Originally Posted by Hoovey2411

Nice change for Lincoln. I was a bit caught off guard with this MKZ major/minor, but it makes sense with the Continental Concept. I like the front of the MKZ, but the old rear and C-pillar does not flow well the new front design. The Continental Concept is more cohesive. Now it will be really exciting in 2-3 years when the car transitions fully. As it stands we get these new generation powertrains by Lincoln to tide us over, I can live with that.

I'm curious what they might rename the MKZ to. Back to Zephyr? The Continental is returning, The Navigator is staying put. Rumor has it the Aviator will rejoin the line.

Originally Posted by mmarshall

Even apart from that FWD/transverse issue, though, Volvos, in general, are simply not that popular here in the U.S., period. I never took any of the rumors seriously, though, that Volvo would leave the American market, as they are in nowhere near as bad a shape here as Mitsubishi.

Originally Posted by mmarshall

What do you think of the idea for a super-luxury version of the Chrysler 300 platform as a New Yorker or Imperial (bringing back a name from the past like Lincoln did)? I modified my post above, but I don't think you saw it. The 300 uses an excellent Mercedes-derived RWD/AWD platform....but until now, it has only been used for lower-level V6 versions and stiff-riding semi-sports-sedans like the Hemi/SRT. Seems like the thought of an Imperial-type flagship, luxo-cruiser version hasn't been an option.

Originally Posted by Hoovey2411

I'm curious what they might rename the MKZ to. Back to Zephyr? The Continental is returning, The Navigator is staying put. Rumor has it the Aviator will rejoin the line.

Originally Posted by TangoRed

Marchionne has explicitly stated that Chrysler will be doing nothing of the sort and is now essentially an American Toyota.

Originally Posted by mmarshall

I don't quite see where he gets his reasoning from though. Except for maybe the Charger/Challenger Hemis and SRTs, it's essentially Dodge's job to be an American Toyota, not Chrysler's. But, then, again, I don't run that corporation.