Chrysler Lancia

[2o6]

Surprisingly, the Chrysler grille looks natural on this Lancia Delta. Quite spiffy.







http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/11/detroit-2010-chrysler-lancia-might-be-a-look-into-the-future/

[93JC]

Doesn't look so bad in the great scheme of things, but in the end no one will give a shit. I give this thing two years, tops.

[2o6]

Doesn't look so bad in the great scheme of things, but in the end no one will give a shit. I give this thing two years, tops.

If it's marketed properly and priced right, I could see it as a viable C30/S40 and other luxo-compact competitor.

[Laconian]

I saw a few of these in France and thought they looked pretty good. I think most Lancias in general are well positioned for the rebadging as Chryslers.

[68_427]

I don't like it. 

[93JC]

If it's marketed properly and priced right, I could see it as a viable C30/S40 and other luxo-compact competitor.

Yeah, 'cause those C30s are flying out the doors in the States...

I envision this ends up in a Saturn Astra-esque demise. Too expensive, not powerful enough, no sedan bodystyle, and in the end no one cares and the product gets pulled quickly.

[TurboDan]

It looks OK. They're not going to be a hot seller, but they'll move a few of them, I'm sure.

[Catman]

I hate it.

[the Teuton]

I WANT INTEGRALE.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Must be some kind of Fiat Panda variation.

[the Teuton]

Here's what I want them to make a new version of:



Price it alongside the SL550 and watch it fly off the dealer lots.

[2o6]

Here's what I want them to make a new version of:



Price it alongside the SL550 and watch it fly off the dealer lots.

That wouldn't sell at all.

I WANT INTEGRALE.

Why? 

Must be some kind of Fiat Panda variation.

Nope. It's based off the C-segment Fiat Bravo. It would likely replace the PT if it come to fruition.

[CJ]

People bought the Caliber SRT-4, so why wouldn't an Integrale work here?

[2o6]

People bought the Caliber SRT-4, so why wouldn't an Integrale work here?

The 1.8L Turbo (197HP) is plenty.

[CJ]

Not for some people.  Provide a fun hot hatch like the Caliber SRT-4 and people WILL buy it.  Just make it better built with better materials than the SRT-4.

[2o6]

Not for some people.  Provide a fun hot hatch like the Caliber SRT-4 and people WILL buy it.  Just make it better built with better materials than the SRT-4.

It isn't smart to release a hot hatch on a car that is unproven. (here)

[CJ]

VW did it, so why can't Chrysler?

[2o6]

VW did it, so why can't Chrysler?

When?




We don't even know how well the Delta will do.

[CJ]

They did it with the original Rabbit.

[the Teuton]

INTEGRALE

[2o6]

They did it with the original Rabbit.

It isn't 1983.



There are also a lot more competitors in this field.

INTEGRALE

I don't think it's going to happen. It's an unfounded car in the US, and in Europe, it'd be in an overcrowded segment.

[CJ]

You're right, seeing seeing as it's 2010, and there are a lot more competitors.  All the more reason to make an Integrale.

[2o6]

You're right, seeing seeing as it's 2010, and there are a lot more competitors.  All the more reason to make an Integrale.

And they wouldn't sell any.

[CJ]

Says who?  People demanded they bring the Caliber SRT-4 to market, and they did.  It sold decently, so why wouldn't this?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Says who?  People demanded they bring the Caliber SRT-4 to market, and they did.  It sold decently, so why wouldn't this?

wat

[CJ]

They sold as many as they made.

[Eye of the Tiger]

They sold as many as they made.

[CALL_911]

1st gen Nissan Murano?

[Madman]

Hmmm, a tall-ish C-segment hatch from Chrysler?  Sounds like an ideal PT Cruiser replacement to me!


Cheers,
Madman of the People

[the Teuton]

Italian reliability will be let loose in cars that will travel more than 1,000 miles a year. They will have to survive American roads, road salt, and general douchebaggery associated with American drivers.

I wish the Fiat group luck.