Just for speculation and entertainment purposes, what would you like to see from Chrysler in the years to come? Although I am not supporting the idea, I will post my lineup based on the rumor that Chrysler = cars, Dodge = trucks, and Jeep = SUVs.
Chrysler:
Compact coupe and sedan, FWD, with 1.8L, 2.4L, 2.4L light-pressure and 2.4L high-pressure turbos. Direct injection on all gas engines. AWD available with the high-pressure turbo engine in an SRT-4 model for both bodystyles. Small diesel engine available. Hybrid model available. 6 speed manual and 6 speed conventional automatic transmissions. TSX/WRX competitor with American flavor.
Compact hatch/wagon. Same powertrain options as above.
Midsize sedan/convertible. Romantic styling, not as polarizing as the current Sebring. Killer (in a good way) interior. 4 cylinder diesel and hybrid options. 2.4L light-pressure turbo DI and 3.5L DI V6 options, with 2.4L DI standard. 6 speed automatic. FWD if it must, but I'd like to see RWD/AWD.
Fullsize 300, RWD/AWD sedan/wagon. Evolutionary styling with a serious interior. 3.5L DI standard, 4.0L DI, diesel and hybrid options. Optional 5.0L Hemi DI V8 with cylinder deactivation standard. Hybrid assist available on Hemi. 6 speed automatic.
Dodge:
Truly compact pickup truck. A modern-day Rampage, FWD/AWD. Regular cab and extended cab. Same platform (suitably beefed up) and drivetrains as Chrysler compact car, but with funky, baby-Ram styling cues. Trim levels target everyone from youth to retirees who don't want a huge truck, but need occasional utility.
Dakota midsize truck, just a bit smaller than today's. 2.4L DI standard, with 6 speed manual and automatic transmissions. 4.0L DI V6 optional. Diesel from 300 sedan optional. Hybrid assist option on 4.0L. Regular, extended and crew cabs available.
Ram pickup. All current bodystyles remain. Light-duty diesel available. 4.0L DI V6 standard. 5.0L and 6.1L Hemi DI V8 optional with cylinder deactivation. Hybrid assist available on Hemi engines. Heavy-Duty Rams become diesel-only, with updated Cummins engine.
Caravan. Short and long-WB versions. FWD/AWD. 2.4L DI standard on SWB version. 4.0L DI optional. Hybrid assist optional on 4 and 6 cylinder versions. Diesel optional. Wide range of trim levels, including 2-seat work panel version.
Sprinter. All current work- plus passenger versions available. Mini motorhome cutaway version available. All diesels. Two engine sizes available.
Jeep:
Patriot. Same platform as compact Dodge pickup above. 2.4L DI standard. Diesel and hybrid versions available. High ground clearance package optional.
Wrangler. Traditional through and through. Straight axles. 2.4L DI standard, with 4.0L DI optional. Diesel optional. Six speed manual and automatic transmissions. 4-door replaces Liberty in lineup.
Green Jeepster. 2 door bodystyle with removal top. Smaller than Wrangler. Four-wheel independent long travel suspension, driver-adjustable from street-safe to trail-ready in minutes. 2.4L DI with hybrid assist, only engine. 6 speed manual and automatic transmissions. Low-gloss, plastic, easily-replaced outer body panels.
Cherokee. 2 and 3-row extended versions available. 4.0L DI V6 standard. 2 diesels optional, from Sprinter van. 5.0L DI Hemi with and without hybrid assist available on 3-row models. Manual and automatic transmissions. Rubicon-ready, yet still street comfortable, as per tradition.
OK, there I go. Does that seem realistic and acceptable, even desirable? Post your responses if you want.
