Comments on: Chrysler extends plant shutdowns to prepare for new models http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:21:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ACRcpe45 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510782 ACRcpe45 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:17:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510782 The Wrangler gets the revised 50 state legal VM Motori 2.8 Diesel for 2011 MY and then the new 3.6 Pentastar for 2012 MY. Expect MultiAir on that Pentastar. The Wrangler will never be on the Panda platform. As for the J8, don't hold your breath. By a knockdown kit. The Wrangler gets the revised 50 state legal VM Motori 2.8 Diesel for 2011 MY and then the new 3.6 Pentastar for 2012 MY. Expect MultiAir on that Pentastar.

The Wrangler will never be on the Panda platform. As for the J8, don’t hold your breath. By a knockdown kit.

]]> By: ACRcpe45 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510780 ACRcpe45 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:12:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510780 F50, The GC has been a unibody for a long time... that doesn't mean it is a "crossover". Nothing has changed and It will wear it's Jeep badge proudly. F50, The GC has been a unibody for a long time… that doesn’t mean it is a “crossover”. Nothing has changed and It will wear it’s Jeep badge proudly.

]]> By: ACRcpe45 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510779 ACRcpe45 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:10:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510779 Who said the 6.4 was going in the Ram. Nobody has ;-) Who said the 6.4 was going in the Ram.

Nobody has ;-)

]]> By: uparms http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510775 uparms Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:19:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510775 F50, thanks for the clarification and a bit of relief. Hope to see something new in the Wrangler department soon, 4 doors does not make a Jeep (or a sports car, IMO). F50, thanks for the clarification and a bit of relief. Hope to see something new in the Wrangler department soon, 4 doors does not make a Jeep (or a sports car, IMO).

]]> By: F50 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510770 F50 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:32:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510770 The Wrangler isn't going on a Panda platform, Thats a different model that will replace the Compass. Two more models based on the C-Evo/D-Evo will replace the Patriot and Liberty. I just wish that the next Liberty will stay as an SUV.... 3 Crossovers(4 if you count the GC as one now) is too much for Jeep. :( The Wrangler isn’t going on a Panda platform, Thats a different model that will replace the Compass. Two more models based on the C-Evo/D-Evo will replace the Patriot and Liberty. I just wish that the next Liberty will stay as an SUV…. 3 Crossovers(4 if you count the GC as one now) is too much for Jeep. :(

]]> By: uparms http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510756 uparms Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:59:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510756 I got a Google alert this week that said the 2011 Wrangler will be build on the Panda ( fiat??) platform. Said if you want a real Wrangler, 2010 would be your last chance. I think 2006 was the real last chance. I would/will be nice o see the Pentastar engine hit the Wrangler in 2011. i will stick wit my 2005 Unlimted with the 4.0 unless they come out with a 2 door/Truck combined Unlimited ( J8) in 2011-12. No need to rush when it comes to Wranglers and I would not touch that 4 door thing. I got a Google alert this week that said the 2011 Wrangler will be build on the Panda ( fiat??) platform. Said if you want a real Wrangler, 2010 would be your last chance. I think 2006 was the real last chance.

I would/will be nice o see the Pentastar engine hit the Wrangler in 2011.

i will stick wit my 2005 Unlimted with the 4.0 unless they come out with a 2 door/Truck combined Unlimited ( J8) in 2011-12. No need to rush when it comes to Wranglers and I would not touch that 4 door thing.

]]> By: BuyUSA http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510752 BuyUSA Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:49:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510752 Sergio already said they are not going to reveal the new models until they are close to production. It seems like they are working at a fevered pace right now and I wouldn't be surprised if some of these new models start hitting the streets in Spring 2010. @Worst 3 6.4 Hemi and Pentastar V-6 too. I doubt they are doing anything with the Liberty but I would bet the Nitro is getting the axe. Sergio already said they are not going to reveal the new models until they are close to production. It seems like they are working at a fevered pace right now and I wouldn’t be surprised if some of these new models start hitting the streets in Spring 2010.

@Worst 3
6.4 Hemi and Pentastar V-6 too. I doubt they are doing anything with the Liberty but I would bet the Nitro is getting the axe.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510750 johnnycanuck Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:21:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510750 Rome wasn't built in a day kids, but at least the guy in charge knows something about that part of the world. Go Sergio. Rome wasn’t built in a day kids, but at least the guy in charge knows something about that part of the world. Go Sergio.

