Among the news from today’s New New Chrysler briefing was this slide of the 2012 Dodge Charger. The design is so good it apparently made Ralph Giles weep with joy. Look familiar? There’s a reason…
This image reveals a sloping belt line and strong curve building from the front to the shoulders, reminiscent of the 1999 Dodge RT Charger Concept (below) it seems to borrow heavily from. We’re also told the new Charger initially had rear door handles in the roof line rather than the door panel — giving it a two-
We used to have a 1994 Mazda Protoge similar to the one being crushed by the monster truck. That car was one of the most reliable cars we’ve ever had. It just kept on going and going. We finally got rid of it in 2008 and got a Pacifica just because we wanted a larger car with all the safety features.
Ditto. This old-fashioned “anti-import” vibe is sickening to see, particularly since the Mazda Protege (like all the “sacrificed” imports in the past) was leagues better than anything Chrysler ever put out in the 90’s – Sporty, efficient, reliable. Chrysler, move on. Have a brand vision and use it, or just fold up the tent.
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