2017 Chrysler 200 - Combination of power, efficiency and style.

It's been widely reported that FCA has no replacement strategy.

Failed Strategy #1: Sergio tried to find someone willing to use FCA tooling to build the Dart and 200 for them. Most likely that would have been the Chinese.

Failed Strategy #2: Rebrand someone else's products. Talks fell through.

They need to get into a joint venture asap with smaller automaker who makes competent small cars. The perfect partner for them would be Mazda as they have great small cars and powertrains and FCA probably couldn't afford a sizable investment in a larger company. They could also use Mazdas chassis/powertrains to shore up their Fiat lineup in Europe at a relatively low cost.

Mazda could have been great for FCA in rebuilding Alfa Romeo, but FCA simply does not have the luxury of time. FCA needs a car NOW. That leaves Samsung (talks fell through) or VW (Skoda or SEAT).

VW taking Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler could make sense. Jeep and Ram are the jewels and VW has the engineering expertise to keep those brands going. They could fold Ram back into Dodge if they plan to stay in the pony car business. They could kill Chrysler and install Skoda.

Another option could be Geely.

They need to get into a joint venture asap with smaller automaker who makes competent small cars. The perfect partner for them would be Mazda as they have great small cars and powertrains and FCA probably couldn't afford a sizable investment in a larger company. They could also use Mazdas chassis/powertrains to shore up their Fiat lineup in Europe at a relatively low cost.

Ex GF has a 200. It's not a drivers car but not a bad car at all. Decent power for what it is, comfy interior. Decent looks. Not quite as smooth as a Camry but still not a bad car. They kind of abandoned the Dart and the 200 on the showroom floor, then they wonder why they don't sell. Nobody knows about them.

They did not sell because they had two problems - they were overweight - and had poor interior space. The now replaced Chevy Malibu that had 1 of those problems - lack of rear seat room - was killed by the press and consistently lost market share.

Unfortunately - for FCA - they do not just need replacements for these cars. What they need are a host of modern platforms to base all their cars. THe georgio platform - their newest - is still based at least partially on a more than 10 year old Mercedes platform that comes from the Diamler/Chrysler days. And their full size cars - are that Mercedes platform based.

What they need is a company that has new platforms for ALL size cars and small trucks - and Mazda is NOT that company. Among the Asians - only Toyota really has the stuff to fill the need. (Noting though that Toyota itself has old platforms for its pick-ups). There is no European company that fills the pick-up requirement - although VW would be there for the rest - but I don't believe that VW wants the possibility of competing with itself that much.

So - that leaves Ford and GM - both of which could fill the needs for FCA - BUT they don't need to - don't need the competition - don't need more BRANDS - and there is no plus for either in helping FCA. WHile JEEP may be a good addition along with the Mini-vans - the rest - especially FIAT itself - are worthless for the most part. And frankly - GM could recreate Jeep by bringing back Hummer. I believe this is a case where bankruptcy and splitting up the company is likely within 10 years or so.

@TomM Hyundai is a rather obvious company to buy the American arm of FCA. It has deep pockets. It needs Jeep and Ram. The Genesis, Genesis Coupe, G80, and G90 are competent examples of RWD. Acquiring the American arm of FCA. killing Chrysler, and perhaps making Dodge a niche performance brand would give Hyundai/Kia crucial volume it needs.

I predict a sale or a bankruptcy is more likely in the next 24-36 months. Things are DIRE at FCA.