Chrysler 300 wagon.
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While Chrysler decided to discontinue the good old 300 last year, there has never been a 300 Wagon. At least in the US. Since a wagon version of the first generation 300C was available in Europe, Australia, South America, and the Middle East. It was basically a Chrysler version of the Dodge Magnum wagon.
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 and 4 doors, there is no direct replacement for the Chrysler 300. At least so far…
Chrysler’s CEO has already mentioned a few future Chrysler models, like a new STLA-based SUV, and maybe a new sedan as well. Apparently, all inspired by the crazy futuristic Halcyon concept we saw last year.
The new STLA large platform is used for the new 2025 Dodge Charger. But also for upcoming Jeep Wagoneer S and upcoming 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.
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…
A wagon version of a possible new generation Chrysler 300 would really help the brand stand out. However, it might be a gamble Stellantis isn’t willing to take.
The illustration above shows what a wagon version of a next-generation Chrysler 300 (slightly) inspired by the Halcyon concept could look like.
The Dodge Magnum was basically the Chrysler 300 wagon
The First generation of the 300 came out in 1955…..there have been many 300s, even a front drive 300 in 1998……how in the world could you think the 1st generation was in 2004??? You all need to do a better job
This looks like a cadillac or buick copycat electric vehicle/ Electra
Dear Frank: Must you be THAT person? I think we all know that the OP was well aware of the 1950s-era 300s, and that 2004 was definitely not the first generation of the nameplate. I also think everyone (except you, for some reason) understood the OP was referring to the first generation of the current iteration of Chrysler’s large sedan.
If the 300 name means something to you (‘55-‘70, ‘79, ‘93 (one), ‘99-‘04 (M), ‘05-‘23) then so does New Yorker (‘40-‘96). The New Yorker name went away after ‘96 because the LHS (same car with Euro-tuned suspension) sold better.
Concorde doesn’t mean much to Chrysler as the name came from AMC, which Chrysler bought in ‘87 – Hence the short lived Eagle division. Concorde started as the Chrysler variant of Dodge intrepid and morphed into the LHS body in ‘98
Love it can I see one in person.
Keep the sedan 300c bring it back. The Suv No for me. Yes, for the 300! Do not waste anymore time. I am 300 person.
Yes bring back the 300 4 door. Chrysler.. love my 2015 model but the air conditioners go out
Yes bring back the 300 4 door. Chrysler.. love my 2015 model but the air conditioners go out
Sell the Chrysler name back to the Chrysler family. Maybe they can sell the Chrysler 300 better than stalantis. Because all stalantis wanted to do was sell all the other little car brands Instead of Chrysler. Make Chrysler great again and Dodge and Plymouth the cars that really meant something. Long live CHRYSLER AND DODGE AND PLYMOUTH.