Chrysler unveiled the finished products this week at the Detroit auto show. An engineer's rolling laboratory vs. the stamped, welded, painted, upholstered, finished products of frontline factories. Bold at the least. A well-reasoned risk, though, because the '01 Chryslers were more appealing than the others in ways that make sense. Though not a drastic change, it solidifies and emboldens what already is the best-looking minivan.
Fenders bulge decisively, giving the vans a robust, even macho, look.
A sharp crease runs nearly the length of the side, emphasizing a newly rakish stance. Sharp, deep creases in the hood suggest the air scoop on high-performance vehicles. Taillights have been shaped to distinction. Headlights and grilles likewise are bigger and bolder. No longer a weak point, it is boosted across the line.