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Chrysler Horizon
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ChryslerHorizon

1978–1987 United States Automobile 10 production years
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Production1978–1987
Recorded originUnited States
ClassAutomobile
Background

The Chrysler Horizon is a compact hatchback designed by Chrysler Europe, manufactured and marketed for model years 1978-1987 under the Simca, Chrysler and Talbot brands, succeeding both the Simca 1100 and Hillman Avenger, and using a front-wheel drive, transverse-engine layout.

Text adapted from “Chrysler Horizon” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07

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Production chronology1978–1987

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Production timeline

1978–1987

1978197919801981198219831984198519861987
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