]]> By: chevymanc6 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510747 chevymanc6 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:08:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510747 Those new models will seal Chrysler's fate on whether or not they will survive. Good luck Chrysler, you'll need it. I'm curious to see what they will come out with. Those new models will seal Chrysler’s fate on whether or not they will survive. Good luck Chrysler, you’ll need it. I’m curious to see what they will come out with.

]]> By: Blakkarr http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510736 Blakkarr Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:28:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510736 Short supply is a complaint? Call it, clearing out the junk. I just wish CHRYSLER and FIAT were more open about what they were doing. Then again maybe they were planning to clear out the junk as much as possible and so did not tell about any new and/or better cars coming to prevent slowing already almost stalled sales. Of course, if the turnaround is as far reaching and effective as they hope, then CHRYSLER could be in for a heck of a turn around. If I could have CHRYSLER build one machine, I would want an all-new proper JEEP XJ successor. Not that Liberty thing. That was really to only SUV I would honestly buy. Short supply is a complaint? Call it, clearing out the junk. I just wish CHRYSLER and FIAT were more open about what they were doing. Then again maybe they were planning to clear out the junk as much as possible and so did not tell about any new and/or better cars coming to prevent slowing already almost stalled sales.

Of course, if the turnaround is as far reaching and effective as they hope, then CHRYSLER could be in for a heck of a turn around.

If I could have CHRYSLER build one machine, I would want an all-new proper JEEP XJ successor. Not that Liberty thing. That was really to only SUV I would honestly buy.

]]> By: teahead http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510697 teahead Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:57:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510697 THis is all good news! Full speed ahead for the 2011 models! Thank goodness for the Obama task force and Fiat for keeping Ma Mopar alive and producing kick arse LX, RWD V8 cars and trucks! You haters can go lick on your Euro/Jap exhaust pipes...more choice is GOOD for the customer! THis is all good news!

Full speed ahead for the 2011 models! Thank goodness for the Obama task force and Fiat for keeping Ma Mopar alive and producing kick arse LX, RWD V8 cars and trucks!

You haters can go lick on your Euro/Jap exhaust pipes…more choice is GOOD for the customer!

]]> By: TOZO http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510662 TOZO Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:19:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510662 The retooled, refreshed models always looks just about the same as the earlier model. It is nearly pointless. I expect no Italianization. Consumers don't care either according to that survey a few years ago about automobile facelifts not affecting consumers' reasons to purchase autos at all. The retooled, refreshed models always looks just about the same as the earlier model. It is nearly pointless. I expect no Italianization. Consumers don’t care either according to that survey a few years ago about automobile facelifts not affecting consumers’ reasons to purchase autos at all.

]]> By: MoDo http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510658 MoDo Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:00:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510658 The new Pentastar V6's are coming and so is a NORTH AMERICAN BOUND DIESEL Jeep Wrangler with 340 ft-lbs of torque. The new Pentastar V6′s are coming and so is a NORTH AMERICAN BOUND DIESEL Jeep Wrangler with 340 ft-lbs of torque.

]]> By: worst 3 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510656 worst 3 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:55:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510656 F50 I don't think the 6.4L (in the dodge ram) will make 475hp, I think it more going to be for more built for higher low end torque with only a bit over 450 for trucks from what i have read on different websites, also impotent was for it to be fuel efficient then the out going 6.1 close the the 5.7. The Car version of the 6.4 I cant relay tell form what I have read but I hope it is modified heavily for high hp lower torque (6.4L still going to be good torque for a car) hope to see around 485+ but who knows could be the same as the trucks hope i'm wrong about the truck version though, could also be a new v6 for ram F50 I don’t think the 6.4L (in the dodge ram) will make 475hp, I think it more going to be for more built for higher low end torque with only a bit over 450 for trucks from what i have read on different websites, also impotent was for it to be fuel efficient then the out going 6.1 close the the 5.7.

