2008 LX and LY models: Features and Changes

[Rendier]

A few days ago, I read an article about a facelift of Chrysler's 300.

"Spy photographers have snapped some photos of a facelifted Chrysler 300 prototype. The car's headlights are unchanged — so far — but it appears to have a new set of taillights. From the five test cars that have been spotted to date, only the tail-ends have been covered in camouflage, suggesting the changes to the rear might be the focus of this update.

Some of the most extensive changes might come to the interior, where a complete overhaul is said to be planned. Speaking to the Automotive Press Association in May, Ralph Gilles, vice president of design at the Chrysler Group said, "we need an update […] you're going to see a significant improvement in the interior of that car." Gallery after the jump…" (it is an article of Leftlanenews)

As I have the intention to buy a new car this year (probably a 300C Diesel - car that is sold in Europe, continent where I live), I wonder if the facelift will be part of the model year 2008 (and in production in August 2007), or not earlier than 2009 (and thus in production not earlier than August 2008).

Has anyone more information?

Many thanks.

[rickgonz]

Originally Posted by smoove7410

When will the updated 300 and magnum appear at the show? I hope they can snag spy pics of the new 300.

spy shots so far from the same folks who gave us the 2008 Magnum spy shots: a mule with 300 Base/Touring front with a covered rear. IMO no change in the shape or change to a Charger bumper, and probably LED taillights for all models plus maybe changes on the rear warning mechanism, could include a camera (see center above license plate holder). The front changes are not ready yet, so no spy shots.
2008 Chrysler 300C Spy Shots - The Car Connection

Editing again: I reread ResumeSpeed's post - and of course he already mentioned the rear camera.

[Hemi57]

Originally Posted by Rendier

A few days ago, I read an article about a facelift of Chrysler's 300.

As I have the intention to buy a new car this year (probably a 300C Diesel - car that is sold in Europe, continent where I live), I wonder if the facelift will be part of the model year 2008 (and in production in August 2007), or not earlier than 2009 (and thus in production not earlier than August 2008).

Has anyone more information?

Many thanks.

Welcome Rendier.

I cannot help answer your question but I am sure another member will chime in.

[Geordie]

Originally Posted by Rendier

A few days ago, I read an article about a facelift of Chrysler's 300....
....As I have the intention to buy a new car this year (probably a 300C Diesel - car that is sold in Europe, continent where I live), I wonder if the facelift will be part of the model year 2008 (and in production in August 2007), or not earlier than 2009 (and thus in production not earlier than August 2008).

Has anyone more information?

Many thanks.

I am UK based and intended ordering my 300C CRD this month but an article in a recent Autocar motor mag indicated that new rear light clusters and possibly a redesigned boot lid plus a major revamp of the interior were proposed for later this year.

I contacted DCUK Customer Services who stated that an update of the model was confirmed (without stating what the update consisted of) and that the facelift would be effective in the 2008 year build model to be released in the UK in October 2007.

In consequence, as I intend to keep my car for a number of years, I have decided not to order my new vehicle until the 2008 model is released.

[txmopar]

Originally Posted by glhs837

The CAN Bus is the cars electronic network. (True techheads correct me if I stray, I only stay at Holiday Inns) They, like your home computer, run a certain speed. The new radio requires the newer bus, which is faster at transferring data than ours. If you'll note, only new or newly reworked platforms, like the Caliber, Sebring, and Nitro get it this year. The LX wont get it til next year.

Thats pretty correct information! CAN = Controller Area Network Designed to run at a substantially faster rate than OBDII. It can process more information and at a faster speed. It will soon be required by all car manufacturers. Mercedes has been using the CAN system for quite a while now and its working great and makes things easier to diagnose. The 2008 LX platform will most likely run 2 CAN systems, CAN B (interior CAN data bus) and CAN C (engine and chassis CAN data bus). I just recently graduated from a Mercedes Benz ELITE training center after graduating Universal Technical Institute and the Mercedes cars have so much information you can look through if you have the dealers diagnostic equipment.

[Hemi57]

txmopar, welcome from Down Under mate

Sounds like you will be a valuable contibutor to the Forum with your qualifications.

[txmopar]

Originally Posted by Hemi57

txmopar, welcome from Down Under mate

Sounds like you will be a valuable contibutor to the Forum with your qualifications.

Well, thanks mate!!! I am more interested in buying a Charger but I am a fan of all the LX models and like to stay on top of all the info and want people are doing to their LX. My Mercedes training may prove to help some.

[smoove7410]

Word is that the imperial is approved now and mules will start to surface in july.

[Geordie]

Originally Posted by Geordie

I am UK based and intended ordering my 300C CRD this month but an article in a recent Autocar motor mag indicated that new rear light clusters and possibly a redesigned boot lid plus a major revamp of the interior were proposed for later this year.

I contacted DCUK Customer Services who stated that an update of the model was confirmed (without stating what the update consisted of) and that the facelift would be effective in the 2008 year build model to be released in the UK in October 2007.

In consequence, as I intend to keep my car for a number of years, I have decided not to order my new vehicle until the 2008 model is released.

According to DCUK Customer Services Dept the 2008 year build changes affecting the UK market spec 300C models will be released during August 2007 with updated cars being in the showrooms in October.

[Fabes]

How about 300c srt8 with posi traction