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I have little trust and faith in that this is going to work with Fiat doing just as it didn't Dumbler and Cereberus (that name doesn't need a mockery the route itself is a perfect symbol). If they want Chrysler to succeed, they need to invest in the company. It has been neglicited after years of cost cutting. They need to make up for lost time.

Fiat, you want to know what it is going to take to make Chrysler successful, I will tell you. You can take the credit and enjoy the profits, all I ask in return is YOU RUN THIS COMPANY CORRECTLY FOR ONCE!

-compact

-Nitro (Neon category car)-Yes I know this name is used on a badge engineered Liberty. Go with it anyway as it sounds exciting and in a car of this size it is appropriate. It must be able to reach 40mpg with a gasoline engine and a diesel wouldn't hurt. Have one turbo model that is FWD under the R/T label for affordable performance and SRT-4 to compete against the Evo.

-Intrepid (mid-sized competitor)-Get Chrysler out of their parnoid fear of making a larger mid-sized sedan that is competitive. Style the Intrepid as the Intrepid always was (after the Viper). Have a GDI I4 with a 6-speed auto for the base level, have a 3.6L Pentastar for the ES (the SXT name is too confusing on what it's supposed to be and ES has a better performance ring to it), feature a turbocharged AWD version for the R/T (SRT should be rarely used if at all). Feature an CRD model featuring a diesel for those who don't want a hybrid. Mileage must be in the mid 30s for I4 and no lower than 29mpg for the V6.

-Charger- Give it styling that is as close to the 1999 Concept as economically possible. 3.6 Pentastar as the base engine with a RWD version of the 62TE. Loose the overpriced, inefficient, questionable quality MB transmission for a Chrysler sourced 6-speed (reworked 68RFE or 545RFE with adaptation to make it a true 6-speed with appropriate gear ratios) for the ES 5.7L Hemi model (that's right ES not R/T), 6.4L Hemi for the R/T replacing the SRT-8 model and offer a 6-speed automatic, feature a limited edition Charger Daytona featuring the 8.4L V10. Also feature a diesel for fuel economy purposes. Mileage for the V6 must be no lower than 28 for the V6.

Challenger-feature GDI 3.6L Pentastar with a choice of either 6-speed auto or manual. Feature the 5.7L featured in the T/A model (not the R/T) with GDI, Feature the 6.4L with GDI in the R/T (not the SRT), and offer a limited edition 8.4L V10 in the SRT-10.

Viper-expand production with adding an OPTIONAL Dual-clutch automatic and retain the manual, loose the SRT-10 label for the base model but use it for a supercharged version of the V10 engine.

Dakota-loose the Powertech engines (it's a shame considering how power they are for what little technology is in them, perhaps look at using it for yourself). Have CRD instead of an I4 for fuel economy model. Offer the 3.6L Pentastar possibly with GDI. Offer the 5.7L Hemi as an R/T model. Update the interior and get back to the 90s mini-Ram styling.

Ram- Keep it as part of the division. Trucks keep the brand interesting to the youth because the youth like to go off roading. Switch over to 6-speeds, offer manuals again, offer a I4 version of the Cummins for the 1500 model.

Caravan/Grand Caravan-Offer a diesel option. Offer new engines making sure they beat the competition in performance and fuel economy. Get better interior materials and add some stuffing to the seats for crying out loud. Offer a shorter wheelbase Caravan again following the old formula.

Liberty clone-get rid of it

Caliber-either switch to 6-speed auto, get better fuel economy, or get lost for good.

Durango (Grand Cherokee clone)-make in lower production

Journey-get rid of it

Chrysler:

Le Baron (Sebring Convertible Replacement)-Loose the soft top. Hard top convertible only. Feature GDI I4 for base (which will have enough features to be considered luxurious), GDI 3.3 Pentastar for Touring, turbo for Special model.

Vision (aka 200C)-feature with GDI version of the Pentastar engine standard. Aim as luxury only. Have a SRT-6 with twin-turbos.

300N-get back to the correct order in the alphabet and sell it as a true luxury sedan. GDI 3.6 standard with 6-speed. GDI 5.7L for Touring and Limited. GDI 6.4L for Special. V10 for limited SRT-10 model.

Firepower-Crossfire replacement on Viper's platform though different from the original concept. Standard engine GDI 3.6 Pentastar, next level turbo 3.6, next level 6.4L GDI or twin turbo 3.6L.

Pacifica-return this model and do it right this time by making it a luxury competitor only. GDI 3.3L standard, 3.6L optional, and turbo 3.6L with AWD for Special model.

Jeep

Compass: get rid of it and destroy all evidence of its existance

Patriot: give it to Dodge and give it the 3.6L Pentstar

Wrangler: 3.6L V6 standard with 6-speeds, 5.7L Hemi optional, I4 Cummins optional

Liberty: Down size it to original size and add GDI I4, 3.6L Pentastar with GDI as an option.

Grand Cherokee: 3.6L Pentastar with GDI standard and 6-speed auto, 6-speed auto with 5.7L with GDI, SRT-8 with 6.4L GDI with a 6-speed auto or manual.

Grand Wagoneer: low production full sized SUV made from the Ram Power Wagon suspension, target at Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator.

That is my personal theory of how to get back on track.
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