Chrysler 300C Version
As automakers go, developing well received models is a chore all on its own. When a model becomes a triumph, as has the Chrysler 300C, the result’s favorable press coverage, high shopper satisfaction ratings, and a “halo” effect that may extend to the entire product line. Chrysler’s 300C is a smash, but the German-American automaker isn’t stopping there. A stretched version of the car is being developed, one that will find a following among enthusiasts, but only if the price is right.
So, why would DaimlerChrysler authorize a stretched version of the 300C? For several reasons including:
The Limo Market – though the 300C isn’t on the same level as the Lincoln City Automobile or Cadillac DTS, the vehicle does battle with the Ford Crown Victoria. Thus , taxi and limousine operators will be drawn to the stretched 300C as the auto gives its passengers the room that they need.
The Pursuit Market – The Ford Crown Victoria is the most popular police pursuit car followed by the Chevy Impala. Chrysler long ago ceded this market when they quit building bigger rear wheel drive automobiles. The stretched 300C could fit in nicely and give the automaker some additional sales to lift market share. Look for a likewise stretched Dodge Charger to also be built once 300C demand has been proven.
The Luxury Market – No, the 300C is not a luxury vehicle, but a model coming down the pike 3-4 years from now will be. Yes, the Chrysler Imperial will be returning and it, too, will be. Yes, the 300C, but even longer and bigger than the stretched version of the 300C. Don’t think for a moment that DaimlerChrysler may not be measuring demand for its new 300C to of the record, there are a couple of things that we know about the bigger 300C : the vehicle will be stretched only by six inches and all of those gains will show up in the rear passenger area. In addition, Chrysler will not be building the stretched 300C, instead an outside supplier will handle the task of taking existing inches and redoing them.
Prices for the bigger 300C haven’t been finalized yet, but they may carry a premium of as much as $5000 over the shorter model. This is a concern, as the price may be more than what some livery drivers could explain. Maybe DaimlerChrysler will eat some of the costs and hold the price down to a $1000 premium. If they do not, the company could be in for a rude awakening and find requirement for the stretched 300C to be tepid at best.
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