RE: Chrysler pondering what Models to Cut
Some of these ideas I can agree with, other ones seems like a very moronic idea. Cutting the Sebring? Whether or not it is selling is not because their isn't a desire for that segment, its called, it looks strange. Give it some less awkward styling and a competitive powertrain and it will start to sell again. The Compass has to go for the U.S. production. The Viper needs a little work on the interior side to help it sell better and offer some features that some will not be happy to see them offer but a majority will probably like (an optional automatic). The Challenger should not become the flagship, the last thing I think Chrysler should consider doing is look at Ford's strategy and implement it on this one.
Dropping the Durango isn't the best idea in my opinion, cut production, but don't get rid of it. Cutting the Dakota is a stupid idea. Offer a more competitive powertrain and it will do fine and offer the Hemi in it already. The Commander needs to go as it has been a failure; however, why the heck they want to turn the Grand Cherokee into the Commander and possibly kill it blows my mind. Dropping the Chrysler T&C sounds like a bad idea. It still sells quite well and since Chrysler's luxury image is probably dead and gone with all the brand watering down that has happened since the 80s and hit an all-time low during the merger, keep it going just make it stand out more. Dropping the Crossfire is just common sense. The Magnum I'm afraid just hasn't been popular; however, I think the name should live on for the LY Dodge Sedan. Save the Charger name for something else.
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