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Three years after the second generation of 300 was introduced, Chrysler is preparing to give its full-size luxury sedan a much needed mid-cycle facelift. Although fans of the nameplate were expecting more, this is a minor update aimed to give the 2015 Chrysler 300 an aesthetic identity similar to the 200 mid-size sedan.
From the spy shots we've been provided by our talented team of carparazzi, we can tell that the vehicle spotted isn't a test mule, but a close to if not production-ready 2015 Chrysler 300. Even though there's tons of camouflage both inside and out, certain details hint at what is there to be expected from the revamped model.
First thing's first - the exterior is where the majority of changes are to be found. Heavily obscured by black semi see-through camo, the headlight clusters appear to adopt a mildly revised design, just like the front grille adorned with the modern winged Chrysler logo. Circular fog lights sporting different surrounds are also on the menu, while the front bumper's lower middle section is dominated by a radar-guided cruise control sensor.
Rear modifications are way fewer than what we identified at the front, the only notable changes worth mentioning being a restyled bumper and two trapezoidal exhaust tips. On the inside we identified a center stack and touchscreen infotainment system pretty similar in layout to what we get in the 2015 Dodge Charger. Additionally, the driver instrument cluster also gets a fresher look.
Even though info is scarce at the moment as far as powerplant range is concerned, the 2015 Chrysler 300 will most likely carryover the mills of yesteryear. Starting with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with at least 292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, the internal combustion lineup continues with a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 motor expected to produce a minimum of 370 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque.
Unfortunately for customers that want more punch from the 300, the SRT brand has been repositioned as the official in-house tuner of Dodge, meaning that the 300 SRT won't be coming back for the 2015 model year. In other news, the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has been officially rated 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. Check out everything about it by following this link or hear it in action by clicking here.
First thing's first - the exterior is where the majority of changes are to be found. Heavily obscured by black semi see-through camo, the headlight clusters appear to adopt a mildly revised design, just like the front grille adorned with the modern winged Chrysler logo. Circular fog lights sporting different surrounds are also on the menu, while the front bumper's lower middle section is dominated by a radar-guided cruise control sensor.
Even though info is scarce at the moment as far as powerplant range is concerned, the 2015 Chrysler 300 will most likely carryover the mills of yesteryear. Starting with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with at least 292 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, the internal combustion lineup continues with a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 motor expected to produce a minimum of 370 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque.
Unfortunately for customers that want more punch from the 300, the SRT brand has been repositioned as the official in-house tuner of Dodge, meaning that the 300 SRT won't be coming back for the 2015 model year. In other news, the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has been officially rated 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. Check out everything about it by following this link or hear it in action by clicking here.
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