2004 mazda crossover12/10/2023 ![]() The brakes were very impressive, with short straight stops handled with uncommon quickness.Ĭertainly there’s little that can be faulted from a performance standpoint. The recirculating ball steering is slower than some rack and pinion units, but it seems more than quick enough here. As a result, the downside is a very firm ride which translates every road imperfection. Body lean isn’t a part of this vehicle’s vocabulary. With electronic stability control and brake assist, the Crossfire adheres in corners with a tenacity expected of German cars. While the wide tires drum up a good bit of noise, they do wonders for grip. The transmission stays in gear without shifting automatically. If you do shift manually, you’ll find that the shifts are activated quicker than with Chrysler’s Autostick gearbox. Shifts from the Mercedes-sourced automatic gearbox are seamless. Power always seems to be there when you need it, even at autobahn speeds. But the doubt vanishes as speed increases, with a strong surge of torque coming on above 20 mph. Power off the line will raise doubts about its sports car credibility, as there’s not much. Powered by Mercedes-Benz’s 3.2-liter single-overhead-cam V-6, the Crossfire is mated to either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission with manual sequential shifting capability. Of course, that means the Crossfire is built in Germany by Karmann, the same coachbuilder responsible for the VW Beetle Cabriolet, Audi Cabriolet, Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible. The Crossfire uses the platform, suspension and drivetrain of the current Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster, a car that is about to be redesigned. DaimlerChrysler stylists also put a ridge atop the dashboard.īut all the speed styling cues merely accent what lies underneath. The roof shape is echoed inside, including its unique ridge. That stylish look continues inside, with metallic trim and high-quality plastic surfaces. Set this speedy little coupe on top of truly mammoth tires (18 inches up front, 19 inches in the rear) and you have a uniquely styled speed buggy. Even the front quarter panels are interesting to look at they’re accented with horizontal grilles. The hatch’s rear door incorporates a spoiler, which deploys at speeds over 50 mph. A center ridge incorporated into the roof arcs backward to a boat-tail rear. The hood ridges give the appearance of speed. High-intensity discharge headlamps sparkle like jewels. The large egg-crate grille is topped by Chrysler’s winged medallion. The first time you lay eyes upon it, you must walk around it to drink in its details. And the results are unlike anything Chrysler has produced.Īmong the most anticipated is the Chrysler Crossfire, a stunningly carved, limited edition Art Deco coupe. ![]() Five years after the DaimlerChrysler merger – termed the “merger of equals,” – former Mercedes Benz officials are finally unveiling the new Chryslers.
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