Last week, several media reports indicated Chrysler was having a hard time getting dealers to take 2007 models, with a backlog of ’06s still filling their lots. Now, Chrysler has reportedly launched new incentives to help start sales of 2007 model year pickups and SUVs. The automaker is reportedly offering from $500 to $2,500 on all vans, the Dodge Ram , Dakota, Jeep Grand Cherokee , Commander, and Chrysler Pacifica, according to the Detroit Free Press. The company is also offering lease pull-ahead offers and $500 bonus cash on other 2007 models.
Dealers are said to be frustrated with the offers, because they make selling the remaining 2006 models even more difficult. Chrysler has already announced production cuts for the latter part of 2006, but dealers continue to struggle to clear their inventory.
