Next Chrysler 300.
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Chrysler has been trying its best to stay in the news without any new models. The only thing they produce is the Pacifica Minivan. However, its CEO keeps teasing us about an upcoming SUV. And maybe even a brand new sedan that would basically replace the old Chrysler 300.
These are all good news. And the official plan is still 3 new models by the end of 2026. Besides a new SUV ans a possible new sedan, a redesigned Chrysler Pacifica, and a new EV minivan seem to be in the cards. However, the current management claims all new designs could be influenced by the Halcyon concept.
The illustration above shows a new Chrysler 300 that wouldn’t look like the Halcyon. Instead, a cleaner more modern version of the previous model.
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 300 was a very American alternative to foreign sedans.
The first generation of the modern 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 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.
Recycling previous stories now?
This is like the 15th version of this car posted on here.
I’ve owned three Chrysler 300s in a row now. Is this new one is an electric I’m not interested.
Yes, please, but I only as an ICE with a Hemi V8 or, at the very least, the Hurricane V6. I would buy if Chrysler had the guts to build something like this.
The1975 Chrysler Cordoba and 1982 Chrysler Cordoba have got to be the best Chrysler ever had – the New Yorker was nice but something about the Cordoba just made Chrysler why not the 2026 Chrysler CTC (Cordoba Touring Coupe) Cordoba made Chrysler in the 70’s and 80’s it did it back then who is to say it can’t do it again. Hope Chrysler would consider this. Tony
I use to have chrysler 300.
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Well if you knock your hat off trying to get in the vehicle it’s no good.. and if you finally get in but need to fall out on the ground, use the side of the car to get up.. it’s no good… all of them today are low down to the ground and are slopped back to quickly on the A pillers… and you can’t even wear a hat.. inside the car… so to me they’re of no value… I will stay with my 70s Dodge pickups and 60s Mopars… I love A bodies and B bodies of the 60s and early 70s.