The Chrysler 300 Retrospective: Past, Present… and Future?
Ralph Gilles Looks Back as CEO Christine Feuell Hints at a Comeback
The Chrysler brand is back at it again, releasing the fifth installment in its ongoing Chrysler Century of Innovation social media video series. This latest episode, titled “The Chrysler 300 Retrospective,” features none other than Stellantis Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles as he takes viewers on a journey through one of Chrysler’s most iconic vehicles: the Chrysler 300.
Gilles reflects on the 300’s rich history, starting with its bold entrance in the 1950s. Dubbed the original “banker’s hot rod,” the Chrysler 300 packed luxury and power into one sleek package—something that wasn’t all that common back then. The car helped redefine what an American full-size sedan could be, and the spirit of that first 300 lived on for decades.
Of course, Ralph Gilles and his design team made waves when they reintroduced the Chrysler 300C back in 2005. That version of the 300 turned heads with its bold, muscular stance, upscale styling, and rear-wheel-drive performance. It brought swagger back to the full-size sedan market and found fans from every walk of life—celebrities, gearheads, and families alike.
In the video, Gilles also discusses how the Chrysler 300 influenced pop culture and the automotive scene as a whole. Whether rolling on 22s or showing up on red carpets, the 300 has always been more than just a car—it’s been a symbol of American style and presence on the road.
But here’s where things get even more interesting—the Chrysler 300 might not be done yet. This past weekend at the Chrysler Carlisle Nationals in Pennsylvania, Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell made headlines when she said the Chrysler 300 nameplate could return.
“We are working on a car, and I can tell you that with 100% certainty,” Feuell said. “I can’t tell you when exactly it’s going to launch, but I hear from all of you that you want to see the 300 come back, and that’s on the table, for sure.”
That confirmation was music to the ears of Mopar enthusiasts and longtime 300 fans alike. It signals that Chrysler is listening—and that the spirit of the 300 could very well return in a modernized form.
If you’re a fan of American design, performance, or just great automotive storytelling, this new episode is worth watching.
