.
The first generation was part of Chrysler’s all-new “Cab-forward” sedans. With versions from Chrysler, but also Dodge and Eagle. These were all basically the same cars and looked very similar. Which is what most US manufacturers are still doing these days.
The Concorde was especially close to the Eagle model, with only a different front end and rear lights. With a few other details. And of course, more chrome, because you know, Chrysler…
Over its 5-year run, the 1st generation Concorde sales number varied from 50,000 a year to over 70,000. Which wasn’t bad. However, it was not nearly as popular as its cheaper Dodge Intrepid cousin with sales ranging from 70,000 to over 151,000.
For the 1998 model year, Chrysler gambled again with a brand-new design that had no visual connection with the previous generation. The 2nd generation Concorde almost looked like one of these fantastic Chrysler Concepts we had seen in the 1990s.
The new generation was also longer by almost 8 inches yet lighter by over 100 pounds. In my opinion, these were fantastic-looking cars. They were later replaced by the new Chrysler 300, which was another great design. (For some reason, I haven’t seen any of these in many years.)
Let’s hope Stelantis can find it in its heart to give us another great Chrysler sedan. A smooth, powerful, and totally quiet large sedan would really made a great new Chrysler model.
So far, Nissan and Infiniti are rumored to come up with new large sedans based on their EV platform, as well as Lexus.
Why not Concorde?
Guaranteed that Carlos Tavares will eat haggis through his nostrils while playing the bagpipes out another orifice before any of that happens.
Interestingly, the Eagle and Hornet were all original AMC names. But Chrysler should definitely have a big sedan, and use names from their past (not 200 or 300). Stealth, though…? Not so much.