Chrysler Ypsilon Black & Red
Back in November 2011, Lancia launched the Black & Red edition of the Ypsilon model and now Chrysler has done the same thing with its own version of the supermini. Both on the inside and outside the car is offered with a two-tone black and red color theme which we think it looks great.
Some of the additional goodies available include multi-spoke 16-inch alloys, tinted windows, fog lamps as well as body-colored side skirts. Aside from this, the Ypsilon comes as standard with a 360-degree hi-fi system, Blue & Me Bluetooth and air conditioning.
For the United Kingdom market, the Chrysler Ypsilon Black & Red is available with three power units, including a tiny 0.9-liter TwinAir, a bigger 1.2-liter gasoline engine and a 1.3-liter MultiJet diesel.
Chrysler Ypsilon Black & Red
The cheapest version money can buy is the one fitted with the 1.2-liter engine which costs 12,750 pounds, followed by the 13,950 pounds TwinAir-powered model and the 1.3 MultiJet version which will set you back at least 14,950 pounds.
It is worth mentioning that Chrysler stated that the Ypsilon Black & Red is available with a special finance deal that includes a 0 deposit and 199 pounds per month for the 1.2-liter model; 219 pounds for the TwinAir and 239 pounds for the bigger 1.3-liter version.
Source: Chrysler via Carscoop
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Chrysler 300 Mopar heading to Chicago Auto Show
Chrysler has announced its intensions of bringing a special edition of the 300 model at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show which will be organized next week. This model has been developed in order to celebrate Mopar’s 75th anniversary and will be distinguished by a black chrome grille, blue body stripes, tinted headlights and special badging.
The Chrysler 300 Mopar will also feature a sport-tuned suspension, big 20-inch rims wrapped around in Goodyear Eagle F1 tires, along with high-performance brakes. Inside the cabin it will come with perforated Katzkin leather seats, a carbon fiber trim, piano black accents and a thick-rimmed steering wheel with die-cast paddle shifters. The car will also be fitted with an Alpine audio system, a new gear knob and a Uconnect Touch infotainment system.
Under its hood it will have a V8 5.7-liter engine that pumps out 363 hp (368 PS / 271 kW). It will be able to do the 0-62 mph sprint in the “low 5-second range” thanks to an updated gearing with a 3.91:1 final drive ratio.
Chrysler said that this special version of 300 model will be arriving in dealerships this summer and will have a base price tag of $49,700.
Source: Chrysler
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2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series
This week Chrysler has announced the introduction of a new luxury variant for the 300 and 300C models which will be available in the United States starting with the first quarter of next year. This Luxury Series follows the footsteps of the Executive Series that was announced this year during the 2011 edition of the New York Auto Show.
2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series
The Chrysler 300 Luxury Series has a base price of $40,145 for the model equipped with an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox and a Pentastar V6 3.6-liter engine that pumps out 292 hp (217 kW / 296 PS). The beefier 300C model has a HEMI V8 5.7-liter engine under its hood which churns 363 hp (271 kW / 368 PS) and starts from $42,895. For $2,350 more, both variants can be equipped with an all-wheel drive system.
2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series
The cabin of both models is wrapped around in Premium Nappa leather which covers everything from the door armrest, instrument panel to the front passenger seats and the rear ones. The interior also features an elegant Real Natural Pore Mocha wood trim that comes in a matte finish. The front seats can be adjusted in 12 ways and are heated.
2012 Chrysler 300 Luxury Series
Source: Chrysler via WCF
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The second model from Lancia that is going to wear the Chrysler badge after the Ypsilon supermini is this Delta hatchback that is already available on sale in the United Kingdom for a base price of 16,695 pounds OTR.
Chrysler says that although this is a C-segment model, it offers D-segment interior room and features. Riding on a wheelbase of 2,700 mm, the Delta measures 4,520 mm in length and features sliding rear seats that can offer a cargo space of 465 liters in their most forward position. When placed as far back as possible, the boot space is 380 liters. Folding the rear seats increases the space to 1,190 liters.
