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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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I don't know. I remember reading somewhere (I'll try and find the link) that now, since "Ram" is its own brand -- and that the "crosshair" grille is its trademark -- the Dodge-branded vehicles were going to experience some sort of design revolution so that they have their own identity, presumably devoid of gaping crosshair grilles.
I think any grille change would be an improvement. The crosshair in a sleek grille would be fine. What I'd like to see is a stylized version of the old "prop" badge in a thin, Challenger type of grille.

So Ram is it's own brand? Interesting. I wonder what the plan is...

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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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Looks ok to me but i wouldn't buy one.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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Looks ok to me but i wouldn't buy one.
I wouldnt either, but it does have it's place with people that want performance and need room.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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hmm, not as radical as i had hoped, but its alright. the nose could be more different, but it doesnt look bad per se.

and i am loving the *** end MUCH sweeter than the gurrent gen's derrière
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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and i am loving the *** end MUCH sweeter than the gurrent gen's derrière
I agree. That rear looks waaay better, but I'm not taking that render as gospel. I wonder if the render is just an educated guess or if this was made based on inside info or somesuch. Personally, I wish they'd do away with the Ram-esque front end
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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Something similar to this maybe.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by edumspeed
Something similar to this maybe.
Now that's what I'm talkin' about
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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that orange one looks alright from the front and back, but the side view is pretty awful..

regardless, dodge is in no position to go that radical
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Just thought I'd mention this...the Venom concept from years ago
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Not bad. It looks like the offspring of a Viper and a Stealth...
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Looks like a Dodge version of the previous gen Camaro.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by future9er24
that orange one looks alright from the front and back, but the side view is pretty awful..

regardless, dodge is in no position to go that radical
I think they can do a front end similar to that one, that's why I posted that pic I found on google. The side view is wrong. I would like that front on the next gen charger w the rest like the pic of the first post.

They should give it a shot. The Challengers front end is a good example that they can do it. I think it will cost less to refresh the current car while keeping the basic structure, like Ford did w the 2010 Mustang.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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I'll take my Charger over that orange thing anyday!
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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who wouldnt
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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I'll take my Charger over that orange thing anyday!
That is still so cool that I saw your Charger at the Denver Auto Show, small world!
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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I'll take my Charger over that orange thing anyday!
And WTF is Chrysler waiting to contract you as their designer? They're such fools
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Thanks guys and Eduardo the obvious flippant answer is the probably can't afford me
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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tail lights look good, but the rest will probably be meh....
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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So the Ram look will prevail on the front. The first ones were ok, but this one's just too much for my taste. Back end looks good though.
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