The current 300 is a sport sedan and wagon which
was first shown at the 2003 New York Auto Show as
a concept car and first introduced in the spring
of 2004 as an early 2005 model. The current 300
was designed by Ralph Gilles.
The
new 300 was built to bring a high performance,
sporty sedan to compete with the likes of the
Buick LaCrosse and the Mercury Montego (launched
at the same time as the 300). Unlike the LaCrosse
and Montego, the 300C is rear wheel drive and
offers comparable luxury at a lower price. The
300 is also sold in Europe as both a sedan and
a station wagon. The station wagon, sold in Europe
as the 300 Touring (not to be confused with the
North American sedan's "Touring" trim
level), shares its body pieces of the C-pillar
with the Dodge Magnum. The 300 Touring differs
from the Magnum in that its exterior stying and
interior fitment are that of the 300/300C instead
of the less-luxurious Magnum.
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