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If the comments of Chrysler CEO Saad Chebad are true, then the 200/Sebring will cover everthing, meaning Chrysler is probably not moving upscale.
Punctuation is important. Did you mean "No, Chrysler will be more premium...", suggesting that Chebad's comments were taken out of context, or did you intend to write it that way, suggesting that Chrysler will remain as it is?69DartGTS said:No Chrysler will be more Premium than it is now. is the Coupe and Convertible still on the table??
I was just missing a Comma, and there have been a Coupe Sebring but it wasnt no Rebadge Eclipse (2 door Coupe vs Coupe liftback)abgwin said:Punctuation is important. Did you mean "No, Chrysler will be more premium...", suggesting that Chebad's comments were taken out of context, or did you intend to write it that way, suggesting that Chrysler will remain as it is?
In either event, there has never been a 200 Coupe, either historically or in any plans I have read. The last Sebring coupe was the Mitsubishi Eclipse in Chrysler badged drag.
Its just the matter of How "Entry-Level" they go. a Audi A4 Starts @ $32,500, a Accord Sedan Starts at 21,680. before Destination Charges. A "Entry Level" 200 could start at $23,995 (with Leather standard), though top out at almost $37,000. With a AWD Option, that'll cover the whole Midsize market. The Coupe/Convert models could go for 3K higher than Sedan.Erik Latranyi said:I read the CEOs comments as the next 200/Sebring will cover a wide market from entry-level to luxury.
This will be interesting, but not in-keeping with Chrysler's current trend (dropping base 300, T&C)
A $37,000 200/Sebring? A 200/Sebring starting above an Accord?69DartGTS said:Its just the matter of How "Entry-Level" they go. a Audi A4 Starts @ $32,500, a Accord Sedan Starts at 21,680. before Destination Charges. A "Entry Level" 200 could start at $23,995 (with Leather standard), though top out at almost $37,000. With a AWD Option, that'll cover the whole Midsize market. The Coupe/Convert models could go for 3K higher than Sedan.
A Accord Starts at $22,470 (with Destination Charges) with no Optional Leather interior, 16in Rims with No optional Rim Size, No Touch Screen though you do get a Screen of some sort though no Nav. a Decently equiped Accord will cost you $24,215-$25,955 a Fully Loaded Accord Tops out at 38,849 ($40,222 with Aero Kit)fsvoboda said:A $37,000 200/Sebring? A 200/Sebring starting above an Accord?
I don't think so.
If I remember correctly the current body style (as Sebring) had a lot of options at launch including AWD, which fairly rapidly went away. I don't think you're going to make any car replacing the current 200 go significantly upscale from where the car is now, not because you can't make a nice vehicle, but because you're stuck with your customer base, which is not looking to spend that kind of money. For a 300, maybe. For a 200, no, especially since many will be remembering the recent 200 priced under a Dart, as discussed in several forums here.
Want to take the car much upscale and bring in a new group of customers? I think you would need about a ten year plan. The current 200 is a nice start in that direction over the Sebring of a few years back, but it is not happening overnight, if at all.
(BTW, I'm not here to trash the cars. I own a 2008 Sebring sedan, much liked by several members of my family.)
agreed,,,,Erik Latranyi said:If they would keep the Dodge Avenger, then the 200/Sebring could move upscale and start at $25K. The Dodge would bring them in the showroom and the Chrysler could appeal to their desires.
Now, the Chrysler has to be the fleet model, entry-level model and luxury model. All things to all people.
Starting above Camry/Accord will be a failure.
Thanks, Dennis.CJDsalespro said:agreed,,,,
Agreed.Erik Latranyi said:If they would keep the Dodge Avenger, then the 200/Sebring could move upscale and start at $25K. The Dodge would bring them in the showroom and the Chrysler could appeal to their desires.
Now, the Chrysler has to be the fleet model, entry-level model and luxury model. All things to all people.
Starting above Camry/Accord will be a failure.
Commas are very important. Consider this example:69DartGTS said:I was just missing a Comma, and there have been a Coupe Sebring but it wasnt no Rebadge Eclipse (2 door Coupe vs Coupe liftback)
So, where the company HQ ends up dictates whether there are delays or not? :huh: Interesting.emanuel said:i hope this merger between fiat and chrysler ends up in detroit, these delays are typical of fiat and it seems to be rubbing off on mopar.
It could be a time zone thing! :rimshot:Stratuscaster said:So, where the company HQ ends up dictates whether there are delays or not? :huh: Interesting.
As has happened here on Allpar, some confuse a next generation Avenger with a possible Barracuda.proun91 said:From Autoblog re: Avenger
"The memos don't specify whether its Dodge Avenger twin will also see a shortened model year (the latter was originally rumored for discontinuation, but a successor is apparently back on the table)."
Is this based on outdated info?
Let me get back to you, on that.Stratuscaster said:So, where the company HQ ends up dictates whether there are delays or not? :huh: Interesting.