jaymista Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Could this lead to a replacement for the Dodge Journey? http://europe.autonews.com/article/20150802/ANE/150739955/alfa-romeo-completes-prep-work-on-new-suv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Not likely, considering the price point they are shooting for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Look at the wheel center cap and the grill. This is the new mid size Alfa SUV. Fiat will not get this. It already has the 500x and the Jeep Renegade. Since the Alfa SUV is RWD and mid size, it could the basis for the Avenger and the DJ. The compact wide chassis is Alfa DNA and we got the Cherokee, 200, and Dart. There will be an Alfa, probably the only FWD Alfa in their line. Chrysler may want a midsize also. Who knows? Lawdog1911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 More than likely, yes. FCA's goal with Dodge is to be the performance brand, with the intent to roll out RWD models as the bulk of Dodge's offerings. To that end, Dodge engineers are working closely with Alfa engineers to develop new platforms. Of the remaining FWD Dodge models (Avenger, Grand Caravan, Dart, Journey), two have been axed (Avenger, Grand Caravan) and the other two are up for heavy re-engineering (Dart, Journey). The only way Alfa can reinvent itself and release a bunch of new models is if Dodge lowers the per-unit cost to produce them by selling sister vehicles. The new Guilia is a preview of the next Dodge mid-size sedan (Avenger), and this SUV will make its way to the US as a Dodge, very likely replacing the Journey. The only snag in that thought is the 2013 5-year plan noted that the next Dodge D-CUV (Journey) will be primarily FWD, offering AWD, so it MAY be based on CUSW along with Cherokee, Dart, 200. BUT, FCA is putting off updating Dodge vehicles for several years while Alfa is reborn (DON'T EVER SAY ALFAS WERE CO-DESIGNED BY DODGE! The Italian ego has no room for filthy American influence), then the Dodge Versions will be completed and come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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