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By Drew Dowdell
The Dodge Caravan is one of the vehicles that helped saved Chrysler Corporation in the 1980s. Introduced in November 1983, the Caravan, along with the Plymouth Voyager, was based on the K-Car platform championed by Lee Iaccoca. Chrysler recently re-introduced the Voyager under the Chrysler brand as the low cost entry into the minivan market. The Voyager is a low cost version of the Chrysler Pacifica Minivan that was introduced in 2016. Dodge continued production of the Grand Caravan as the low-cost model while the Pacifica aims for higher end customers.
The Voyager, starting at $26,958, will come in three trims, L, LX, and LXi, the last one reserved for fleet buyers. Chrysler has previously taken this two-prong approach of Voyager being the value option and Town & Country being the premium offering during the 2001 - 2007 time frame. Voyager production begins in August 2019 at Chrysler's Windsor Ontario plant and will run alongside the Grand Caravan for now.
If you're looking for a Grand Caravan, you have some time left. The Grand Caravan is scheduled to go out of production in May 2020.
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By Drew Dowdell
The Dodge Caravan is one of the vehicles that helped saved Chrysler Corporation in the 1980s. Introduced in November 1983, the Caravan, along with the Plymouth Voyager, was based on the K-Car platform championed by Lee Iaccoca. Chrysler recently re-introduced the Voyager under the Chrysler brand as the low cost entry into the minivan market. The Voyager is a low cost version of the Chrysler Pacifica Minivan that was introduced in 2016. Dodge continued production of the Grand Caravan as the low-cost model while the Pacifica aims for higher end customers.
The Voyager, starting at $26,958, will come in three trims, L, LX, and LXi, the last one reserved for fleet buyers. Chrysler has previously taken this two-prong approach of Voyager being the value option and Town & Country being the premium offering during the 2001 - 2007 time frame. Voyager production begins in August 2019 at Chrysler's Windsor Ontario plant and will run alongside the Grand Caravan for now.
If you're looking for a Grand Caravan, you have some time left. The Grand Caravan is scheduled to go out of production in May 2020.
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By William Maley
Ford is planning a dramatic change to their European lineup. Autocar reported yesterday that the automaker will be replacing the Mondeo (Fusion to us), Galaxy, and S-Max with a new "single crossover-style estate model" - think Subaru Outback.
Not many details are known about this new model. It is expected to use Ford's C2 platform which underpins the new Fiesta and Focus. A range of gas and diesel engines will be available, along with 48V mild-hybrid system. The new wagon is expected to arrive in early 2021 in Europe. Autocar notes that this model is expected to be sold in other markets such as North America.
While this model is quite different from three it will replace (a midsize sedan/hatchback/wagon and two vans), it is expected to outsell all of them. Last year, Ford only moved 50,000 Mondeos, 24,000 S-Maxs, and 12,000 Galaxy. Numbers according to Autocar that are too small to make any profit.
As for the U.S., the reason is likely due to Ford to possibly keep sedan buyers in the showroom. Last July, we reported that Ford was considering doing an "Outback competitor" with the Fusion name.
Source: Autocar
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By William Maley
Ford is planning a dramatic change to their European lineup. Autocar reported yesterday that the automaker will be replacing the Mondeo (Fusion to us), Galaxy, and S-Max with a new "single crossover-style estate model" - think Subaru Outback.
Not many details are known about this new model. It is expected to use Ford's C2 platform which underpins the new Fiesta and Focus. A range of gas and diesel engines will be available, along with 48V mild-hybrid system. The new wagon is expected to arrive in early 2021 in Europe. Autocar notes that this model is expected to be sold in other markets such as North America.
While this model is quite different from three it will replace (a midsize sedan/hatchback/wagon and two vans), it is expected to outsell all of them. Last year, Ford only moved 50,000 Mondeos, 24,000 S-Maxs, and 12,000 Galaxy. Numbers according to Autocar that are too small to make any profit.
