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The Chrysler 300 series has rolled off the assembly line for the final time in its storied history. Like its corporate siblings the Dodge Charger and Challenger, the Chrysler 300 is being discontinued after the 2023 model year. Moving forward, Chrysler and its parent company Stellantis are focusing their efforts on their continued evolution towards total electrification. Although the Charger and Challenger have the potential to return with new electric variants, every indication from Chrysler is that the 300 series may have indeed reached the end of the line. Courtesy of Savage L&B, here’s a look back at the 300 series's origin and why it’s ending now. The History of the 300 Chrysler’s 300 line dates back to 1955, with the launch of the C-300 (retroactively considered the 300A). In its first decade, the 300 was known as the “letter series,” as each new model was followed by a letter. The 300B was upgraded into the 300C, which was redesigned into the 300D, and so forth. That first generation of 300 vehicles was powered by a 5.4-liter Hemi engine with 300 horsepower, making it the most powerful American vehicle on the road at the time. The letter series concluded in 1965 with the 300L; by that time, the horsepower had risen to 360. Another high-performance variant of the luxury 300, the Hurst 300, would follow five years later in 1970, though only 485 units were produced. The true rebirth of the 300 would come decades later. In 1999, Chrysler launched the 300M, named after an abandoned 1966 redesign. The new 300M was a V6-equipped, full-size luxury car that would continue to be produced until 2004. Then in 2005, the 300 as we know it today fully arrived as both a sedan and a station wagon. The first generation of this revamped 300 line lasted from 2005-2010. The second generation that launched in 2011 ditched the station wagon design and focused exclusively on the four-door sedan, which leads us to the present day. One Last Ride The final special edition of the 300, the 300C, was released in 2022. Although production on the current-gen 300 officially ceases on December 31, 2023, the final 300C rolled off the assembly line on December 8 th at Chrysler’s Brampton Ontario Assembly Plant. The last vehicle to come off the line was a Velvet Red 2023 Chrysler 300C with the iconic 6.4-liter Hemi engine. With 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque, it’s a fitting farewell to a line of vehicles that was defined by strength and swagger. However, Chrysler and Stellantis have been moving away from eight-cylinder engines consistently over the past several years. In their place, they continue to march towards total sustainability in the form of electric and hybrid energy. “As we celebrate the last Hemi-powered 300C off the line with our Brampton team members,” said Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell, “we’re also excited to work together as Chrysler brand moves forward to a sustainable all-electric future as part of the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan.” The Future is Electric For those keeping track at home, Chrysler is now down to a sole remaining vehicle: the plug-in hybrid Pacifica minivan. However, when the successor to the 300 is eventually revealed, we fully expect that to be an electric vehicle as well. Clearly, the company is all-in on a green tomorrow. You can become part of that electric future when you make the change to an EV today. Come in to Savage L&B today and see for yourself why you belong behind the wheel of a Pacifica. The 300 series may now be in the rearview, but with Savage L&B, the possibilities in your future are endless.

The epitome of luxury styling and top performance, the 2022 Chrysler 300 is the perfect vehicle for those that crave speed and desire comfort. The Chrysler 300 lineup is packed with class-leading features, advanced technology, and even the award-winning UConnect 4C system, which includes Apple Car Play and Android Auto. A leader in luxury and style for over ten years, the Chrysler 300 is back again in 2022 and ready to make some noise. Visit Robesonia's favorite Chrysler dealer, Savage L&B Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM to reserve your 2022 Chrysler 300 today! New for ‘22 Coming standard for 2022 with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 paired up to the standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the 300 is also available with a 5.7-liter Hemi V8. With a V6 and V8 engine available, the 300 is the only car in the large sedan segment to offer both big motor options, a rare thing in the era of eco-friendliness. The 5.7-liter Hemi will be outputting an impressive 363-horsepower and 394 lb.-ft. of torque, power which Chrysler fans have come to love and expect. Boasting a ton of new features for 2022, the 300 is adding a ton of impressive new features and designs to appeal to a modern-day Chrysler crowd. With three unique trim options, the 300 Touring, 300 Touring L, 300S, Chrysler aims to please every crowd with a variety of premium style options and luxury items available. Below are some of the new features and upgrades coming to the Chrysler 300 lineup: The Sport Appearance Package and the Black Noise Package will come standard on the new 2022 Chrysler 300 Touring L. This adds Black Noise exterior badges, 20” Black Noise wheels, a performance-inspired front fascia, and premium LED fog lamps. A deluxe security alarm system, a part of the optional Comfort Group Package. The 300S will feature a new, standard Uconnect Navigation System, with nine premium speakers and a subwoofer mounted to the trunk, as well as a luxurious dual-pane panoramic power sunroof. Now standard on all 300 models is a new clear air filtration system, capable of filtering 95% of air particulates, in turn reducing solid and liquid airborne matter and making the 300 the cleanest cabin air ever in a Chrysler. With a ton of new features coming to the 2022 Chrysler 300, Chrysler fans are rushing to preorder their own slice of luxury. Preorders can be made at Savage