# What Is A Chrysler 'K-Car,' And How Did They Get Their Name?

> While they might look like one of the boxiest, most pedestrian vehicles from the 1980s, the Chrysler K-car actually represented a massive leap forward for both the auto manufacturer and the automotive industry as a…

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- **Published:** 2025-08-04
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #chrysler #cars #name #featured #platform #actually #affordable #among
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