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CGI Stealth returns — this time as a four‑door
Digital artist Nihar Mazumdar has taken a familiar nameplate and given it a bold new life: the 1990s Dodge Stealth, reborn not as a two‑door captive import but as a sporty four‑door sedan positioned beneath the Charger. The renderings strip away any Mitsubishi DNA and instead build a car that looks unequivocally Dodge — wide hips, aggressive intakes, and a heavy stance that reads performance even at a glance.
Mazumdar produced two variants of the concept: one subtly athletic and one more exaggerated, with oversized fender flares and a higher waistline. Either way, the design language aims to restore some of the performance cachet Dodge has been leaning on, especially as the brand’s real‑world lineup has thinned.
Where Dodge stands today
Stellantis’ North American arm, FCA US LLC, faced a rough 2025 with deliveries sliding to roughly 1.26 million units, a decline that left the group trailing major rivals. For perspective: Toyota Motor North America moved about 2.52 million units, Ford turned in roughly 2.20 million, and General Motors led with about 2.85 million sales. Those figures underline why 2026 and 2027 are viewed as make‑or‑break years for the American marques in Stellantis.
Tim Kuniskis and CEO Antonio Filosa have prioritized quick wins — bringing back the Hemi V8 to the Ram 1500, reviving Cherokee nameplates, and packing the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX with a 6.2‑liter supercharged Hemi producing 777 hp. Chrysler remains dominant in minivans with the Pacifica, while Dodge has lost models like the Hornet, leaving Durango and the eighth‑generation Charger as pillar products.
Why a Stealth sedan makes sense
A mid‑sized, sporty sedan could give Dodge a fresh halo without cannibalizing Charger or Durango sales. The CGI renders hint at a car sitting on the STLA Medium architecture — a practical choice if Dodge wanted to diversify offerings while sharing components and electrification tech within Stellantis.
Potential powertrain options Mazumdar’s concept suggests are realistic and strategic:
- Hybrid variants borrowed from Jeep Cherokee for improved fuel economy and electrified torque
- A turbocharged four‑cylinder 'Hurricane' unit for balance between efficiency and performance
- Possibility of higher‑output variants to echo Dodge’s muscle heritage
Design, interior, and platform notes
Exterior cues belong to Dodge: a sloping profile combined with pronounced wheel arches and large alloy wheels create a planted, sporty silhouette. The most controversial detail in the renders is the interior, which borrows heavily from the Peugeot 3008’s layout. Only a Dodge badge on the steering wheel confirms the marque. While that may feel derivative, the layout is modern, driver‑focused, and would slot neatly onto a STLA Medium floorplan.
Key highlights from the concept:
- Muscular proportions and two styling intensities to appeal to different buyer tastes
- Large front intakes and strong shoulder lines emphasizing performance identity
- A roomy four‑door layout that targets mainstream sedan buyers who want sportiness without coupe compromises
Market positioning and the bigger picture
If Dodge wanted an extra arrow in its quiver, a Stealth sedan could serve multiple roles: attract younger buyers priced below Charger, provide a platform for hybridization, and broaden the brand’s image beyond straight‑ahead muscle. That said, corporate approval, production economics, and brand strategy would ultimately determine whether a concept like this stays CGI or makes it to showrooms.
Mazumdar’s work also highlights the role of digital car culture in today’s industry conversation. When OEM roadmaps are conservative, designers and content creators can probe public appetite for niche models and fresh shapes — sometimes offering automakers unofficial market research.
Final thought
The 2027 Dodge Stealth concept by Nihar Mazumdar is a compelling idea: a muscular, tech‑forward sedan that could sit under the Charger and broaden Dodge’s reach. Whether Stellantis ever greenlights such a model is uncertain, but the renderings make a strong case for a performance sedan that blends heritage with modern architecture.
So, what do you think — would you welcome a new Dodge Stealth sedan, or should Dodge double down on SUVs and electrified Chargers instead? Share your take.
Source: autoevolution
Comments
turbo_mk
This CGI bangs. Looks proper Dodge. 4 door Stealth could sell, but ditch the Peugeot dash ripoff, and give it a V8 pls I’d buy.
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