Eagle Vision

The Vision's design can be traced to 1985 at the automaker's Advanced Concept Studio in Carlsbad, California. The lead designer, Kevin Verduyn, goal was an "exotic, four-passenger, grand-tourer for the 1990s." "Performance" suspension was an available option on the Vision. Dual-way power sunroofs were available on this car in either trim. They were designed and installed by American Sunroof Corp. (now ASC Global) from its Columbus, Ohio plant, not by Mopar itself. An installed sunroof eliminated most of the front overhead console that featured storage bins for a garage door opener and sunglasses. However, the Overhead Travel Information System (OTIS), an onboard computer with integrated map lights, was retained. The Vision was generally the middle offering of the original three LH cars, with the ESi priced between a base Intrepid and a base Concorde (usually just under the Concorde by a few hundred dollars). However, the TSi's base price was more than the basic Concorde version. The other LH cars, the New Yorker and LHS, were priced higher than the Vision. Trims • ESi - 1993–1997 • TSi - 1993–1997 ==Drivetrains==

The Eagle Vision ESi came equipped with a 3.3 L V6 engine initially rated which was raised to in the 1994 and 1995 models. For 1996, it lost , but gained 9 ft·lbf of torque. The TSi featured the more powerful SOHC 24-valve 3.5 L V6 engine rated at . Both engines included a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 1996 and 1997 TSi with its 3.5 had the 4-speed AutoStick option featuring a unique PRNDL mechanism invented by Peter Gruich. • 3.3 L V6 – Horsepower and Torque: & (1992–93), & (1994–1995) and, & (1996–1997) • 3.5 L V6 – & The 3.3 L engine was engineered to run on 87 octane gasoline, while the larger 3.5 requires mid-grade 89 octane fuel as a minimum, but benefits from premium 91 octane fuel. ==Year-to-year changes==

1994 • Variable-assist power steering was available, providing more feel at higher speeds. Both models now wore the same lower-body cladding, minimizing the evident differences between the ESi and TSi. The 3.3 L engine's power output was increased by 8 hp, while the 4-speed automatic transmission was revised for smoother shifting. 1995 • New standard features included heated power exterior rear-view mirrors, power windows, and an AM/FM stereo with a cassette player. The 3.5  engine became available as an upgrade option for the ESi trim level. 1996 • A new Autostick shifting feature became available for the TSi trim. The car could be "manually" shifted by tilting the shift knob right or left to change gears up or down. Plastic lower trim was deleted in favor of body color lower trim for a monochromatic color scheme. The Pentastar logo previously present on the front fenders in front of the doors was deleted. Windshield wiper jets were moved from the wiper arms to the hood. All 1996 Eagle Visions were made OBD-II compliant. • The headlights are now more powerful. 1997 • Only minor changes were made to the 1997 Vision. After this model year, the Vision was discontinued. ==Discontinuation==

The Vision sold around 105,000 units, from 1993 to 1997, and Chrysler was planning to continue it to redesign the LH cars for 1998. Some prototypes featured the Eagle logo, and Vision production continued into September 1997 to offer dealers an adequate amount of 1997 models, until the introduction redesigned 1998 Vision. However, Chrysler made the decision to stop production of the Vision and Talon (Eagle's only other model by then) with the last unit built on September 5, 1997. On September 29, 1997, the automaker notified 2,340 U.S. and 337 Canadian dealers that the Eagle brand would be discontinued by the end of the 1998 model year. The car that was planned to be the redesigned Vision, became the 1999 model year Chrysler 300M. It was released a year after the other redesigned LH cars in 1998. Production Figures: ==Awards==

• 1993: Automobile Magazine Automobile of the Year in 1993 • 1994: ''Car and Driver's'' Ten Best List == Nameplate use ==

In Mexico, the 2015 model of the Fiat Siena has been marketed as the Dodge Vision. ==References==