Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was replaced by the Chrysler LHS in 1994. The Chrysler New Yorker is one of Chrysler’s most storied and enduring nameplates, representing luxury and innovation during various periods in automotive history. With a lineage that spans over six decades, the New Yorker was a symbol of prestige in the Chrysler lineup.
Chrysler New Yorker Overview
In line with industry trends, the New Yorker transitioned to a front-wheel-drive platform in the 1980s. The “Fifth Avenue” edition of the New Yorker, introduced in the early ’80s, represented an even higher level of luxury and became a sub-model in its own right for a period. By the 1990s, the New Yorker had seen multiple redesigns, each time adjusting to market demands and technological advancements. The model name was eventually phased out in 1996.
The Chrysler New Yorker is remembered as one of the brand’s flagship luxury vehicles. Over the years, it has represented American automotive luxury, adapting to the changing dynamics of design, technology, and market demands. While the New Yorker nameplate was retired in the mid-1990s, its spirit of luxury and innovation was inherited by subsequent Chrysler models.
Chrysler New Yorker Sales Figures
Chrysler New Yorker US Sales Data & Charts
US Annual Sales
Year | Sales Units |
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1981 | 5,714 |
1982 | 62,844 |
1983 | 50,091 |
1984 | 53,698 |
1985 | 56,166 |
1986 | 58,445 |
1987 | 59,060 |
1988 | 98,172 |
1989 | 73,667 |
1990 | 39,252 |
1991 | 16,180 |
1992 | 19,761 |
1993 | 51,217 |
1994 | 29,340 |
1995 | 16,785 |