Even though the auto industry is changing dramatically, certain automakers have managed to grow and revitalize their product lines and draw in customers. However, others, like Chrysler, have lost their allure.
Under Stellanti’s ownership, Chrysler’s vehicle lineup has dwindled, with only the Pacifica minivan remaining in production. The discontinued 300 sedan still lingers on their U.S. website, a testament to its past glory.
Yet, Chrysler’s history boasts a diverse range of models, including the often-overlooked New Yorker, which ceased production nearly three decades ago in 1996. Despite its shared platform with the Concorde and Dodge Intrepid, the New Yorker, equipped with a V6 engine and front-wheel drive, represented a bygone era of large sedans.
Speculation once hinted at the New Yorker’s revival, but with the shift in consumer preferences towards crossovers and SUVs, particularly in Western markets, such a resurrection seems improbable. Nevertheless, renderings by Nihar Mazumdar on Behance, inspired by the 2022 Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, offer a look into what a modern iteration of the New Yorker could entail.
