19/07/2008 02:33. Gas prices are up, which has led to increased interest in
midsizers, more specifically, the midsize offerings from Chrysler's
competition. The Sebring has taken a 30 percent sales whack this
year, mostly due to reduced fleet sales. The Avenger's year has
been a little brighter, posting a two-percent gain. Contrast that
with everyone else; Malibu, Fusion, and Accord are up ten percent
or more this year; and therein lies Chrysler's problem. Ditching
Chrysler's outmoded V6 for the four-cylinder powertrain will
deliver more competitive fuel economy, if you can stand the NVH
increase.
Top heavy with trucks and taking fire over the Avenger and
Sebring's interior quality and efficiency, Chrysler's seriously
looking at re-jiggering the sedan twins, killing the top R/T... //
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