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2028 Chrysler 300 Wagon.

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Chrysler decided to discontinue the 300 sedan last year. Since a wagon version of the first-generation 300C was available in Europe, Australia, South America, and the Middle East. But never in the US. It was basically a Chrysler version of the Dodge Magnum wagon.

Stellantis also killed the Dodge Challenger and the previous-generation Challenger. The Dodge models morphed into the brand-new Charger available in both 2 and 4 doors, but there is no direct replacement for the Chrysler 300. At least so far…

Chrysler’s CEO has already mentioned a few future 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 and Jeep Wagoneer S., and also for the upcoming Jeep Recon. You would think the cost of designing a new wagon body on top of that same platform would not be prohibitive, and a great way to revive the old 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 station wagon.

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 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 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 Chrysler 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.

Conversation 2 comments

  1. Something that hasn’t been discussed on this channel is that car designs and preferences probably also are reflecting Americans increased aggressive tendencies. Sedans, coupes, and to a lesser extent wagons, don’t feed the feeling that we need to have others see us as powerful. Look at how popular all the AWD wilderness and trail packages have become for grocery getters. You can get a CRV hybrid with a Trailsport appearance pkg now. I suspect this is why we see less fluid designs and fewer elegant sedans and coupes now.

  2. I am a car enthusiast, and if it has a hemi I want it to look angry. The 2028 300C wagon looks like a minivan because of the long curve from front to back. Give it a few more angles, like at the top of the windshield post and dont wrap the back glass around to the sides in a curve. Also the rear bumper should be a little more angular in my opinion. Idk I don’t like the futuristic curves everything is going towards, just dont make it look like those Tesla refrigerators on wheels.

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