Chrysler Imperial.
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While the big Chrysler Imperial isn’t making a comeback anytime soon, we can still imagine what a new one for the 21st century could look like.
One that looks as decadent as they used to. With a giant chrome that is trying hard to compete with Cadillac and Lincoln. And least, used to…
Chrysler’s CEO has already mentioned they are working on a brand new SUV based on the Jeep Wagoneer EV. And maybe, just maybe, a new sedan and even a coupe. However, she also mentioned that all-new Chrysler designs would be based on the crazy futuristic Halcyon concept. That means no return to a classic design with a giant chrome grille.
In a world of bigger and bigger SUVs, a large luxury sedan wouldn’t be out of place at all. The new 2025 Dodge Charger EV is over 206 inches long. Which is about the same as a Mercedes S-Class. Just adding a few inches would produce one impressive-looking sedan. One that could still be much more affordable than its competition from Germany. A large luxury STLA-based EV sedan competing with the Lucid Air, Mercedes EQS, and BMW i7. For less…
I’ve posted a few illustrations showing future large Cadillac and Lincoln sedans, but a Chrysler would have to be less expensive, just like Chryslers are supposed to be. The brand does have quite a glorious past and I think it’s time to use some of it for inspiration for a few future models.
Meanwhile, we’ll probably never see one of these again. And if we ever see another Chrysler Imperial, it will probably be a huge SUV competing with the Cadillac Escalade, and not a real sedan…