2015 Dodge Charger goes under the knife

Over the past decade, Chrysler's rear-wheel-drive sedans have managed to survive a bankruptcy and three different corporate overlords. Thanks to the original stoutness of the Mercedes-assisted chassis, and the periodic updates that keep them from seeming like 21st-century versions of the Ford Crown Victoria, the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger combo still draw in fans. Today, Dodge revealed yet another redesign for the 2015 Charger — and for an old car, it's quite the change.

Chrysler designers said they wanted to give the Charger the same familial appearance as that of the new Dart and Durango. The biggest swap comes from the new wrap around LED daytime running lamps, paired with a blacked-out "mask" grille. The changes reduce drag, but also make for the most dramatic alteration to the Charger since it was launched in 2006.