Chrysler LLC - Carpocalypse Lineup

Chrysler Corporation

All lines would be combined to single dealership locations, which would allow for consolidation into larger facilities that may have become vacated or abandoned by other sellers. Probably the best scenario is to align Chrysler with Nissan/Renault, and use shared platforms, particularly some of the European ones.

Chrysler

Focus would be primarily on the near luxury aspect of the market. Styling would encompass an amalgam of Nissan boldness and Euro/French organics. Generally, powertrains would be evolutions of current in-house components, with a few joint-efforts with Nissan-Renault.

Sebring - Entry level vehicle would be a sedan and convertible, effectively a mildly rebodied/restyled Renault Laguna, with a size in the 185-190 inch range. Powertrains would encompass a 2.4L DI 4cyl putting out approx. 175hp (base and mid-sedan); a dual-mode hybrid with the 2.4L for a combined rating of 185hp (mid-sedan); a 3.0L DI 6cyl rated at 230hp (mid and top sedan, convertible); 3.5L DI 6cyl rated at 275hp (top sedan, convertible). FWD standard, with AWD optional with the 6cyl motors.

Taos – Luxury 5 passenger CUV based on the Sebring platform. Styled in the vein of the Lexus RX/Lincoln MKX. Powertrains would include the 3.5L DI 6cyl (275 hp) and a 3.0L 6cyl dual-mode hybrid rated at a combined 245hp. FWD standard with AWD optional.

300 – Would compete against Avalon, Taurus, Lucerne, Maxima, etc., sized at approx 195-198 inches. Styling aimed at the current Audi A8, mixed with some CLS/Passat CC. 3.0L DI 6cyl rated at 230hp (base and mid-sedan); 3.0L DI 6cyl dual-mode hybrid rated at a combined 245hp (mid-sedan); 3.5L DI 6cyl rated at 275hp (mid and top sedan); 5.2L (318 ci, in a nod to heritage) hemi 8cyl rated at 345hp (top sedan). A possible SRT-8 variant would utilize a 6.3L (383 ci, again, heritage) hemi 8cyl rated at 450hp. RWD standard, with AWD optional with the 3.5L and 5.2L motors.

Dodge

Solid full lineup. Styling becomes more organic for the cars, picking up on the Mazda styling vein.

Caliber – Evolution of current platform, it would be significantly redesigned into a split sedan/hatchback econocar, competing against the Mazda3 and others, with styling in the sporty vein of the Mazda3. 2.0L DI 4cyl rated at 150hp would be standard, with the 2.4L DI 4cyl rated at 175hp optional. A dual-mode hybrid version of the 2.0L rated at a combined 160 hp would also be optional.

Avenger – Platform mate to Sebring and Taos, it would be fully redesigned to compete against the Fusion, Malibu, etc., and would use a cross between the Mazda6 and Altima as styling targets. Powertrains would encompass a 2.4L DI 4cyl putting out approx. 175hp (base and mid-sedan); a dual-mode hybrid with the 2.4L for a combined rating of 185hp (mid-sedan); a 3.0L DI 6cyl rated at 230hp (mid and top sedan); 3.5L DI 6cyl rated at 275hp (top sedan). FWD standard, with AWD optional with the 6cyl motors.

Journey – Platform mate to the Avenger/Sebring/Taos, it would remain a 7 passenger CUV, but be redesigned to target the CX9. Styling would be less minivan box and more CX9 sleek. Powertrains would include the 3.0L DI 6cyl rated at 230hp from the Sebring/Avenger as a base motor, the 3.5L DI 6cyl (275 hp), and a 3.0L 6cyl dual-mode hybrid rated at a combined 245hp. FWD standard with AWD optional.

Charger – RWD/AWD platform mate to the 300, it would be redesigned to emulate a cross between the current model and cars like the Maxima…organic yet broad-shouldered. Powertrains would mimic the Chrysler 300, and include a 3.0L DI 6cyl rated at 230hp (base and mid-sedan); 3.0L DI 6cyl dual-mode hybrid rated at a combined 245hp (mid-sedan); 3.5L DI 6cyl rated at 275hp (mid and top sedan); 5.2L (318 ci, in a nod to heritage) hemi 8cyl rated at 345hp (top sedan). A possible SRT-8 variant would utilize a 6.3L (383 ci, again, heritage) hemi 8cyl rated at 450hp. As with the 300, AWD would be optional with the 3.5L and 5.2L motors.

Challenger – Gentle evolution of current, to continue to emulate the heritage of the original, maybe a few inches shorter. It would again share a platform with the 300/Charger, and would include the 3.5L DI 6cyl rated at 275hp, and the 5.2L 8cyl hemi in the R/T, with the possible SRT-8 receiving the aforementioned 6.3L hemi 8cyl.

Dakota – Styling would be an evolution of the current model. It would be redesigned to be a touch smaller than the current model, and would be based on a shortened Ram frame. Powertrains would consist of the 3.5L DI 6cyl rated at 250hp, with the 3.0L 200 hp turbodiesel as an option, along with the 5.2L hemi rated at 345hp.

Ram - Evolution of the recently introduced 2009. Powertrains would consist of the 3.5L DI 6cyl rated at 250hp, a 4.5L 8cyl turbodiesel rated at 275hp, along with the 5.2L hemi rated at 345hp, and a 5.9L (360 ci) hemi rated at 385hp.

Sprinter – Evolution of current.

Jeep

All SUV, all off-road credibility.

Patriot - would be an evolution of the current vehicle, and would offer the 2.4L DI 4cyl rated at 175hp, with the 2.4L dual-mode hybrid (185hp) as an option. Platform mate of the Caliber, it would offer standard FWD, with a Trail-Rated AWD setup similar to the current Freedom Drive II setup. The Compass would die off.

Wrangler - Evolution of the current vehicle, with a retuned version of the 3.5L DI 6cyl that was rated at 250hp, but had increased torque. A 3.0L DI turbodiesel rated at 200hp would be optional. Body styles include standard, 4 door unlimited, and Scrambler SUT variants.

Liberty – Becomes a platform mate to the Grand Cherokee. It would grow in size to a little smaller than the current Grand Cherokee, be a significant leap from the current model in terms of styling and interior, but would remain a Jeep. The retuned 3.5L DI 6cyl at 250hp would be standard, and the 3.0L turbodiesel would be optional.

Grand Cherokee – This would be an evolution of the current version and would grow to accommodate a 3^rd row seat. Base engine would be the 3.5L DI 6cyl rated at 250hp, with the 3.0L turbodiesel as an option, along with the 5.2L hemi rated at 345hp.