Recent content by james.mooney.

I've been saying that I think a gen2 Hornet should have the fastback profile. It would give it a sportier feel and differentiate it more from the Compass. Put them, a Chrysler MPV, and a compact Ram pickup all on STLA Medium built out of Brampton, and you've got four body styles for four brand...

IMHO, Chrysler should get a FWD/AWD E-segment CUV based on and build alongside the next Pacifica to compete with the Chevy Traverse/ Buick Enclave. Using a tranversely-mounted turbo I4/ hybrid system would allow them to shorten the hood and move the A-pillar forward (cab forward), giving it...

You have been engaged in a good faith argument in a very interesting conversation that I was learning a lot about the auto industry from, and people take it all personally and start insulting you because you are not affirming their beliefs. It's a shame that people cannot just say, "I disagree...

I never hated the Airflow Concept. It was fine. And that was the problem! It needs to be something really special, and I do not think the concept hit that mark. Understandable. It's hard to believe anything they say when everything they announce gets canceled or postponed. "Every man premium"...

IMHO, the Chrysler Airflow D-CUV should be about the size and configuration of the Dodge Journey and Jeep Commander (LATAM). Base it on the Wagoneer S but make it taller and longer, with a third row of seats. Emphasis on being a comfortable, spacious people mover with all the most advanced tech...

Chrysler Chronos is my favorite concept. Stunning.

I think you are onto something, and Chrysler has hinted that this is a direction they've been considering with concepts like the Portal and as far back as 2008 with the ecoVoyager. Like Ram is a truck brand (with a couple of vans) and Jeep is a UV brand (with a pickup), Chrysler could lean into...

I'm curious about not just capacity at the North American plants but also flexibility. I've read reports that the Melfi plant in Italy (which produces the 500X, Renegade, and Compass) is gearing up to produce 7(!) different vehicles on STLA Medium in the next few years. With Dodge and Chrysler...

Yup! They used to ship the ProMaster City (Doblo) from the same plant, so it definitely can be done-- assuming the Tipo conforms to North American safety and emissions regulations. Hopefully Stellantis is working on contingency plans for either building STLA Small and Medium vehicles in the...

I'm a little surprised they went with the Recon-style headlights. I thought they'd do something more similar to the new Compass and GC and that they'd take this opportunity to make the Cherokee more of a mini-GC (despite the technical/powertrain/platform differences). It looks good though-- a...

They need to build a Ram-branded version of this SUV with trims comparable to the 1500, starting at $40K with the 3.6l V6. They'd need to bring back the second shift.

If they are doing just one trim, they might as well drop the Scat Pack name too and return it and the R/T name to the V8 versions. They do not really need the Sixpack name as a differentiator either. Charger Daytona (EV) Charger Daytona Plus (EV) Charger GT (I6) Charger Outlaw (I6) Charger R/T...

As of Stellantis' Investor Day in June 2024, the Smart platform was developed for India, Europe, and South America, so it does not sound like it is coming here: Of course, there have been many changes at Stellantis and in the industry at large in the last year, so maybe plans have changed...

True. I think they could make a cool C-/D- segment MPV on STLA Medium with the brand's new (Halcyon) styling language-- focus on comfort, roominess, and technology-- to leverage Chrysler's reputation as the leader in minivans. They could even give it sliding doors and maybe call it Voyager (and...

Is AWD available on the mHEV and PHEV versions?