

This wis an aa true for the Cirrus' predecessor, the LeBaron, which wis selt in a sedan version an a coupe/convertible version.Ĭirrus in Mexico It is interestin tae note that the 2001 Sebring sedan, Chrysler's midsize sedan an coupe/convertible shared the same name. The base model for new Sebring sedan an aa served as replacement for the Plymouth Breeze. The replacement for the Cirrus wis the 2001 Chrysler Sebring sedan, biggit on an updatit version o the JA platform kent as the JR.
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The Cirrus wis Motor Trend magazine's Caur o the Year for 1995 an on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best leet for 1996 an 1997. Last year o production aw mid-size Chryslers (redesigned for 2001) wad cairy the Sebring name beginnin in 2001. Previously optional rear bairn seat anchorages, aluminum wheels, an an 8-speaker AM/ FM cassette stereo wur nou leetit as standard features. 2000: For its final model year, the 4-cylinder LX model returned tae join the V6-pouered LXi sedan.Cirrus wis the ae ane o the JA "cloud caurs" tae receive ony form o facelift ower the course o its production. Standard 15-inch (380 mm) wheel covers coud be upgradit tae new 15-inch (380 mm) alloy wheels. Sentry Key disabled the ignition unless the proper key wis insertit. Chrysler's Sentry Key seestem wis a new option. 1999: For its fift model year, the Cirrus received a redesigned open grille wi Chrysler's new winged grille badge.1998: The 4-cylinder ingine an the LX trim level wur eliminatit, leavin ae V6 LXi models.The interior gained a new centre console wi a storage compairtment an integratit armrest. 1997: The 4-cylinder ingine wis made standard in baith models, wi the V6 as an option.Wis standard in the LX, an wis ae available wi a 4-speed automatic transmission as wi the V6-pouered Cirrus. The Chrysler-biggit 2.4 L 4-cylinder which produced 150 hp (112 kW) 1996: This year, a new DOHC 4-cylinder ingine wis available for 1996.1995: The aw-new Chrysler Cirrus sedan is launched in the Unitit States an Canadae.The LX model wis dropt for the 1998 model year, but returned in 2000 tae compensate for the Plymouth Breeze which wis discontinued early in the 2000 model year. įrae 19, the Cirrus wis affered in twa trim levels: the entry-level LX an the luxury LXi. The Cirrus wis ane o the first Chryslers tae featur the rose medallion logo, which haed no been uised in 41 years. Baith models featurt sporty, black twin-post side mirrors, fog lichts, the same body-side moldins, chrome bumper accents, an a law extendin waterfall grille that wis either chrome or body coloured dependin on colour o the vehicle.

The Cirrus wis oreeginally available in twa trim levels: the well-equipped base LX an the luxury LXi. The JA sedans wur kent collectively as the "Cloud Caurs" acause thair names which referenced meteorological terms ( cirrus, breeze, stratus). A third JA variant, the Plymouth Breeze arrived the follaein year. The production Chrysler Cirrus wis introduced alangside the seemilar Dodge Stratus for the 1995 model year. This wis done tae eliminate the common three-box design, which wis characterized bi distinct breaks atween the ingine, passenger, an trunk compairtments. The Cirrus wis designed wi flowin lines wi nae distinct beginnin or end. The wheels wur pusht further tae the corners o the vehicle, which creatit a much lairger passenger cabin than maist ither similarly sized vehicles o that time. Cab-forrit design wis characterized bi the lang, dramatically slantit windshield, an short owerhangs. Baith the concept an eventual production model uised the Chrysler Corporation's new cab-forward design, which wis launched on the lairger LH sedans in 1993. The oreeginal concept featurt rear suicide doors an a 400 hp turbocharged 3.0-liter twa stroke ingine. Development o the Cirrus startit in 1991, wi the goal tae creaut a caur that wis expressive lookin an fun tae drive, yet safe enough tae transport an iveryday faimily. The production Chrysler Cirrus wis based on the 1992 concept caur o the same name which debuted at the 1992 North American Internaitional Auto Show.
