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IT WAS only two years ago
that North America’s third
‘largest car company, Chyrsler,
introduced the much anticipat-
ed LH series of family sedans,

By David Chao
Contributing Writer

Before the debut, automotive
critics and industry specialists took
tums offering their predictions as to
how Chrysler would fare in the ever-
competitive automotive market.

Skeptics commented that LH
sedans stood for “Last Hope,” and
that Chrysler would eventually dis-
appear from the face of this earth.
Others doubted Chrysier’s ability to
compete with the Japanese.

They were wrong —~ dead
wrong. Today, there isn't a single
person in the automotive industry
that would voice questionable
remzrks about Chrysler’s strength.
In fact, most people now agree that
Chrysler is one of the most promis-
ing stars in the world of automo-
biles,

So-what does this progressive
company have under its belt for
1995?

First, Chrysler wil] attempt to
establish itself as a true alternative to
Japanese cars with the all-new

’ Cirrus compact sedan.

Chrysler's new range of compact
cars will venture into a segment cur-
rently dominated by such best sellers
as the Nissan Altima, Honda

Photo submitted

THE NEW Chrysifer Avenger repiaces the old Daytona model
and borrows styling cues from the Viper and the Stealth.

Accord, and Toyota Camry.

The Cirrus boasts Chrysler's
famous cab-forward design, and as a
result, offers a surprising amount of
space inside its stick, stylish body.
Equipped with a Mitsubishi-derived
2.5-litre V-6 und Honda-like double
wishbone suspension, the Cirrus dri-
ves, handles, rides, and feels more
like a Mazda 626 or Honda Accord
than any other American sedan.

With the base model costing
about $22,000 and the fully-
equipped, leather-seat version top-
ping out at $25,000, the Cirrus
undercuts import cars by a few thou-
sand doliars.

Following the debut of the Cirrus
is a new entry in the sports coupe
segment: Dodge Avenger. The
Avenger replaces the old Daytona
model and shows off many styling
cues from other Dodge cars, includ-
ing the monstrous Viper and high-
tech Stealth sports cars.

With a front-wheel-driven chas-
sis borrowed from Mitsubishi's
Eclipse sports car and Galant sedan,
the Avenger is poised to fight
against cars such as the Nissan
240SX, Honda Accord coupe, and
Mazda MX-6.

Buyers will have a number of

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engine/transmission choices to select
from on the new Avenger, including
a Chryster-designed 2,0-litre DOHC
four-banger and 155-horsepower
2.5-litre V-6 unit.

With a practical trunk and
smooth styling that doesn’t say “I'm
hot and mean.” the Avenger and
Sebring are both designed to cater to
a slightly more mature crowd,

Are there more new models for
“95? You bet.

The highly popular Dodge and
Plymouth Neon models are adding a
sportier two-door coupe version.
The coupe model shares much of its
components with the fun-to-drive,
“smiling” Neon four-door, including
the peppy 2.0-litre engine and all-
around athletic suspension.

The Neon coupe, however, adds
an extra spice to the lineup with the
availability of a high-output version
of the 2.0-litre Chrysler engine.

On the truck side, Dodge intro-
duces an extended cab version of the
Ram full-size truck, which features
true six-passenger seating.

With so many promising models
coming, [ think we can safely say
that the code “LH” actually stands
for “Lots of Hope.”

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