Chrysler releases first pictures of new family saloon

One of the oldest models in Chrysler's present range of cars is totally rejuvenated as first photos of the 2007 Sebring is showcased. The new Sebring will take on in its class, the new Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Ford Five Hundred and the Chevrolet Malibu. The new Chrysler Sebring will thus bring the brand back into the mainstream family sedan market in the United States, which is also the cornerstone of the fleet car market. Scheduled to start production this fall, the Sebring will feature a brand new manufacturing platform and perhaps could share some of its components with DaimlerChrysler's associate company, Mitsubishi Motors. The exterior styling of the new Sebring takes some of its cues from its successful Crossfire and 300C models with a more upright front grille and a curved C-pillar. Fitted with relatively large chrome wheels, the car is targeted at the same market as the 300C.


Initially, the base Sebring model will be fitted with Chrysler's 4 cylinder engines which are currently found in the Jeep Compass and the Dodge Caliber and an optional V6 model should lead the model range. The new model will make its first public appearance in Europe during the London Motor Show.