In United Kingdom, customers can order the Chrysler Delta in four trim levels: S, SE, SR and Limited, along with a choice of four engines (2 gasoline + 2 diesels). The first gasoline unit is a 1.4-liter T-Jet that produces 120 hp and has a peak torque of 152 lb.-ft (206 Nm), managing to return 37.3 mpg (44.8 mpg UK). The other one is a 1.4-liter MultiAir that packs 140 hp and 170 lb.-ft (230 Nm) of torque, returning 41.3 mpg (49.6 mpg UK).
If you prefer diesels, there’s a 1.6-liter MultiJet with 120 hp and a maximum torque of 222 lb.-ft (300 Nm) that returns 50 mpg (60.1 mpg UK), along with a beefier 2.0-liter MultiJet that churns 165 hp and has a peak torque of 266 lb.-ft (360 Nm), managing to return 46.1 mpg (55.4 mpg).
Source: Chrysler via Carscoop
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We didn’t make any mistakes with the pictures, this isn’t the Lancia Delta, it’s the Chrysler Delta. How can we tell? Well, it wears a different badge. Other than that, it’s pretty much the same thing, except maybe for the mild update for the front grill and the fact that you can order it with more goodies, like a panoramic sunroof, xenon headlights, GPS navigation and automatic parking system.
Set to go on sale in the following period, clients will be able to choose from one of the following four engines available: a 1.4-liter T-Jet gasoline unit that produces 118 hp (88 kW) and 152 lb.-ft (206 Nm) of torque; a 1.4-liter M-Air gasoline power unit with 138 hp (140 PS / 103 kW) and 170 lb.-ft (230 Nm); a 1.6-liter M-Jet diesel that churns 118 hp (120 PS / 88 kW) and 222 lb.-ft (300 Nm) of torque, along with the 2.0-liter M-Jet diesel engine that develops 162 hp (165 PS / 121 kW) and has a peak torque of 266 lb.-ft (360 Nm). CO2 emission levels are as low as 120 g/km
No word about the price tag yet.
Source: Chrysler via Carscoop
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It seems that the Fiat Freemont, which is nothing more than a rebadged Dodge Journey, is a big hit for the Italian automaker as they’ve asked Chrysler to increase the output in order to meet orders. The car was introduced in Italy last month and Fiat said that they want to sell 13,000 units this year, but in an interview given to Automotive News, the manufacturer said that they’ve already received 15,700 orders.
For next year, Fiat is planning on selling 33,000 units of the Freemont large minivan so they got a promise from Chrysler that they’ll get 3,000 cars per month from the Toluca plant in Mexico. In order to meet this higher than anticipated demand in Europe, Chrysler increased the production of the Freemont by more than a third, rolling out in June 4,067 cars by working overtime. Chrysler is searching for methods to deliver 4,000 units every month without the additional costs that come with overtime.
Perhaps the most important reason why the Freemont is doing so well in comparison to the Journey is because the Italian car maker has a considerably larger dealer network in Europe. The best year for the Dodge Journey was in 2009 when the company sold 8,318 cars, but last year they only sold 6,375, according to JATO Dynamics, a market researcher.
According to Fiat, 80% of the orders they’ve received for the Freemont come from Italy and 80% of those who ordered the car are new to Fiat. Another reason why the car has turned out to be successful is due to the affordable price tag as its base price in Italy is 24,900 Euros, which is 5,600 Euros (18%) more affordable than the slow-selling (and ugly I might add) Fiat Ulysse that the Freemont replaces.
Source: Fiat, Chrysler via Automotive News
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2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8
Earlier this week, Chrysler has announced the U.S. pricing for its hot 2012 SRT lineup. Starting with $47,995 you can get the Chrysler 300 SRT8 that is powered by a HEMI V8 6.4-liter engine that produces 470 hp (477 PS / 351 kW) and has a peak torque of 470 lb.-ft (637 Nm). With this engine, the car can do the 0-62 mph sprint “in the high 4-second range” and reaches a maximum speed of 175 mph (282 km/h).
