2004 CHRYSLER 300C Touring 5.7L V8 5AT RWD (335 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Chrysler unveiled the station wagon version of its 300C sedan at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show and tried to sell it on the European market, but with little success.

When Daimler and Chrysler were in the same boat, the German carmaker gave one of its platforms to its American platform to develop the Chrysler 300C. The result was an excellent sedan with a mean look. But to increase its success in the European market, it had to have a station wagon version. And that was the 300C Touring.

Featuring the same front fascia as its sibling, the 300C was an unusual sight on the European roads. It was just too big to fit the narrow streets of the Old Continent’s towns and streets. And yet, the imposing front fascia with its odd-looking headlights attracted many customers. In the station wagon version, also known as Touring, the 300C featured a third side window behind the rear doors and a slightly descending roofline. At the back, the tailgate was tilted forward, trying to create a sporty appearance for the big vehicle.

Inside, the designers played it safe and combined the silver and gray colors on the dashboard, center console, and door cards. The steering wheel, on the other hand, was also available with wood finishes as an option. Unlike the sedan, the 300C Touring received a split-folding rear bench that could expand the trunk from 630 liters (22.2 cu-ft) to 1,602 liters (56.6 cu-ft).

Since its platform was shared with one of the older Mercedes-Benz E-Class, it also received some of the German carmaker’s engines and transmissions. Moreover, it was also available with an all-wheel-drive version.