08-30-2007, 06:15 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Big Country
Quote: Originally Posted by AllForSRT
Quote: Originally Posted by hemidakota
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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....
Pacifica replacement. Better engine choices, lighter, better fuel economy. Im guessing a small SUV, perhaps to compete with Rav 4, CRV, Ford Escape, Santa Fe etc..
but what else could there be room for?
They already released pictures and information on the Dodge Journey (JC49) 2009 Dodge Journey , which is built off a stretched Sebring/Avenger platform. Uses the same engine and I'm assuming the same tranny.
Im well aware of the Journey, but it seems like there is to be more vehicles. Notice the quote says "other MID SIZED models. 
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