How do you turn a Fiat into a Chrysler? - American Fiat Forum

Emergent · 05-11-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Automotive News

The Chrysler-Fiat plan to sell reworked Fiats and Alfa Romeos in the United States will require more than cosmetic changes.

The vehicles will need various engineering changes to meet U.S. standards.

According to the Chrysler viability plan submitted to the Treasury Department in February, six Fiat-based vehicles will be sold as Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep models beginning in 2011. Most will go on sale in 2012.

Analyst Jim Hall of consulting firm 2953 Analytics in suburban Detroit says the process to make the vehicles suitable for the United States, called homologation, will take about 18 months.

In April, Frank Klegon, executive vice president of product development, said Chrysler is looking at the task of homologating Fiat vehicles.

Last week, a source said a group of 20 senior Fiat engineers visited Auburn Hills to start merging the companies' product development.

This graphic shows the major changes needed to homologate Fiat vehicles.

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dl...305119967/1193

mbouse · 05-21-2009, 12:16 PM

i found it really easy to turn my Fiat into a Chrysler..

for some reason, the dealer was not enthused.

raelorance · 08-20-2009, 04:40 AM

The Chrysler-Fiat plan to sell reworked Fiats and Alfa Romeos in the United States will require more than cosmetic changes.The vehicles will need various engineering changes to meet U.S. standards
According to the Chrysler viability plan submitted to the Treasury Department in February, six Fiat-based vehicles will be sold as Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep models beginning in 2011. Most will go on sale in 2012.

mbouse · 08-20-2009, 07:41 PM

i agree that the initial cars will most likely be rebadged as chrysler product. however, i am looking forward to the day that a FIAT badge is sold again on american soil.

and, i am hoping that the federalization of the Turin offerings don't cause substantial performance and cosmetic issues.

maxjlone · 10-23-2009, 03:56 AM

I just read this article on a pretty popular automotive website that said Fiat was going to turn Dodge into a sports car brand, Chrysler would try to take on Cadillac, and Dodge trucks would be spun off into their own company. Now, this is just me, but GM just got rid of Pontiac, their sportiest division, because it wasn't profitable, and Fiat thinks they can base an entire division on sporty? And as far as taking on Cadillac, especially now with the new Buicks, what kind of market share do they think they can get?

andyandrews · 07-08-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mbouse

i agree that the initial cars will most likely be rebadged as chrysler product. however, i am looking forward to the day that a FIAT badge is sold again on american soil.

and, i am hoping that the federalization of the Turin offerings don't cause substantial performance and cosmetic issues.

I have been following the situation, and so far I believe that this car will be introduced as a Fiat 500. According to all accounts, we should know by December 2010. I hope to be in line at the nearest participating Chrysler dealer regardless of the weather!

05-21-2009, 12:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
mbouse Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coldwater, Michigan Posts: 13	i found it really easy to turn my Fiat into a Chrysler.. for some reason, the dealer was not enthused. __________________ Mike Bouse Coldwater, Michigan 1978 Fiat Spider 1980 Fiat Spider Fiat Lancia Unlimited Member www.flu.org Home of the Michigan SHORTER SHIFTER

08-20-2009, 04:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
raelorance Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	The Chrysler-Fiat plan to sell reworked Fiats and Alfa Romeos in the United States will require more than cosmetic changes.The vehicles will need various engineering changes to meet U.S. standards According to the Chrysler viability plan submitted to the Treasury Department in February, six Fiat-based vehicles will be sold as Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep models beginning in 2011. Most will go on sale in 2012. __________________ Fiat Car Lease \| Fiat Car Parts

08-20-2009, 07:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
mbouse Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coldwater, Michigan Posts: 13	i agree that the initial cars will most likely be rebadged as chrysler product. however, i am looking forward to the day that a FIAT badge is sold again on american soil. and, i am hoping that the federalization of the Turin offerings don't cause substantial performance and cosmetic issues. __________________ Mike Bouse Coldwater, Michigan 1978 Fiat Spider 1980 Fiat Spider Fiat Lancia Unlimited Member www.flu.org Home of the Michigan SHORTER SHIFTER

10-23-2009, 03:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
maxjlone Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	I just read this article on a pretty popular automotive website that said Fiat was going to turn Dodge into a sports car brand, Chrysler would try to take on Cadillac, and Dodge trucks would be spun off into their own company. Now, this is just me, but GM just got rid of Pontiac, their sportiest division, because it wasn't profitable, and Fiat thinks they can base an entire division on sporty? And as far as taking on Cadillac, especially now with the new Buicks, what kind of market share do they think they can get? __________________ Are You Paying More Auto Insurance Than Your Neighbour? Click Here And Save!

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