Chrysler’s 1990 Lineup Reminds Us of a World Earlier than SUVs

The yr is 1990. George W. Bush’s dad is the president, my dad and mom haven’t met but, and the world hasn’t been hit with the SUV bug simply but. It’s a easy time. A time when sedans and coupes rule the automotive panorama. It’s a time when Chrysler thrived. We all know this as a result of the great of us over at MotorWeek shared their 32-year-old protection of Chrysler Corp’s 1990 mannequin lineup.

It’s a factor of nearly-SUV-less magnificence. The truth is, by my rely, in 1990 Chrysler Corp was coming to bat with seven sedans, six coupes and a convertible, three minivans, three vans, and simply three SUVs throughout the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Eagle manufacturers.

Take into consideration how far we’ve come. In 2022, Jeep alone builds seven totally different SUVs/crossovers, and there are solely two sedans throughout your entire mannequin lineup (the 300, which is dying, and Charger, which can be dying). On high of that, there’s just one (1) coupe obtainable from Stellantis proper now – the Challenger. Sadly, there are no convertibles. That’s a crying disgrace in the event you ask me. I suppose you’ll be able to rely the Wrangler, however nonetheless… meh.

Aside from Chrysler Corp’s 1990 fleet being a bastion for sedans and coupes, there have been another notable highlights. John Davis, the goat, lets viewers know that the majority new Chrysler merchandise could have drivers aspect airbags for 1990. What luxurious, what security!

All new for 1990 was the Chrysler City & Nation. It joined its siblings, the Plymouth Grand Voyager and Dodge Grand Caravan, within the lineup. However, because it was a Chrysler, it was all about luxurious. That meant two issues again then: leather-based seats and wooden paneling. What extra might you ask for?

It appears 1990 was fairly a yr for Chrysler. It’s one which will probably be exhausting to high without end (he says sarcastically).