5 Cars To Drive If You Loved The Chrysler 300

It’s been a rough couple of years for spacious American sedans and coupes. Stellantis killed off the popular Dodge Charger and two-door Challenger after the 2023 model year, leaving a muscle car-shaped hole in the segment. Worse yet, the brand sent the Chrysler 300 out to pasture, effectively ending the brand’s love affair with comfortable sedans and leaving the automaker with just minivans to offer.

Fret not, though. Just because Stellantis purged much of its subbrands’ lineup of the large American cars you’ve come to know and (perhaps) love doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a hulking SUV. You’re not out of options when it comes to spacious four-door cars in today’s new car market. These five mid-size and full-size sedan options offer a bit of comfort in the absence of the full-size Chrysler sedan. In fact, you might still be able to get one with an American badge if you know where to look. You might want to act quickly, though; a few of these options are doomed after the 2025 and 2026 model years.

Models are listed in ascending order based on price, from the most affordable to the most expensive.

2025 Chevrolet Malibu

Starting Price: $26,995

Want to keep your Chrysler 300 alternative on the American side of things? Well, when it comes to American sedans, your choices are fairly limited. But that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. The 2025 model year is the very last iteration of the Chevrolet Malibu, ending the current production run that started back in 1997 after a lengthy hiatus. That does, however, mean you can bump into a brand new 2025 Chevrolet Malibu on a dealership lot, even as we head into 2026.

For starters, the swansong 2025 Chevrolet Malibu starts at $26,995 for the entry-level LS trim. That’s $10,745 less than the now-discontinued Chrysler 300 Touring. And with seating for five with 15.7 cubic feet of cargo space, the Malibu is nearly as practical as the deceased Chrysler. However, you won’t find the powerful engines that you would under the 300’s hood. The Malibu’s standard 163-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is plainly anemic compared to the Chrysler sedan’s library of six and eight-cylinder engines. On the plus side, the Malibu’s 31 combined MPG is far more wallet-friendly than the comparably thirsty Chrysler 300.

2025 Chevrolet Malibu Specs

2026 Toyota Crown

Starting Price: $43,110

Okay, so Toyota isn’t typically the badge you might associate with posh comfort. That’s more so Lexus territory. However, that doesn’t mean Toyota isn’t capable of deceptive luxury from time to time. The Japanese brand pulled it off with the now-discontinued Avalon, and now the Toyota Crown continues to bring unexpected opulence to scratch your Chrysler 300 itch. The Crown returns for 2026, complete with its upscale interior and dramatic styling. Better yet, with standard all-wheel drive and hybrid powertrains, the Toyota Crown is more practical and economical than the dropped Chrysler sedan.

Like the Chrysler 300, the 2026 Toyota Crown’s aesthetics and proportions are a love-it-or-leave-it affair. Unlike the Avalon it replaced, the Crown rides on a hiked-up platform, blurring the lines between pseudo-luxury sedan and crossover SUV. But, for those who can learn to love the Crown’s looks, the interior is deceitfully deluxe, the ride is relaxation-oriented, and the Platinum trim gets a Chrysler 300 V8-rivaling 340 horsepower. Even if you don’t opt for the Toyota Hybrid Max setup in the Platinum trim, though, the Crown’s combined 41 MPG is far less gluttonous than anything you’d find in the Chrysler 300 lineup.

2026 Toyota Crown Specs

2026 Dodge Charger R/T SIXPACK Sedan

Starting Price: $53,990

The 2023 model year saw the end of the LD-platform Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and LA-platform Dodge Challenger. It was quite the shift in Stellantis’ lineup of sedans. However, the Dodge Charger, the Chrysler 300’s mechanical sibling, wasn’t long for the scrap heap. Tim Kuniskis and the powers that be at Dodge announced the return of the Charger, first as an EV, followed by a “Hurricane” twin-turbo inline-six application. Needless to say, the announcement wasn’t well-received by the more vocal Mopar faithful. The all-electric Charger Daytona and the six-cylinder Charger SIXPACK were drowned out by the complaints of fans who want nothing more than a V8 up front. Though Dodge has hinted at the arrival of a V8 in the Charger’s future, the six-cylinder models are plenty potent without eight cylinders.

