Next-generation Chrysler 300.
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It seems there has been a lot of noise about Chrysler recently. Both the brand’s CEO and Stellantis’s head of design keep mentioning that a new team has been put together to revive the good old brand. Chrysler even has its own design department now.
These are all good news. And the official plan is still 3 new models by the end of 2026. Besides a new SUV, a redesigned Chrysler Pacific, and a new EV minivan, there could be a Chrysler 300 replacement. 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 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.
The new Chrysler 300 concept looks great , here is a suggestion those looks should be applied to a Chrysler convertible as well. I believe that a open air 300 in that style would sell !
EV s won’t sell. Stuff in a hemi and the hit is guaranteed, Chrysler brand fans WONT buy ev junk, only a fool believes different and writers who are paid to bs everyone else.
Offer base model as the Newport with upgrade grade model as the new yorker
Chrysler and Dodge I don’t know what they were thinking to kill these cars and the V8 just to make junk expensive EVs. If you want any American car to survive have a range of different varieties not just SUVs and continue dropping V8s in sedans coupes and maybe a V8 powered caravan or Pacifica do those things and watch the dollars come flowing in. The 300 needs to come in that style about and with a standard hemi not optional.
No style. Another boring failure.
Excellent I’m ready for one put my name on it
Excellent I’m ready for one put my name on it sexy car
We own & drive a 2013 Chrysler 300S. We love it! It still looks great & is one of the most comfortable cars to drive & ride in! We were so disappointed when they discontinued making it. We don’t want to ever drive anything else! Please bring it back! The new concepts I’ve seen look great! We don’t want to drive anything else!!
Get rid of the 300 name and and bring back the fifth avenue or New Yorker name .much more classy
Nice Genesis traceart.
Too bad they won’t build it