As automakers go, developing well received models is a chore all by itself. When a model becomes a smash, as has the Chrysler 300C, the result is favorable press coverage, high customer 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 auto is being developed, one that will find a following among fans, but only if the price is right.
So, why would DaimlerChrysler allow a stretched version of the 300C? For several reasons including:
The Limousine Market - though the 300C is not on the same level as the Lincoln Town Car or Cadillac DTS, the automobile does struggle 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 hottest police pursuit vehicle followed by the Chevy Impala. Chrysler way back conceded this market when they give up building larger rear wheel drive automobiles. The stretched 300C could fit in nicely and give the automaker some additional sales to boost 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 car, 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 larger than the stretched version of the 300C. Do not believe for a moment that DaimlerChrysler will not be measuring requirement for its new 300C to of the record, there are a few things that we know about the bigger 300C: the car will be stretched only by 6 inches and all 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 models and reworking them.
Prices for the bigger 300C have not been finished yet, but they may carry a premium of as much as $5000 over the shorter model. This is a concern, as the price could be more than what some livery drivers could explain. Maybe DaimlerChrysler will eat some of the expenses and hold the price down to a $1000 premium. If 00 over the company might a rude awakening and find requirement for the stretched 300C to be luke warm at best.
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