Originally Posted by Smoknweelz
For example, the difference between all the Concept pics we've seen thus far, could be compared to the concept pics of the Charger back in 1999, and the complete let-down which a lot of you purchased.
Dodge never implied that the 1999 Concept Charger would make it into production. I'll agree it was a very good looking car. It was also true concept vehicle, with a compressed natural gas engine.
Not to mention that by the time they got around to releasing the new Challenger, their entire lineup and brand had gone through an update. Had they actually built the 1999 concept Charger in 2005, it would've been a brand new car that was already 6 years old. Plus, it would've looked like the old line of Dodge vehicles.
Don't get me wrong: I think that concept was sweet. I think the new Charger was a bit of a letdown (based on the name alone - it's a sweet car, and if I was in the market for a 4-door family sedan, that's what I'd get. Good car, wrong name).
Dodge has been pretty up front about the new Challenger. Sure, not enough info has been released to please all of us "news-hungry" afficienados on this site, but they've released a lot of info. And it sounds like they're doing their best to make the production version as true to the concept as possible.
I personally feel it will be close enough to be completely awesome, front to back and top to bottom.