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Totally agree !!
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I just made it a slightly different version of the Grand Cherokee L without all the lines, and it would be based on the higher trim, and maybe slightly longer and lighter. It could be more like 122 inches instead of 120. (Newport SUV)
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Quick question. Wasn't the Newport a base trim level that came from DeSoto?
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Idk.
It would have fewer body lines, be slightly larger and lighter than the GCL.
Newport was a model trim for Chrysler before DeSoto was discontinued. They marketed the 1961 Newport to DeSoto customers, but it was really a decontented Windsor and in '62 a decontented 300. (or the 300 had become a sport version of the Newport is more accurate given the sales numbers) The 1960 DeSoto was just a Chrysler Windsor with a different grill and badges (which is what the Newport was as well). In 1965 New Yorker downsized and Newport upsized so that from '65 on Newport was just a decontented New Yorker, and 300 got the same 124" wheelbase and continued as basically a sport version of the Newport it was since 1962. (Previously it had been essentially a sport version of the New Yorker, although it had its own nose until 1960. '55-'56 was basically an Imperial nose on a New Yorker body.)
Chrysler Newport - Wikipedia
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Not bad. I would just leave the emblem in the front do body colored mirrors.
Thanks for clarifying. I knew DeSoto had something to do with the Newport.Newport was a model trim for Chrysler before DeSoto was discontinued. They marketed the 1961 Newport to DeSoto customers, but it was really a decontented Windsor and in '62 a decontented 300. (or the 300 had become a sport version of the Newport is more accurate given the sales numbers) The 1960 DeSoto was just a Chrysler Windsor with a different grill and badges (which is what the Newport was as well). In 1965 New Yorker downsized and Newport upsized so that from '65 on Newport was just a decontented New Yorker, and 300 got the same 124" wheelbase and continued as basically a sport version of the Newport it was since 1962. (Previously it had been essentially a sport version of the New Yorker, although it had its own nose until 1960. '55-'56 was basically an Imperial nose on a New Yorker body.)
Chrysler Newport - Wikipedia
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I came across this article about the Nissan IMs concept, which is supposed to become the next generation Maxima. Taller sedan that sits like a crossover, and a liftback trunk. Same idea as my Imperial.
www.motortrend.com
The Nissan IMs EV Concept Tries to Save the Full-Size Sport Sedan | Automobile Magazine
The IMs could preview the next Maxima, and has 380 miles of range, 483 horsepower, and an autonomous drive mode.
It is a sedan with a belt line around the armpits. At least it has round car style wheel arches.I came across this article about the Nissan IMs concept, which is supposed to become the next generation Maxima. Taller sedan that sits like a crossover, and a liftback trunk. Same idea as my Imperial.
The Nissan IMs EV Concept Tries to Save the Full-Size Sport Sedan | Automobile Magazine
The IMs could preview the next Maxima, and has 380 miles of range, 483 horsepower, and an autonomous drive mode.
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OK. AWD eliminates wheel spin! I own a 2017 300C and AWD was discontinued on these Hemi cars in 2017 but optional on the six. Because of the torque and HP of the Hemi, I have to be very careful when moving out on wet roads. Engaging the no-skid button doesn't do all that much. I should have kept my 2014. Eliminating AWD on the V-8 gets you one mpg more because of the weight saving to go along with the wheel slip. That's why the Hemi should have AWD. True, you can get AWD on the six, but have you driven a six after years on the V-8. I have and the six is a dog by comparison.
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Makes sense then.
Newport was always a Chrysler. I even had a Newport Royal (71) which was the base base model. Only came with the 360.
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You're correct. What confused me was what the Newport had to do with the DeSoto brand. So from what I read they tried to lure DeSoto shoppers into Chrysler with that car. Thanks for the additional info. Some of the hierarchy of brands from GM and Chrysler were a little confusing.
Pricing went down to compete with Dodge too.
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That's very Jeep looking
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I would agree.
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Not Aspen. That poor name has been trashed enough in its last two incarnations.
I really think they would have to come up with something else...which reminds me of something...
Wasn't the A-Body Plymouth Volare originally supposed to have been named Vail?
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I don't believe it was squished, it's a different angle. I would know because the wheels would become ovals, which I try not to do.
That being said, They should make their own on road, soft feeling adaptations of some Jeep models- GCL and GW only would be fine, with more Chrysler design language. (Art deco, different color palate) to get people ready for the Airflow and future Chrysler EVs. They can use these slight reskins as a focus on design and quality.
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