Dodge Stratus
| Dodge Stratus | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Corporation (1995–1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998–2006) Mitsubishi Motors (coupes only) |
| Also called | Chrysler Stratus (Europe, Brazil, South Korea and Argentina, 1995–2000) |
| Production | June 1994–2006 (sedan) 2000–2005 (coupe) |
| Model years | 1995–2006 (sedan) 2001–2005 (coupe) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Midsize car |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Dodge Spirit & Dodge Dynasty (sedan) Dodge Avenger (coupe) Dodge 2000GTX |
| Successor | Dodge Avenger (sedan) Chrysler Sebring (Europe, Brazil, Argentina and South Korea) Dodge Challenger (coupe) |
The Dodge Stratus is a mid-size car introduced by Dodge and Chrysler in December 1994, built on the four-door sedan Chrysler JA platform. Immediately recognized for its design and performance, the Stratus, alongside its platform mates, the Plymouth Breeze and Chrysler Cirrus, gained Car and Driver magazine's "Ten Best list" for 1996 and 1997. While initial critical acclaim was high, its ratings eventually declined.
An updated version was introduced for the 2001 model year when the Cirrus was rebranded as the Chrysler Sebring, and a coupe body style was added to the lineup. Production of the Stratus and Sebring models at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant ceased in early 2006 after 1,308,123 Stratus and Chrysler Sebring sedan and convertible models were built since 2000.
The Dodge Avenger replaced the Stratus nameplate in early 2007 for the 2008 model year. After the Stratus sedan's discontinuation, Chrysler sold its assembly line and tooling to the Russian concern GAZ, which produced almost 9,000 slightly modified units as the GAZ Volga Siber from 2008 until 2010.