Earlier Chargers excelled at straight-line power, but this new generation feels more balanced. The standard all-wheel drive with rear-wheel drive mode provides grip and stability while still letting you have a little fun. The ride is firm but comfortable, the steering feels direct, and the Charger is remarkably composed for its size.

– Nicole Wakelin, TopSpeed Journalist

It’s the Charger SIXPACK, and as it stands, it is a solid replacement for the old LA-platform cars. In sedan spec, the new Dodge Charger easily seats five. Fold the rear seats, and Dodge says the liftback Charger will swallow up around 38.5 cubic feet of, well, whatever you want. Better yet, the R/T SIXPACK and Scat Pack SIXPACK produce an impressive 420 horsepower and 550 horsepower, respectively. And that’s without the two extra cylinders. And with a big car footprint, the four-door sedan version is an old-school replacement for the old LA-platform Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger.

2026 Dodge Charger R/T SIXPACK Sedan Specs

2026 Genesis G80

Starting Price: $59,945

The Genesis G80 returns for the 2026 model year, bringing with it European luxury marque-rivaling polish. And if something to challenge the street presence of the out-of-production Chrysler 300 in the new car market is what you’re after, the G80 delivers. Unmistakable Genesis styling wraps around the entire luxury sedan, including the brand-characteristic stacked horizontal lamps at the front and rear. On the inside, the G80 is a landscape of soft-touch surfaces, usable tech, and fine materials.

As for acceleration, the G80 gets off the line aggressively and smoothly. Going through the gears feels more controlled and rational than you would want if you were driving a sports sedan. But that is what the Genesis G80 is all about: smooth and linear to keep away drama. Acceleration is no different.

– Charles North IV for TopSpeed

Better yet, with the typical Hyundai five-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty, the G80’s factory coverage extends beyond the rest of this list. However, while the 2026 Genesis G80 offers seating for five, it doesn’t quite match the Chrysler 300’s big car spaciousness. The rear seats are tighter than some rivals, and cargo capacity sits at 13.1 cubic feet. That’s more than a full three feet shy of the full-size Chrysler sedan. Still, with a comfortable ride, thrusty available twin-turbo V6, and opulent interior, the G80 carries itself well in the luxury sedan segment.

2026 Genesis G80 Specs

2025 Lexus LS 500

Starting Price: $81,685

Okay, so the $81,685 ask of the 2025 Lexus LS 500 is a bit of a tall order compared to the Chrysler 300’s $37,740 starting price in its final model year. However, the LS remains the luxury brand’s full-size offering, meaning it’s right alongside the discontinued Chrysler sedan with up to 16.9 cubic feet of storage capacity and ample seating for five. The disparity between the two luxury sedans shrinks further when you compare the V8 offerings. For 2026, Chrysler offered a limited run of 300C models with Stellantis’ naturally aspirated 6.4-liter HEMI V8 for around $56,595. Of course, dealerships and second-hand sellers were quick to slap massive upcharges and markups on the collector cars. That closes the price gap a bit to the 5.0-liter V8-powered Lexus LS.

Beyond a big car footprint, the Lexus LS outshines the cheaper, discontinued Chrysler 300. Fine materials adorn just about every interior surface, along with massaging 28-way power adjustable seats. It’s the sort of luxury you simply wouldn’t find in a 300. You might want to move quickly if you want one, though; the Lexus LS is also discontinued after the 2026 model year. If that weren’t enough, the LS returns for its final model year in just one offering: the 2026 Lexus LS Heritage Edition. It’s a near-as-makes-no-difference $100,000 commemorative model to send the LS nameplate off with a bang. A bang and just 250 copies, that is.

2026 Lexus LS Specs

Sources: Stellantis, General Motors, TrueCar, The EPA