Tina Turner in a Plymouth Laser Ad from 1990

[DSM1G90]

...due to dropping sales and with the Neon coming around the corner, what killed the Laser - which was the first DSM with the Eclipse right behind it in that intital, 1988 year..

[DSM1G90]

"If I have read correctly, then the Laser shared the same body platform as a generation of the Mitsubishi Eclipse." ... and we can also add the Eagle Talon. It was a body design set apart from the parent company, Diamond-Star Motors, (DSM) - a joint company owned by Mitsubishi and Chrysler, formed in 1986 - and their first vehicle manufactured at the plant in Normal, Illinois , which makes this a domestically made vehicle with a Japanese built drivetrain.

[carwrtr1]

All 3 models had their own traits, but the Plymouth was the best value for the money; an RS 2.0 non-turbo with automatic sure would go, plus it had the "sleek, quiet" look. It looked better without the spoiler, and it was sad to see it cut. The Eclipse isn't the same car it was; the Talon was "sporty," but it could lose the "body flair" that added to its weight gain that the Plymouth didn't have. Also, it was a roomy car for its size, not to mention it was comfortable and reliable.

[smithraymond09029]

@carwrtr1 Drove a '92 Eagle Talon 2.0 16v for ten years. By far the best looking of the trio (however I am baised!).

[BrownBrother27]

@DSM1G90

You forgot also all three platform mates were assembled by UAW workers. Chrysler later pulled out of DSM and i think the Illinois plant assembling the Laser, Talon, and Eclipse (among other cars). The Normal, Illinois Mitsubishi plant workers (1000/1300 of them) to this day are still represented by the United Auto Workers; the only non-domestic automobile factory in the United States.

[BrownBrother27]

Very good commercial. What a way to promote a Plymouth Laser! If I have read correctly, then the Laser shared the same body platform as a generation of the Mitsubishi Eclipse.