With two new engines and a stiffer body structure, the Concorde proves that beauty is clearly more than skin deep. The car is quieter, smoother, definitely more world-class than the vehicle it replaces. Add all that extra room for passengers to the additional cargo space and you come up with a winning combination.

That still leaves the question that has been hanging over Chrysler: Can it deliver the type of quality today's buyers expect? The automaker insists it has addressed every detail. And our week-long test drive reveals marked improvements. Troublesome issues like lighting and defrosting have been improved. That's a good sign Chrysler has gotten a handle on its problems. And that means Concorde buyers will clearly be driving a winner.