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Chrysler to boost Ontario 300 production

07/18/2007, 4:10 PM

By Andrew Ganz

On the heels of Chrysler’s announcement that it won’t build a production version of the Imperial concept car, the automaker says that it plans to build more 300s at its Brampton, Ontario, plant. Chrysler plans to build export versions of the 300 in Brampton, which makes a diesel 300 for North America a distinct possibility.

Chrysler will take over some production of the 300, which has seen success in Europe and elsewhere. The Detroit News reports that Chrysler will build both right- and left-hand drive versions of the 300 in Brampton. Most 300s sold overseas are diesels, so Chrysler will assemble them in Ontario, as well.

Although purely speculation at this point, there is a possibility that the increased production capacity could spell a diesel 300 for sale in the United States and Canada.

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07/18, 4:21 PM

posted by:

Me

Bring it on. Diesels are our friends. By the way, has anybody ever seen the LWB version of this car on the road? I’ve never seen one.

07/18, 4:36 PM

posted by:

jackjimturkey

The baby bentley!

I hope 300 indicates half the hp of the next model

07/18, 5:27 PM

posted by:

sik59rt

Bring it on. Diesels are our friends. By the way, has anybody ever seen the LWB version of this car on the road? I’ve never seen one.
Comment by Me, posted on July18 at 4:21 pm
ive seen a custom LWB version and also a 2-door convertible too…they are at most of the car shows goin on out there.

07/18, 5:29 PM

posted by:

Deanster

WTF, no Imperial? Might be a mistake.

07/18, 5:29 PM

posted by:

Bryce

I would appreciate the 650lb-ft Cummins with AWD as an option. Maybe call it the Chrysler 300HD. We might sell one.

07/18, 6:05 PM

posted by:

automagV

When are they going to fix the cheap interior?

07/18, 6:40 PM

posted by:

Elvio

more 300M?….digging grave for its own.

07/18, 7:53 PM

posted by:

A4

does the picture lln used look like a ridgeline to anyone else when you look at it really fast

07/18, 8:17 PM

posted by:

Karkat

Now that the Imperial is getting the axe, I think they should change a few panels on the car and put a totally different interior in the 300 and call it the Imperial 300, with a 10k price jump. You know some fools would buy. For that to work the new interior would have to be able to compete with Lexus and MB. Can they do it? I dunno

07/18, 8:18 PM

posted by:

global_lightning

Huh? They won’t build the Imperial supposedly due to new fuel economy standards, but then expand 300C production??? I call shenanigans on Chrysler…

07/18, 8:37 PM

posted by:

1c3d0g

A diesel engine would kill the competition right there. Just do it! :cool:

07/18, 10:30 PM

posted by:

Deanster

When is the redesign coming out?

07/18, 11:00 PM

posted by:

musclemustang94

The 300C factories have been working overtime major to build this thing. Its a huge seller whether you guys like ‘em or not. This is a wise move for chrysler, bring the diesel Chrysler. No longer will Daimler hold you down ARISE!

07/19, 12:01 AM

posted by:

buytheredcar

it was nice when it was out. like most chrysler/dodge products it got dated fast.
like all the “cab forward” cars, it looks silly

07/19, 4:45 AM

posted by:

bran

Karkat.. what you smoking? The day that those idiots at Chrysler can make a MB/Lexus interior, pigs will be flying.
This could be one of the smartest moves by Chrysler in a long time.. but thats not saying a lot. All profits should go into R&D, that would be another smart move for them.

07/19, 8:46 AM

posted by:

jackjimturkey

bran. There’s no such thing as an MB/L—s interior. Chrysler can make opn or the other, I suggest they imitate the REAL luxury car and not the toyota.
deantj, glad to see you back

07/19, 9:28 AM

posted by:

angelo

bran, what profits? :)

07/19, 1:37 PM

posted by:

LP640

the wannabe Bentley

07/19, 4:16 PM

posted by:

AMGoff

LP640 – the wannabe man

07/21, 9:31 AM

posted by:

BLISS

GREAT MOVE CHRYSLER

07/21, 9:31 AM

posted by:

BLISS

BOLD DESIGN

07/21, 6:10 PM

posted by:

jackjimturkey

Bliss:

I like you. You either say something good or say nothing

 
 
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