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Well ...does this mean we can see the original redesign now??
It just occured to me the other day that the three newer vehicles I own all have a "retro" styling theme to them: 2012 Dodge Challenger, 1999 Dodge Dakota, 2007 Jeep Wrangler.ImperialCrown said:Maybe my tastes are stuck in the past, but some of the vehicle styling nowadays just seems wrong.
Assuming what we saw at the dealer meetings is still meant for production then it stacks up really well. In fact, imo, it is a better looking car. The 200 was really the hit of the show.Erik Latranyi said:We have some members who saw the 200 at the dealer meeting, Perhaps some will comment on how it stacks up to the Fusion?
But...the Fusion doesn't have that. :huh:DaveAdmin said:I'm not that fond of the Fusion, this thing of having a thin grille shoved up above a huge grille doesn't appeal to me.
Well Chrysler doesn't see it that way, because the guy who designed the Ferrari 612 is supposed to be lead designer for Chrysler and Lancia design...which apparently now means he's just head of Chrysler design, then has to do some adjustments for the Lancia side...if what we've heard it correct.willy said:I don't think we need Italian designers and artisians at all. The previous generation Sebring and almost 20 year old Concordes and Visions are still some of the nicest looking cars on the road today.
I totally agree with you. The Sebring coupe, convertible, and 300M were gorgeous. They were distinctive and can stack up with any car out there today. Chryslers today are tall and chunky.willy said:willy, on 31 May 2013 - 10:02 AM, said:
I don't think we need Italian designers and artisians at all. The previous generation Sebring and almost 20 year old Concordes and Visions are still some of the nicest looking cars on the road today.
In all fairness, I'd say Chrysler sort of kicked off the gaping mouth grilles in the 90s with the LHs. Thing is, it actually looked good when they did it. Partially because it was part of the art. The Concorde, the grille properly complemented the overall design.unverferth said:I totally agree with you. The Sebring coupe, convertible, and 300M were gorgeous. They were distinctive and can stack up with any car out there today. Chryslers today are tall and chunky.
It seems everybody is obsessed with 'gaping mouth' grilles, fish bowl headlights, etc. They all look the same.
IIRC the dealer meeting where they showed the new 200 was in September 2012, while the fusion was launched before then, at NAIAS of that year (January 2012, right?).JRS200x said:Assuming what we saw at the dealer meetings is still meant for production then it stacks up really well. In fact, imo, it is a better looking car. The 200 was really the hit of the show.
The new Malibu front end is nice, but the rear is still as ugly as ever. They're not going to win any ex-Malibu owners back. The rear end on the Fusion seems like an afterthought too.Stratuscaster said:Chevy is in the same boat - showing off the recently quickly updated new Malibu - restyled to better deal with the Fusion, Sonata, Optima, and others.
Honda's pulled a fast design re-do on the Civic as well.
That's been an issue with more than a few cars. "Like they ran out of money by the time they got to the end of the car."Chris Monaco said:The new Malibu front end is nice, but the rear is still as ugly as ever. They're not going to win any ex-Malibu owners back. The rear end on the Fusion seems like an afterthought too.
That would be the "Camry Effect." Even the prior generation Sonata and Optima were nothing more than blatant Camry and (moreso) Accord copies. Looks are one part, but it's not everything - Camry and Accord are still the big movers, along with Altima.Chris Monaco said:I honestly think that the Optima/Sonata took everyone by surprise. Before then, car companies seemed to think that family cars need to be (boring) conventionally-styled to sell well.
With Chrysler having so many issues with teething and components, purhaps the new KL should also be restyled as a consequence of potential buyers getting a glimpse of the....KL...RVC said:Curious tidbits of information regarding the new 200. Apparently, it was restyled partially as a consequence of the launch of the new Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, and KIA Optima.
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