08-29-2007, 03:04 PM
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"The current generation Malibu isn't really a handsome-looking vehicle," said Merkle. He doesn't think the new version will be able to lure many buyers from the Japanese. The likely losers are the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger, he said.
But Frank Klegon, Chrysler executive vice president of product development, said the cars, both new in the 2007 model year, are doing better in retail sales than their predecessors. Competition, however, may make the company update them soon.
"We may want to do some things that give it little updates, little tweaks, whether exterior or interior, in a window of time that keeps it very fresh," Klegon said.
Chrysler may build more vehicles off the Sebring and Avenger underpinnings, which could take sales from Camry and Accord, Klegon said. A smaller crossover vehicle and perhaps other mid-sized models are expected from Chrysler.
Read to what Klegon hinting too....
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