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Originally Posted by elpirata
.... the group has 21 products and he reckoned in a year there would only be 11 or so.
300C - touring probably going
300C - retain in longer term to evolve
Crossfire - going soon
sebring - going, apparently 1200 in uk, no more coming
sebring cabrio - continue in v.small numbers
pt cruiser - going soon
dodge avenger - going
dodge caliber - 2008 upgrade deferred to 2009
dodge nitro - going
he was also talking about bluetec diesel engine technology which will have a very positive effect on diesel engine fuel economy when it comes....
elpirata
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Based on the recent poll questions to the Customer Advisory Board it seems they are trying to justify the demise of the Hemi and focus on small, uninspiring power plants.
My input was the 2.7L engine should never been offered in the LX models... it takes some minimum amount of power to move a 4100+ Lb vehicle efficiently.
The Crossfire was a great little car, but it should have had a back seat. A two-seat platform is always going to be a niche vehicle. In that regard the Mazda RX8 had the right idea IMO.
The Sebring was good while it lasted, but now they seem to be trying to make it the redesigned Crossfire, but it doesn't have the punch or suspension.
PT Cruiser has run it's course IMO.
The Avenger... why even make a mini-Charger except to appease the higher MPG screamers?
Same Question for the Cabiler in reference to the Magnum. Bring the Magnum back, give it a minimal third seat if you have to and market the thing as the ultimate cross-over!
Nitro... what was the apeal in the first place. Something trying to look like a Honda Element (what an ugly thing that is).