L&B Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM, Robesonia's favorite Chrysler dealership. Stop in today and speak with a salesperson about your new 2022 Chrysler 300! The 300 Lineup In production since 2004, the Chrysler 300 has built quite a name for itself, with luxury and performance being its main calling cards. A member of the large-car sedan segment, the 300 has to not only perform but do it in style, with luxury accouterments and high-tech driver aids being standard. Chrysler has consistently led this segment with the 300 having some of the top-performing engines and gorgeous styling. For 2022 things are no different, Chrysler has three available trim options coming for the new 300, this is how they’ll be configured: Trim Levels 300 Touring: Standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 8.4” Uconnect 4C system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. An all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain is an available option. 300 Touring L: Available with a V6 or V8 engine, standard eight-speed automatic transmission and 8.4” Uconnect 4C system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Optional AWD available. Available with optional equipment packages such as the Comfort Group Package or Popular Equipment Package. 300S: Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) only. Standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with paddle shifters and Sport mode. Performance Suspension. Blacked-out exterior accents, Black Noise wheels, leather sport seats, and an exclusive Piano Black interior. An optional nine-speaker Alpine audio system with a 506-watt amplifier and trunk-mounted subwoofer is also available. Also available with Goodyear Eagle F1 three-season tires, performance-tuned steering, and larger sway bars (V8 engine required) for customers that enjoy a sportier experience. Optional Packages Comfort Group Package: includes auto-adjust-in-reverse driver’s mirrors, ventilated leather-trimmed seats, adaptive bi-xenon HID headlamps with an automatic leveling system, door sill scuff pads, trunk mat, driver’s and front-passenger footwell LED lamps, front and rear LED-illuminated map pockets, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, power backlight sunshade, power tilt/telescoping steering column (300S only), memory (driver’s seat, power tilt/telescoping steering column, exterior mirrors and radio) and rear storage armrest with LED-illuminated cup holders. Available only on the 300 Touring L and 300S. Popular Equipment Package: includes a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, Uconnect 4C Navigation with 8.4-inch display and five-year SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link service, nine premium speakers with trunk-mounted subwoofer, 506-watt amplifier, and surround sound system. Available only on the 300 Touring L and 300S. Well equipped and with plenty of available options, the 2022 Chrysler 300 is undeniably the sedan to have if comfort, luxury, and performance are at the top of your list. Whether it’s the sporty, athletic, 300S with the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 or the ultra-luxurious 300 Touring L, customers can be assured they’ll experience best-in-class luxury and performance. Visit Savage L&B Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM located in Robesonia, PA, to order your 2022 Chrysler 300, the pinnacle of luxurious performance.

Chrysler Pacifica claims The Car Connection's Best Minivan to Buy honors for fifth consecutive year The Car Connection cites 2021 Chrysler Pacifica's versatility, roominess, refinement, standard features and superior practicality compared to SUVs in bestowing the award Pacifica, the most awarded minivan over the last four years, has earned more than 140 honors and industry accolades The Car Connection is recognizing the new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica as its Best Minivan to Buy 2021, marking the fifth consecutive year Pacifica has earned Best Minivan to Buy honors. The Chrysler Pacifica is the most awarded minivan over the last four years, with more than 140 honors and industry accolades. "No other vehicle does utility like the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, especially now that it comes with all-wheel drive," said Martin Padgett, editorial director of Internet Brands Automotive, publishers of The Car Connection. "It's elegant, spacious, flexible and it's offered in plug-in hybrid form." The new 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is redesigned with a more deeply sculpted, athletic and modern exterior expression and utility-vehicle-inspired design cues on the inside and out. The 2021 Pacifica offers the most advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system in its class and is the only one to deliver AWD along with Stow 'n Go seating, as well as 97 standard safety features - the most standard safety features in the industry. The Pacifica Hybrid, the first hybrid minivan and still the only plug-in hybrid in the class, delivers more than 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric-only mode, an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles. The Pacifica Hybrid continues to be eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit, as well as any state and local credits. A new top-of-the line Pinnacle model delivers the most luxurious interior in its class and comes equipped with a new integrated Ultra console, premium quilted Nappa Caramel leather seats and unique, new, matching, second-row, lumbar comfort pillows. The most technologically advanced minivan in its class, the new Pacifica also features the all-new Uconnect 5 system with the largest standard touchscreen in its class, a new FamCAM interior camera that allows parents to view child seat occupants in the rear and zoom in on passengers, available Uconnect Theater that offers the most built-in games, new segment-first USB Type C ports that charge devices up to four times faster and much more. Source Article: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=22424&mid=3