Eagle (United States)

Eagle was an automobile marque established by Chrysler Corporation in 1987 following its acquisition of American Motors Corporation (AMC). The brand was created to market vehicles that were primarily based on existing models from AMC and other manufacturers. The name "Eagle" had historical significance, as it was previously used by AMC for various models, including the Willys Aero Eagle in 1952.

The inaugural model under the Eagle brand was the AMC Premier, a sedan derived from the Renault 25, which was produced in Canada. This model was soon joined by the Renault 21-based Medallion sedan, imported from France. However, both models struggled in the market, with the Medallion being discontinued in 1989 and the Premier ceasing production in 1992. In 1990, a variant of the Premier was introduced as the Dodge Monaco.

Eagle aimed to compete with imported vehicles, but the brand's strategy shifted in 1989 to include imports in its lineup. The Eagle Summit, a subcompact sedan, was based on the Mitsubishi Mirage, while the Summit Wagon was derived from the Mitsubishi Expo LRV. Another notable model was the Eagle Talon, a sporty coupe produced at the Diamond Star Motors factory in Normal, Illinois, which was a joint venture between Chrysler and Mitsubishi. The Talon was well-received for its performance and affordability, featuring options such as all-wheel drive and turbocharging.

In 1993, Eagle introduced the Vision, a sedan designed to complement Chrysler's "cab forward" LH series. Despite its innovative design and available V6 engines, the Vision did not achieve significant sales, partly due to its perceived high price and the brand's limited recognition among American consumers. As sales declined, Eagle was phased out, with the last model, the Talon, rolling off the production line on February 5, 1998. In total, 216,743 Talons were produced, marking the end of the Eagle brand's brief existence in the automotive market.