Well, here are the specifics on the future Chrysler brand products we were looking for. According to Joseph Veltri, VP of Product Planning, the Chrysler brand is the biggest benefactor of all the brands by the alliance with Fiat. Indeed, four of the size vehicles that make it to 2014 will be from Fiat origins.
Small car: Chrysler brand will dip into the B-segment in 2013 with a Fiat Group-produced small car.
Compact sedan: A new C-segment vehicle will arrive for 2012, using Fiat-Group under-pinnnings. Meanwhile, the Sebring gets new engines, interior upgrades, and NVH upgrades for 2010.
Mid-size sedan: Predictably, the Sebring gets taken behind the proverbial barn--eventually. It's place will be taken by a new Fiat-based sedan in 2013.
PT Cruiser: Dies at the end of 2010.
Mid-size Crossover: New D-class crossover based on a Fiat Group offering.
300/300C: The big Chrysler will be new for 2010 and will continue on indefinitely.
Town & Country: The minivan that isn't so mini gets a significant upgrade in 2010. An all-new van isn't scheduled to come to market until the 2014 model year.
sylvia says:
03:41 PM, 11/ 4/09
My sense is the Italians have updated their wardrobe since this photo was taken...
estreka says:
04:26 AM, 11/ 5/09
The lineup sounds tempting, but I fear the drastic changes that they're suggesting will alienate the Mopar faithful. There's a lot of folks out there that would love to own some italian-bred horsepower, but the Chrysler badge will scare them off.
dougtheeng says:
05:20 AM, 11/ 5/09
"PT Cruiser: Dies at the end of 2010."
Hallelujah!!!