This 350 hp, 425 mile Stellantis EV really SHOULD be the new Chrysler 300
Stellantis has canceled the Airflow electric crossover and the Chrysler 300 sedan, leaving only the Pacifica minivan in Chrysler's lineup. However, Stellantis already produces a full-size electric sedan, the DS No. 8, which could have been a suitable replacement for the Chrysler 300. While Stellantis' US brands struggle, their European brands continue to launch desirable EVs, highlighting a missed opportunity for Chrysler.
After canceling the upcoming Airflow electric crossover and killing its popular 300 sedan, Chrysler only has one nameplate left in its lineup –but it doesn’t have to be this way. Stellantis already builds a full-size electric sedan that could prove to be a badge-engineered winner.
And, yes –it really should have been the new Chrysler 300. Meet the DS No. 8.
Stellantis’ US brands have had a tough go of the last few years, with Jeep trying and failing to bait luxury buyers willing to part with six-figure sums for a new Grand Wagoneer or generate excitement for the new electric Wagoneer S. The Dodge brand is doing to better with the Charger, a confusing electric muscle car that has, so far, failed to appeal to enthusiasts of any kind. Meanwhile, the lone Chrysler left standing,the Pacifica minivan,made its debut back in 2016. Nearly ten long model years ago.
All the while, Stellantis’ European brands have been forging ahead with desireable EVs –most recently launching the new DS No. 8 high-riding sedan, shown here, back in December … and I’m here to tell you that it really SHOULD have been the new Chrysler 300.
