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Chrysler Brings Back the Cordoba After 40 Years—And It’s Stunning

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Chrysler’s Luxury Vehicle, Cordoba
Revived in Renderings After Nearly 40 Years
See How This Classic American Car Has Evolved

Chrysler Cordoba rendering / burlappcar

Chrysler’s luxury sedan, the Cordoba, is making a surprising return—at least in renderings—nearly 40 years after its discontinuation. First introduced in 1975 and produced for two generations, the Cordoba was Chrysler’s answer to the mid-size luxury market. It emerged at a time when the American automaker, traditionally known for its large, high-end vehicles, was navigating the challenges of the oil crisis and a changing economy. Chrysler repurposed the mid-sized Sebring from its Plymouth brand, giving it a luxury makeover and rebranding it as the Cordoba. Despite initial success, declining demand saw the model discontinued in 1983. Now, a new rendering reimagines this classic for a modern era.

1975 Chrysler Cordoba / Proxibid
Chrysler Cordoba Rendering / burlappcar

Front Featuring Circular Headlamps
Reflecting First-Generation Cordoba Design

This is a rendering of the new Cordoba created by an overseas rendering designer. As many years have passed, the design has changed significantly. If you look closely, the design of the existing Cordoba contains the image of a traditional American luxury vehicle of that time, but it is a modern reinterpretation of it. First, the front is equipped with circular headlamps.

The front end features circular headlamps, directly referencing the first-generation Cordoba. These headlights are embedded into the bonnet, a design cue emphasizing its streamlined, modern aesthetic. A strip of LED daytime running lights stretching along the bonnet’s parting line gives the vehicle a sleek, futuristic feel, blending tradition with modernity.

1983 Chrysler Cordoba / Flickr
Chrysler Cordoba rendering / burlappcar

Modified Angular Grille Design
Emphasizing Luxury Car Aesthetics

The grill’s shape has been somewhat modified based on the previous square grid pattern. The layout of the right-angled grill has been modified to a curve in line with the design theme. The horizontal and vertical grid pattern has been changed to a dense mesh form. A horizontal air intake has been placed in the bumper part to present a sleek appearance.

Due to its flowing curved shape, the bonnet is expected to have aerodynamic performance advantages over the previous angular design. The side has maintained the 2-door coupe shape. In addition, it has a sense of luxury while maintaining the chrome line placed along the window line. As for the roof line, it features a fastback shape that falls sharply toward the rear.

1983 Chrysler Cordoba / BigIron Auctions
Chrysler Cordoba rendering / burlappcar

Adding a Touch of Sportiness
Futuristic Rear Design

The lowered ground clearance and the short front and rear overhangs give the reimagined Chrysler Cordoba a sportier, more dynamic look. One of the standout features at the rear is the narrow rear glass, which complements the vehicle’s curved body and adds a distinctive, stylish touch. In contrast to the more fluid design of the front and sides, the rear adopts a flatter, more structured appearance.

The horizontal taillights stretch across the back, with both sides accented by bold, thickened outlines, further enhancing the car’s muscular stance. This design reflects Cordoba’s evolution from a personal luxury vehicle—a segment Chrysler first entered with the original Cordoba—to a model that could once again show the brand’s adaptability to market shifts. The original Cordoba marked Chrysler’s move into the sub-full-size category during a time of decreased demand for large luxury cars, and this new rendering hints at how Chrysler could once again navigate a changing automotive landscape.

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  • lee3dude

    sophisticated sleekness!

  • Martin Lindvik

    I really love it! Hopefully it will be put into production with v-6 and v-8 gasoline engines

  • AB

    'Love it!

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