Chrysler is pondering a shakeup for its midsize-sedan lineup. The Dodge Avenger replacement would shift to rear-wheel drive, and the next Chrysler Sebring would be based on a Fiat platform in an effort to differentiate two cars that currently share the same underpinnings.
The Avenger replacement could be based on a modified Challenger platform, which itself is a modified version of the Charger and Chrysler 300 platform. The engine in the Avenger would be mounted longitudinally. The future Sebring would remain front-wheel drive, using a modified Fiat platform that will arrive in Europe on the Alfa Romeo Milano. Chrysler will decide on the strategy in August.
A dramatic shift for the Avenger and the Sebring could help spur sales, as the two sedans have been also-rans in the ultracompetitive segment compared with the Toyota Camry, the Honda Accord and the Ford Fusion. I'll keep you all posted.
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This change will sure as hell make Chrysler one of the top automakers.
Can't wait to see the new Sebring outsell the Accord or Camry!
I'm all excited about Chrysler now.
Just kidding.
MyZ24owns_my_Nissan wrote:This change will sure as hell make Chrysler one of the top automakers.
Can't wait to see the new Sebring outsell the Accord or Camry!
I'm all excited about Chrysler now.
Just kidding.
I was reaching out to slap you, nice save
LOL @ the above comments!
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Z24ownsmynissan especially.
The road apple doesn't fall far from the horses ass.
They gotta kick that Dodge styling if they want to have a chance. Goddamn.
The new Sebring looks somewhat respectable though.
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Jookycola wrote:Can't polish a turd.
yeah you can. mythbusters did it not to long ago. lol
Dodge needs to re-do their cars and trucks. they all look the same pretty much.
and my mom has a newer Avenger. its the most uncomfortable car i ever sat in
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Im a Xbox 360 fanboy...and damn proud of it!!
were they trying not make it worse? wait, its 2 late!
WiGM-Tuners member.
They really need to step up their Quality. Seen a brand new Avenger the other day and the front bumper was all wavy below the headlights. I could understand if this was 1989 but a 2009 car should not have a bumper that fits that @!#$ty straight from the factory.
the big problem i see with it is that its not on fire
THey are both huge flaming piles of @!#$ right now. JUST more proof why not to buy domestic. The Fusion and Malibu walk @!#$ circles around these things. Then interior alone on the Avenger is a massive hideous cheap joke.
My Cav
I give up...
i'm buying a VW those people love trees, so they should love eachother too... "Andy"
No worries, they are just current Avenger/Sebring models.
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would be cool to see when the concepts and specs come out
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