Low-Mile Legend: 2005 Ram Daytona 4×4 with Just 32K Miles

This is in response to the article about the FWD entry level car. I've mentioned a car like this a few times before and actually very recently but in ways, a little different than what was mentioned in the article today. The STLA Medium platform specs out with a wheelbase range of 106.3" to 114.2" with an overall length that maxes out at about 192", putting it roughly about the size of a Chrysler 200 (192.3" overall/108" wheelbase). So you take this new car that's about the size of a Chrysler 200S, Drop in a 2.0L Hurricane-4 EVO powertrain that pumps out about 340hp and about 320lb-ft of torque and you mate it to a rear-biased AWD system very similar to what was used on the Ford Focus RS. and this becomes your starting point. The car's front end should take alot of inspiration from the Hornet's front end (not the Daytona) as should the taillamps. The rear fascia should have a bit of the Charger treatment with the side vents and it would be cool if the car was a four-door with a hidden hatchback like the Charger has along with the coke-bottle shape. The interior of this car should have a bit of Charger inspiration along with a bit of inspiration from the Durango as well. A car like this could truly be a blank canvas for enthusiasts who are in to the tuner scene and if direct connection were to offer upgrade kits and packages for this car with tunes, intakes, injectors, blow off valves, cams, exhausts, suspension and chassis upgrades, Brembo brake upgrades, wheel and tires packages, graphics, spoilers, hoods, lights, steering wheels, illuminated horn covers, seats, etc. then Yes, a car like this would actually be cool. Personally I'd rather see it called the Dart but the Avenger isn't bad I guess.

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This is in response to the article about the FWD entry level car. I've mentioned a car like this a few times before and actually very recently but in ways, a little different than what was mentioned in the article today. The STLA Medium platform specs out with a wheelbase range of 106.3" to 114.2" with an overall length that maxes out at about 192", putting it roughly about the size of a Chrysler 200 (192.3" overall/108" wheelbase). So you take this new car that's about the size of a Chrysler 200S, Drop in a 2.0L Hurricane-4 EVO powertrain that pumps out about 340hp and about 320lb-ft of torque and you mate it to a rear-biased AWD system very similar to what was used on the Ford Focus RS. and this becomes your starting point. The car's front end should take alot of inspiration from the Hornet's front end (not the Daytona) as should the taillamps. The rear fascia should have a bit of the Charger treatment with the side vents and it would be cool if the car was a four-door with a hidden hatchback like the Charger has along with the coke-bottle shape. The interior of this car should have a bit of Charger inspiration along with a bit of inspiration from the Durango as well. A car like this could truly be a blank canvas for enthusiasts who are in to the tuner scene and if direct connection were to offer upgrade kits and packages for this car with tunes, intakes, injectors, blow off valves, cams, exhausts, suspension and chassis upgrades, Brembo brake upgrades, wheel and tires packages, graphics, spoilers, hoods, lights, steering wheels, illuminated horn covers, seats, etc. then Yes, a car like this would actually be cool. Personally I'd rather see it called the Dart but the Avenger isn't bad I guess.

Dodge/Chrysler has needed this car for a while. It should have been ready to go when the Avenger ended its run. Should have been on the new 200 platform. Speaking of the 200, that was a fine car doing fairly well in sales until SM opened his mouth and trashed it about the rear roof line and people hitting their heads. Had a rental and it was a sweat ride. Comfortable, good mpg, very luxurious for its size and yes it fit four just fine. Not one of my passengers killed themselves getting in the back seat. Also from my research at that time it was affordable and comparable to other cars its size.
This company has done nothing but shoot its self in the foot at every turn for the last 25 years. I hope them days are over!

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Owned a Chrysler Sebring coupe, a joint Chrysler/Mitsubishi venture Diamond Star product that was a very popular and capable car that can serve as a guide for the suggested future. The Sebring and Dodge Avenger coupes were based off a stretched Eclipse/Talon platform and could be considered a platform that spun off at least five vehicles of note. Chrysler NA must produce the next generation Jeep Compass here in the U.S, I’d suggest Belvedere, and spin off a Dodge Hornet replacement and both a coupe and sedan for Chrysler and Dodge. One platform, one factory, six products for three brands all manufactured in America. Loved both my Sebring and that Talon TSI/AWD was a blast to drive. Yea, I’d use them as a guide to the future. Take it from my experiences with those Diamond Star, we’ll, yes….stars.

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