More frequent styling changes expected for Chrysler, says Ralph Gilles, head of design

More frequent styling changes expected for Chrysler, says Ralph Gilles, head of design
Chrysler Group vehicles will have more frequent styling changes in an effort to boost sales. Ralph Gilles, head of design at Chrysler Group and president of Dodge brand, said mid-cycle freshenings in general will be

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0to600to60 - 4/25/2011 1:41:31 PM
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Well hurry! Saw a couple of 200's in Miami and that just isnt cutting it. Not that impressed by the 300 or charger either. I think they should have went for more bold changes.


mini22mini22 - 4/26/2011 2:48:49 PM
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The 200 will be replaced by a platform sharing the Avenger,200, and Alfa Romeo Guilia in early 2013.Chrysler has done wonders for the 200/Sebring platform. While reviews have been mixed most of the critism has been based on the carry over greenhouse. The car does not handle badly,the interior is miles better then it was. The other weak point is the tranny and 4 cylinder engine. This is being addressed with a new 8 speed auto and multiair for all Chrysler engines. Multiair will produce approximately a 10% increase in horsepower and Torque with better emmissions and fuel economy. Just look at the Fiat 500 1.4 engine.What 1.4 naturally aspirated engines do you know that put out 101 HP.Everything from Japan and Korea and Europe are a 1.6 or larger that sell in this country.The 300 may have been based on an older 300 platform. However it is now greatly refined from that platform. The 300 is considered quieter then any Lexus and has gotten excellent reviews.


LACMANLACMAN - 4/26/2011 10:52:20 PM
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^Try again buddy. Chrysler's LX platform used a S-Class front suspension, E-class rear suspension set up, Mercedes stability control system, and a Mercedes transmission. It was NOT an E-class platform or chassis. As far as the new Grand Cherokee goes, its platform was CO-DEVELOPED with Daimler. JOINT project. Look it up... And how do you sound anyway? "Cherokee is a rebodied next gen ML" < How is the Cherokee rebodied of something that isnt even out yet? #FAIL In the words of your own: Sorry to burst your bubble...


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