As for the U.S., the reason is likely due to Ford to possibly keep sedan buyers in the showroom. Last July, we reported that Ford was considering doing an "Outback competitor" with the Fusion name.
Source: Autocar
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By Drew Dowdell
FCA Reports May 2019 U.S. Sales
Ram brand achieves 12th consecutive monthly record as May sales rise 29 percent Jeep® Grand Cherokee notches best May ever as sales rise 18 percent Dodge Charger reports highest May in six years as sales reach 9,296 vehicles June 3, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC achieved three records in May, led by the Ram brand which notched its 12th consecutive monthly sales record as demand for both light-duty and heavy-duty pickup trucks remained strong.
It was the best May ever for the Jeep® Grand Cherokee and the highest level of May sales for the Dodge Charger in six years. Overall, total sales rose 2 percent to 218,702 vehicles. Fleet represented 31 percent of total sales during the month. On a year-to-date basis, fleet accounted for 22 percent of sales.
"On a year-over-year basis we have increased our average transaction prices by more than $3,000 a vehicle and still managed some notable sales increases," said Reid Bigland, U.S. Head of Sales. “In its first full month on sale, our all new Jeep Gladiator pickup truck delivered more than 2,500 vehicle sales, our Ram pickup truck sales soared 33 percent and the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivered its best May sales ever.”
See the attached table for the breakdown of brand and nameplate sales.
Model
Month Sales
Vol %
CYTD Sales
Vol %
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Curr Yr Pr Yr Change
Compass Patriot Wrangler Gladiator Cherokee
Grand Cherokee
Renegade
JEEP BRAND
14,534 17,327 -16%
0 63 -100%
24,530 25,102 -2%
2,584 0 New
17,283 23,789 -27%
25,394 21,494 18%
6,001 9,512 -37%
90,326 97,287 -7%
64,537 72,368 -11%
12 502 -98%
96,930 110,382 -12%
3,021 0 New
81,384 91,286 -11%
103,612 91,589 13%
29,959 41,906 -29%
379,455 408,033 -7%
Ram P/U ProMaster Van ProMaster City
RAM BRAND
62,250 46,781 33%
3,651 4,092 -11%
1,216 1,011 20%
67,117 51,884 29%
231,382 189,997 22%
20,775 13,366 55%
5,784 5,249 10%
257,941 208,612 24%
200
300
Town & Country
Pacifica
CHRYSLER BRAND
6 88 -93%
2,665 3,484 -24%
0 1 -100%
8,232 11,151 -26%
10,903 14,724 -26%
35 842 -96%
12,953 20,389 -36%
3 5 -40%
38,490 53,910 -29%
51,481 75,146 -31%
Dart Avenger Charger Challenger Viper Journey Caravan Durango
DODGE BRAND
0 29 -100%
1 0 100%
9,296 6,869 35%
5,748 7,005 -18%
0 3 -100%
7,642 10,966 -30%
16,809 15,487 9%
8,263 6,222 33%
47,759 46,581 3%
10 307 -97%
1 2 -50%
36,012 34,766 4%
23,601 30,545 -23%
2 14 -86%
38,727 41,023 -6%
59,732 70,511 -15%
31,453 27,378 15%
189,538 204,546 -7%
500
500L
500X Spider
FIAT BRAND
335 264 27%
69 184 -63%
272 568 -52%
349 425 -18%
1,025 1,441 -29%
1,386 1,908 -27%
309 747 -59%
1,284 2,711 -53%
1,191 1,493 -20%
4,170 6,859 -39%
Giulia Alfa 4C Stelvio
ALFA ROMEO
797 1,175 -32%
14 19 -26%
761 1,183 -36%
1,572 2,377 -34%
3,578 5,383 -34%
82 95 -14%
3,782 4,538 -17%
7,442 10,016 -26%
FCA US LLC
218,702 214,294 2%
890,027 913,212 -3%
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