Eagle

Chrysler created Eagle in 1987 after acquiring American Motors and launched the brand in 1988 under Lee Iacocca to absorb AMC’s innovative models. Eagle’s first offering, the Premier executive sedan, combined AMC’s Renault-developed chassis with fresh styling, while the AMC Eagle wagon—America’s first production all-wheel-drive passenger car—continued into the new lineup. These models aimed to blend European ride quality with American comfort, carving out a niche amid rising interest in light-truck versatility. Through the early 1990s, Eagle expanded with the Summit subcompact and Vision midsize sedans, emphasizing refined handling and distinctive grilles. Despite critical praise, low volume and Chrysler’s shifting priorities led to Eagle’s phase-out at the end of the 1998 model year. Its spirit lives on in modern crossovers and AWD systems, marking the brand as a precursor to today’s blending of car-like comfort with SUV capability.