Fiat to dump Dodge and Jeep?

[Silverback]

It's looking that way.

http://autos.aol.com/article/chrysler-fiat-plans?icid=main|htmlws-main-n|dl5|link6|http%3A%2F%2Fautos.aol.com%2Farticle%2Fchrysler-fiat-plans

 

[kennygene]

What the???

 

[moparracing]

http://autos.aol.com/article/chrysl.../autos.aol.com/article%2 Fchrysler-fiat-plans

"Going Away, Chrysler is expected to announce the death of the following models next week :
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Chrysler Sebring
Dodge Avenger
Dodge Caliber
Dodge Grand Caravan
Dodge Nitro
Jeep Commander
Jeep Compass
Jeep Patriot

The truth is that few of the products on this list are worth saving. Chrysler's product portfolio in America has been inconsistent and out of pace with the rest of the industry."

not a surprise, something's gotta change or chrysler is dead.....

frankly, the only one that surprises me is the Dodge Grand Caravan, the vehicle that brought us from the brink last time..... the rest - eh.:dontknow:

 

[Demon 8]

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38732&highlight=fix+tony

Told yah it sucked

 

[Silverback]

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38732&highlight=fix+tony

Told yah it sucked

Missed it. Sorry for the repost.

 

[ViperJeff]

None of these would be a loss

Chrysler PT CruiserChrysler SebringDodge AvengerDodge CaliberDodge Grand CaravanDodge NitroJeep CommanderJeep CompassJeep Patriot

 

[robwclark]

I worked for Chrysler Financial from 2003 up until march of this year. I no longer work there as my position was terminated. I still have a couple of friends there in high places. If my source is correct, what you should see in the next 3 years will be awesome for Chrysler. I dont expect them to cut Dodge, Chrysler, or the Jeep Brands at all. What they will do is cancel out all the currect models with brother/sister platforms by next year. In the next 3 years change completely to importing vehicles. There should be a nice increase in new models very soon, and should all have that awesome german-made feel. But yes all the current chrysler product should go away within 3 years. If they get rid of any brand it will be Dodge, but I seriously doubt it.

 

[wesalbert]

I can do without many Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep products. I understand there will be a Dodge Truck still. What about Jeep? No Wranglers anymore? thats sucks

 

[Rockin Ronnie]

Nope they will still have wranglers. The models listed havent been popular sellers anyway. The Jeep models listed cant be towed and really have no special use. They will be keeping the Grand Cherokee and the Wranglers as they are the most popular sellers.

 

[ARRESTmeRed04]

rob if your source is right about them going to nothing but imported cars in 3 years it'll just be another reason for me NOT to buy a Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler.

 

[bigike]

Pt is a good car and the Caravan is a good mini van... Everything else could go bye bye

 

[robwclark]

Pt is a good car and the Caravan is a good mini van... Everything else could go bye bye

They wont do completely away with the Grand Caravan as they will keep the sister/ Town & country which by far is a better seller.

When I said completely import, I mean all the new platforms will be on euro platforms. Production will likely be split, some euro, some us, so dont worry things will be fine. Fiat has a lot of loot and should provide some good product.

 

[Black1]

rob if your source is right about them going to nothing but imported cars in 3 years it'll just be another reason for me NOT to buy a Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler.

AGREED. Back to Ford I go....

 

[Black1]

They wont do completely away with the Grand Caravan as they will keep the sister/ Town & country which by far is a better seller.

When I said completely import, I mean all the new platforms will be on euro platforms. Production will likely be split, some euro, some us, so dont worry things will be fine. Fiat has a lot of loot and should provide some good product.

The Alfa's still don't run.... Ask any European that owns one. They say it's part of the Alfa "Experience". They sure are purdy tho. :dontknow:

 

[robwclark]

The Alfa's still don't run.... Ask any European that owns one. They say it's part of the Alfa "Experience". They sure are purdy tho. :dontknow:

Now powertrains will prolly stay mostly domestic because of new epa garbage

 

[BDR SRT-10]

Sooo, no mention of the SRT division... Any rumors or plans about that?

 

[unionmanofsteel]

rob if your source is right about them going to nothing but imported cars in 3 years it'll just be another reason for me NOT to buy a Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler.

Amen brother

 

[robwclark]

Sooo, no mention of the SRT division... Any rumors or plans about that?

SRT is completely up in the air. I would guess they go away though.