2011 Dodge Charger SRT8
You could also get the Dodge Charger SRT8 which offers roughly the same performance but it’s cheaper, having a base price of $44,077.
2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8
You also might want to have a look at the Dodge Challenger SRT8 that will set you back at least $44,077 along with $1,000 for the gas guzzler tax.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
Another SRT8 variant is the one for the Jeep Grand Cherokee that has a starting price of $55,295. This one comes with a HEMI V8 6.4-liter engine that churns 470 hp (477 PS / 351 kW) and 465 lb.-ft (630 Nm) of torque, enough for a 0-62 mph sprint in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 160 mph (257 km/h).
Source: Chrysler & Automotive News via WCF
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Chrysler has unveiled this week the update for the Grand Voyager MPV which now comes with a new grille, hood and a lower fascia that Chrysler says it provides a “premium look”. Out in the back, it gets new LED lights, boot lid and a bumper.
Inside the cabin, the Grand Voyager comes with a better “Stow ‘n Go” seating, featuring bigger seats as well as a new fold-into-the-floor one-touch mechanism. If you opt for the LX trim you will also get a brand new leather steering wheel that sports audio controls, along with cruise control. The Touring variant benefits from Bluetooth, a 30 GB HDD, auto dimming rear view mirror and a reversing camera. Opt for the Limited model and you will get Nappa leather upholstery, crosspath detection and blind spot monitoring.
The car is powered by a 2.8-liter CRD diesel engine that generates 161 hp and 265 lb.-ft of torque. With this engine, the Grand Voyager can do the 0-62 mph sprint in 12.8 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 115 mph. The fuel economy is rated at 33.6 mpg UK while CO2 emissions are 222 g/km.
In the LX trim level, the base price for the Chrysler Grand Voyager is 27,995 pounds; while the Touring will set you back at least 29,995 pounds. The top-spec Limited model costs from 35,995 pounds.
Source: Chrysler via Autocar.co.uk
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Measuring an almost incredible 24 feet (7.3 meters) long, we completely agree with the Chrysler Group saying that “they don’t get much bigger” than their new Ram Long-Hauler Concept truck. This huge vehicle is based on a Class 5 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, and sports a stretched wheelbase that measures a whopping 197.4 inches in length and is 79.1 inches tall.
As you would expect from a truck that has these dimensions, its weight is also quite astonishing, standing at 9,300 lbs (4,218 kg). Ram affirms that this truck has a maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating of 37,500 lbs (16,783 kg).
Under that massive hood is a big 6-cylinder 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel power unit that has a peak torque of 800 lb.-ft, mated to a 6-speed Aisin automatic gearbox. It sports a 4WD transfer case linked to a 4.88 Dana 110 axle with dual rear wheels. To reach your destination, you need a pretty large fuel tank, and luckily, the Long-Hauler has one as Ram fitted the truck with three of them, with a total capacity of 170 gallons.
It features a full Kelderman Air Suspension and massive 19.5-inch Alcoa aluminum rims, while the 2+2 interior has a DVD player with an overhead screen for the passengers in the back, along with a rear center console that sports tray tables, cup holders and a refrigerator.
Ram said that at the moment, the Long-Hauler remains a concept, but they will show it off across the United States during this year in order “to gauge public opinion”, which means that if it receives a positive feedback, we might see one the next year in our rear view mirror.
Source: Chrysler Group via Carscoop
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Chrysler Group Plans On Repaying All Government Loans
Fiat is only a few steps away from owning 51% of the Chrysler Group as the latter has announced a few days ago that it will repay all the loans provided by the United States and Canadian governments in 2009. The $7.53 billion that the Auburn Hills-based automaker owns will be repaid during Q2 2011 which ends in June.
