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Detroit News today claimed that the current Dodge Avenger, Grand Caravan, and Jeep Wrangler would all live longer than originally planned, possibly to conserve cash or to keep sales going. The newspaper claimed suppliers had told them about the changes.
The reported extension of the Avenger could be an attempt to avoid losing sales if the new Chrysler 200 fails in the market; the 200 is planned on the same basic platform as Dodge Dart, using the same powertrains as the 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The car will likely have a higher starting price than the current 200, but will include a nine-speed automatic and more modern design. Extending the Avenger, which would continue to be built at Sterling Heights alongside the new 200, would also keep the name fresh for the day when its replacement arrives. That car is, according to Allpar sources, to be a rear wheel drive..
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The reported extension of the Avenger could be an attempt to avoid losing sales if the new Chrysler 200 fails in the market; the 200 is planned on the same basic platform as Dodge Dart, using the same powertrains as the 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The car will likely have a higher starting price than the current 200, but will include a nine-speed automatic and more modern design. Extending the Avenger, which would continue to be built at Sterling Heights alongside the new 200, would also keep the name fresh for the day when its replacement arrives. That car is, according to Allpar sources, to be a rear wheel drive..
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