In a marathon session with reporters and analysts today in Michigan, Chrysler officials announced their plans for the future of the company and its U.S. brands. They started things off with Dodge, which will be separate from Ram pickup trucks going forward. The logo (above) will no longer feature the Ram head, just the word Dodge.
The company also plans to have 11 new or thoroughly redesigned models on the road by 2014. The company currently has 10 non-truck models. We detail the future products below with some images from the presentation.
Current Dodge Caliber Interior
New Dodge Caliber Interior
2009
Dodge Caliber
Gets a new interior, new wheels and different packaging of content and trim levels.
Estimated on-sale date: End of 2009
2010
New full-size three-row crossover
Will be a seven-seater and compete with Chevy Traverse, Ford Flex, et al.
Dodge Charger
Dodge says the all-new model will have best-in-class performance and fuel economy.
Estimated on-sale date: End of 2010
Dodge Grand Caravan
Gets redesigned inside and out with a new engine, improved fuel economy and better suspension.
Estimated on-sale date: End of 2010
Dodge Avenger
New interior and engine with improved fuel economy and a slightly refreshed exterior.
Estimated on-sale date: End of 2010
Dodge Journey
New engine, interior and a “refreshed” exterior with improved fuel economy.
Estimated on-sale date: End of 2010
Dodge Viper
Production will end in July 2010 with final 500 made. New sports car in 2012.
2011
Dodge Challenger
Refresh
Dodge Nitro
Refresh
2012
Dodge subcompact hatchback
Based on Fiat platform
Dodge compact sedan
Based on Fiat platform
2013
Dodge midsize sedan
Will replace the Avenger and be based on a Fiat platform.
Dodge Sports Car
To replace the Viper; it will use “Fiat alliance resources.” Does that mean Ferrari?
Future Dodge Gauges?
Managing Editor
David Thomas
Former managing editor David Thomas has a thing for wagons and owns a 2010 Subaru Outback and a 2005 Volkswagen Passat wagon.