A new Chrysler that will compete with the BMW 3-series?



Interesting how AutoExpress is positioning this Chrysler as a 3-series competitor.

We never would have even considered it in the same league as the BMW 3-series.

Highlights from their article and our article below that...

AutoExpress:

Auto Express can give you a sneak peak at the new Sebring, a BMW 3-Series rival that the American firm will bring to the UK in right-hand-drive form next year.

While the Sebring will be larger than the 3-Series, it's likely to undercut the German model on price.

AutoSpies.com:

No one can argue that the Chrysler 300c has done wonders for them AND for the entire business.

Love it or hate it, it has swagger and people are voting with their wallets in favor of it, over than bland offerings from DCX's competitors.

So when we saw these really clean spy photos of the next Sebring we could help but see a lot of the 300c in the design.



And we think that's a good thing.

We also see a little Lexus GS from the rear view.



Which is also a good thing.

Except for cars like the Ford Fusion and Mercury Whatever.

The all-new Sebring will be riding on a Mitsubishi Lancer platform, but will be powered by Chrysler?s own engines, and will not be a Lancer clone, and will continue to be built at Chrysler's Sterling Heights plant.



chewychewy - 6/6/2006 1:27:39 AM
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I doubt it will even be positioned as one by Chrysler itself. Camry, Accord, and others. But by size as well, by size alone I think it will be closer to a 5 series.


DustbusterDustbuster - 6/6/2006 3:39:12 AM
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Yeah right, and Ford is coming up with a Lexus LS competitor next month. Oh, while we're at it, GM's next big news is a Bugatti conquering 1500bhp supercar that gets 30 miles to the gallon with handling better than the Lotus Elise and interior quality befitting a Lamborghini! Ask any European what they think of the spy pictures...Americans may choose it over the 3 series (maybe), but we are not alone in the world!


CarFreakCarFreak - 6/6/2006 10:39:04 AM
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of whatever it is that is being smoked over at Auto Express cause that has to be the best stuff ever!


courtstonecourtstone - 6/7/2006 2:08:43 PM
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Okay Chrysler joined ranks with Benz, but dont think for one second that you can put the Sebring against the 3-series. Sorry to say, but the Sebring cannot even surpass the Camry and the Accord, what makes them think its on BMW's level?


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