To get the money, Chrysler will have to use a new term loan facility, along with issuing new debt securities that are going to be sold to institutional investors in a private offering, along with proceeds from Fiat’s recent cash infusion that increases its stake in Chrysler.
Chrysler will have to pay $5.8 billion to the United States Department of the Treasury and another $1.7 billion to the Canadian federal and Ontario governments.
As we previously mentioned here on rpmGo, CEO Sergio Marchionne has announced that Fiat wants to take majority stake in Chrysler in 2011 and for accomplishing this; they have to buy another 16% of Chrysler for $1.27 billion, which will raise the company’s position to 46%. Later on this year, they will buy another 5% to obtain the majority stake. For increasing ownership to 51%, Fiat must roll out a 40 mpg model in the U.S.
Source: Chrysler via Carscoop
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In the inaugural day of the 2011 New York Auto Show, Chrysler has revealed the SRT8 version of its 300C model, packing a HEMI V8 6.4-liter engine that develops 465 hp (471 PS / 347 kW), mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox. There aren’t many details about the car yet, but the manufacturer said that it can do the 0-60 mph in almost five seconds or so, before hitting a top speed of 175 mph (282 km/h).
The car has been lowered by 13 mm in comparison to the standard model and rolls on 20-inch forged-aluminum rims. Inside the cabin, the 300C SRT8 features carbon trim highlights, a new blue-lit instrument panel and a leather steering wheel.
Set to go on sale in Q3 2011 in North America, it will be available with an optional Black Chrome package.
More information should be revealed in the following days. Stay tuned.
Source: Chrysler via WCF
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Chrysler has revealed this week its new “S” trim level for the 200 Sedan and Convertible models, aimed at a younger audience. Unfortunately, this new trim level offers only cosmetic upgrades for both cars, adding a bespoke grille that has a black background, smoked headlamps, body-color mirrors and door handles, along with 18-inch aluminum rims that have dark painted pockets, and the “S” badging.
Inside the cabin you will find a perforated leather steering wheel, heated front seats that have Digital suede inserts and the “S” logo on the head rests, along with a Boston Acoustic sound system that packs a 30 GB hard drive media center. The 200 Sedan S also benefits from a black headliner and suede door trim bolsters.
Customers that order this S trim for either the sedan or the convertible model, won’t be able to choose the engine as Chrysler offers only the V6 3.6-liter unit. This power plant develops 283 hp and has a peak torque of 260 lb.-ft., linked to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
The Chrysler 200 S sedan will set you back at least $26,790 (including the $750 destination fee), while the convertible has a starting price of $32,490. The car will be officially unveiled this week at the New York Auto Show and will be able to order it in a couple of weeks.
Source: Chrysler via Carscoop
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Cars running on natural gas are not very popular around the world, except for several countries like Brazil, Iran and India. In United States there are only a few and if you ask someone to name an alternative fuel, the first answer they’ll have is probably ethanol. In other parts of the world, 2% of all cars are running on natural gas so this shouldn’t come as a surprise that automakers are starting to research on this technology.
Fiat is already selling a bunch of natural-gas vehicles (aka NGVs) in Europe and South America, and most likely Chrysler will do the same thing in the years to come as part of making its lineup green. In addition, Fiat will probably own the majority stake in Chrysler so they’ll implement this strategy for launching NGVs.
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Fiat SpA Wants To Raise Chrysler Ownership With Another 16%
It was only a couple of days ago when Fiat SpA announced that they have increased their share at Chrysler by 5%, reaching a total of 30%. They don’t plan to stop there as rumors say that by the end of this June, the Italian group will raise its Chrysler ownership to 46%. These reports are coming from Automotive News who have quoted two unnamed insiders with direct knowledge of the matter, who talked about the plans of Fiat’s CEO, Sergio Marchionne.
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Chrysler, To Have Short 2011 Model Year
Chrysler’s lineup of models was pretty short when they entered bankruptcy protection, but they’ve managed to improve this situation in the months to follow, and we can see their results this year with the launch of 16 new and refreshed models.
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