The Car version of the 6.4 I cant relay tell form what I have read but I hope it is modified heavily for high hp lower torque (6.4L still going to be good torque for a car) hope to see around 485+ but who knows could be the same as the trucks

hope i’m wrong about the truck version though, could also be a new v6 for ram

]]> By: F50 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510652 F50 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:32:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510652 I hope the 6.4L produces 525-540HP like its rumored to be, the 6.1 produces about 80HP more than the 5.7(Before getting revised) so if the 6.4L makes only 50HP over the 6.1(475HP) would be kind of a disappointment. And couldn't they just build a different looking Lancia off the LX like how Alfa Romeo is making its 169? If they plan on merging Lancia/Chrysler similar to Opel/Buick it will be great cause 300C Exterior, Powertrain, Chassis + Lancia Thesis Interior quality = Win I hope the 6.4L produces 525-540HP like its rumored to be, the 6.1 produces about 80HP more than the 5.7(Before getting revised) so if the 6.4L makes only 50HP over the 6.1(475HP) would be kind of a disappointment.

And couldn’t they just build a different looking Lancia off the LX like how Alfa Romeo is making its 169? If they plan on merging Lancia/Chrysler similar to Opel/Buick it will be great cause 300C Exterior, Powertrain, Chassis + Lancia Thesis Interior quality = Win

]]> By: MoDo http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510638 MoDo Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:53:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510638 @Avenger Fiat didnt think the 2011 300 was stylish enough so they enlisted front and rear fascia & light changes. You are right about the Lancia part but I would think that would take place later on or in Italy itself, if they even decide to sell it as a Lancia over there. @Worst 3 The Ram is brand new so the 6.4L is probably it. @Avenger

Fiat didnt think the 2011 300 was stylish enough so they enlisted front and rear fascia & light changes. You are right about the Lancia part but I would think that would take place later on or in Italy itself, if they even decide to sell it as a Lancia over there.

@Worst 3 The Ram is brand new so the 6.4L is probably it.

]]> By: avenger http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510636 avenger Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:45:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510636 I think they revised the 300 so they can more easily market it as the Lancia badged flagship sedan in italy. I think they revised the 300 so they can more easily market it as the Lancia badged flagship sedan in italy.

]]> By: worst 3 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510632 worst 3 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:32:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510632 what are they doing to the dodge ram I have not read any thing that is going to be changed on the ram? Unless may be the new 6.4L hemi?!?! Also I have not heard of any thing for the Nitro or the Liberty so I wonder what will be happening to them. F50 I thought re-tooling took longer too but i don't know when they started could have been doing so since early December. I think there are a lot new little parts changes in the new LX cars including new engines that are significant to it's production. I thought I read some where there changing a lot of the Benz parts though i don't know where or if it will be ture. what are they doing to the dodge ram I have not read any thing that is going to be changed on the ram? Unless may be the new 6.4L hemi?!?! Also I have not heard of any thing for the Nitro or the Liberty so I wonder what will be happening to them.

F50 I thought re-tooling took longer too but i don’t know when they started could have been doing so since early December. I think there are a lot new little parts changes in the new LX cars including new engines that are significant to it’s production. I thought I read some where there changing a lot of the Benz parts though i don’t know where or if it will be ture.

]]> By: MoDo http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510628 MoDo Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:26:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510628 Re-tooling for the 2011 Charger in Brampton only. The 300 was delayed because of styling adjustments made by new management. It will lag the Charger by a few months apparently. Re-tooling for the 2011 Charger in Brampton only. The 300 was delayed because of styling adjustments made by new management. It will lag the Charger by a few months apparently.

]]> By: F50 http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510612 F50 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:32:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510612 Doesn't re-tooling take much more than a week? I can understand the refresh's and new LX's as they aren't really far off the current ones.(DIfferent tuning and possibly parts(The Benz parts used in the LX) I am very anticipated to see their new lineup, particularly what can they do in the refreshed Sebring, LX Cars, Neon replacement, and pretty much everything else. Doesn’t re-tooling take much more than a week? I can understand the refresh’s and new LX’s as they aren’t really far off the current ones.(DIfferent tuning and possibly parts(The Benz parts used in the LX)

I am very anticipated to see their new lineup, particularly what can they do in the refreshed Sebring, LX Cars, Neon replacement, and pretty much everything else.

]]> By: avenger http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510611 avenger Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:30:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510611 Retooling for Fiat 500, new Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger. Retooling for Fiat 500, new Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger.

]]> By: 85ZingoGTR http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-extends-plant-shutdowns-to-prepare-for-new-models.html#comment-510607 85ZingoGTR Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:26:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=24173#comment-510607 Retooling for FIAT, Lancia and Alfa Romeo models? Retooling for FIAT, Lancia and Alfa Romeo models?

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