My buddy who works at the GM Tech Center sent me a pic of the new Chrysler Aspen (Dodge Durango with Chrysler styling cues) and it has our hood on it, I guess the styling will live on after the Crossfire is no more. On a side note, I don't get the "cross breeding", I thought GM cornered the market on those things. If someone is looking for an upscale Chrysler SUV, wouldn't they just get a Jeep Grand Cherokee or that new one, the Commander? BTW, I'm sorry I didn't save the pics, I had a "brain fart" guys but ,maybe someone else can post them for us.

 

You can't really see the hood, but a spy shot is here if you're interested.

 

Here is a better shot...

 

Thanks Ben and its funny that the particular one you posted is the same color my car is!

 

the hood doesn't flow on that truck one bit --

 

Good eye Rob! I would agree. IMO it's STUBBY looking. Not a good idea mixing the Crossfire styling with a truck. Do ya think it has a boat tail rear end??

 

An over grown mini van... minivans are the worst.

 

Looks like what would happen if you let a Minivan and a Pacifica have their way with each other. Sorry, DC but that thing is ugly. Besides, the whole SUV craze is on the way out. Kill it off quietly and give us 4-door ME-412 instead. Thanks!

 

holy crap i hope so. i'll hold myself back from a full-blown rant , but i can't stand 'em --

 

I swear I've seen that mug before. Oh wait, it looks like the latest gen Explorer with a few streaks stamped into the hood!

I swear, there seems to be a distinct lack of original thinking when it comes to the bulk of sports utility vehicles. This one looks like an Explorer to me, the nose of the Explorer looks just like every BuddyL truck I played with as a kid, and the latest Chevy Tahoe looks like offspring of the previous Chevy Tahoe and the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man. Even the latest Range Rovers and Land Rovers look like folding cartons with the headlights drawn on them. Maybe I am just not a sports ute type of guy. When I have kids, I am getting a sedan. After all, the $30-50K that a typically loaded sports ute commands buys an awfully good sedan.

 

I will also take the ME412 or the Firepower, but as a Roadster!

 

This thing would be a bargain compared to an escalade.

 

IMO, most SUV's are a bargain only if you are paying by the pound! If I had to have an SUV, I would choose something sportier. Say, a Caddy SRX or Murano. But, nobody's twisting my arm, so I will stick with sports sedans and sports cars.

 

From someone who owns a Durango and has driven both Jeeps. - The Durango platform is much more adept to the Luxury SUV market. The Durango is classified as a full size SUV and its size and ride are more favorable to compete in this market. Whether you like them or not this is a no brainer for the Chrysler brand. They will sell, maybe not in huge numbers, but they will sell. DC makes a minor investment using an existing very capable platform add some more accessories and chrome and charge a premium over the Durango. Even at that premium the pricing will beat anything Cadillac, Lincoln and some foreign makes charge and people will buy them.

It seems most on here are not fans of SUVs and they are not for everyone but then again neither are Crossfires. They both are great vehicles for their market.

 

I have to agree 100%. The platform of the Durango is perfect for a more luxo SUV. No the SUV thing is not for everyone but I know one thing I wouldn't give up my 2004 Durango for anything. It is so versatile that I couldn't be without it. No it won't get the looks the Crossfire does but it does alot of the "dirty" work the Crossfire can't.

 

kmag50,

Do you post over at the Durango forums? If so what is your user name?

 

No HemiCharger/Durango I don't post over there...probably should since I have one huh? Haha. To be honest with you I have a Dodge Charger also so I do post a little in that site so I guess being in two sites is enough.