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Old 08-09-10, 11:38 PM
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Spy Shots: 2012 Chrysler 300 is more than a nosejob



The next Chrysler 300 has had some chiseling and wedging applied to its current stoic proportions. The perfectly horizontal shoulder line now sweeps up from a lower front end into a shorter decklid. The nearly perpendicular front and rear on the 2010 have also been reshaped, particularly in the rear. Detail-wise, only the mirrors appear to have carried over, with what looks like new headlight hardware in an angled design, LED taillights in back, an integrated exhaust treatment and new rear window glass. Get a closer look in the gallery of high-res photos below while we wait to see what magic has been done to the inside...

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http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-s...r-300/#3246520

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/09/s...han-a-nosejob/
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This car could be so cool if done right. The big, bad sedan look has so much potential if they can make it sleek, modern, and mimic more expensive cars. I hope they get this one right without making it retro.
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This may turn out to be pretty good.. Hopefully the SRT8 will have some added features..
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Old 11-04-10, 11:39 AM
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http://www.autoblog.com/2010/11/04/s...y-undisguised/




 
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Giant Sebring anyone! Hope the interior has more to offer.
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Not feeling the chrome trim around the tail lights...

Chrysler just snubbed the aftermarket by including LED running lights.
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Old 11-04-10, 12:18 PM
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These new Chrysler designs look Russian to me. Anybody else agree?
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Very Lincoln-esque, especially the back end. Front grille is straight off a Freightliner. Not terribly bad, but terribly good either.
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Not feeling the chrome around the tail lights either. The front end is inoffensive and elegant enough...the side profile is fine.

I'm interested in seeing the interior.
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Old 11-04-10, 12:24 PM
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The chrome will appeal to its market, not us
 
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id say an improvement
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Old 11-04-10, 01:40 PM
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Don't know about the rear front looks good. Kinda looks like previous gen sonata
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^I thought the same thing but wanted to dodge the "EVERY CAR LOOKS LIKE EVERY OTHER CAR" comments
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any guesses as to why the passenger side fog light has an extra circular indent?
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Nice enough for this kind of car and the market it addresses. Should sell.
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