Dodge Stratus

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Dodge Stratus
Overview
Manufacturer	Chrysler Corporation (1995–1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998–2006) Mitsubishi Motors (coupés only)
Also called	Chrysler Stratus (Europe, Brazil and Argentina, 1995–2000)
Production	June 1994–2006 (sedan) 2000–2005 (coupé)
Model years	1995–2006 (sedan) 2001–2005 (coupé)
Body and chassis
Class	Midsize car
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L 6G73 V6
Chronology
Predecessor	Dodge Spirit & Dodge Dynasty (sedan) Dodge Avenger (coupé) Dodge 2000GTX
Successor	Dodge Avenger (sedan) Chrysler Sebring (Europe) Dodge Challenger (coupé)

The Dodge Stratus is a mid-size car that was introduced by Dodge in December 1994 and was based on the 4-door sedan Chrysler JA platform. The Stratus, Plymouth Breeze, and Chrysler Cirrus were all on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1996 and 1997. It received critical acclaim at launch, but ratings fell over time. An updated version of the Stratus was introduced for 2001, with the Cirrus being renamed as the Chrysler Sebring, and a coupé model was also added to the range. Production ended in early 2006 at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant after building 1,308,123 Stratus and Sebrings since 2000.^[1]

The Dodge Avenger replaced the Stratus nameplate in early 2007 for the 2008 model year.

After the discontinuation of the Stratus sedan in 2006, the assembly line and tooling were sold to the Russian concern, GAZ, which manufactured 9,000 units of a very slightly modified Stratus from 2008 through 2010 called the Volga Siber.