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.