New Dodge Models announced at FCA Dealer Conference

[Denis]

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/08/26/b...hawk-promised/

Chrysler

• Dodge Durango-sized SUV with stow-and-go was shown. A poster on Allpar Forums claims it had a Durango's interior. New Aspen?
• Town and Country PHEV confirmed (again). A plug-in minivan was originally announced as part of five-year plan.
• No news on 200 or 300.

Dodge

• The redesigned Charger will use the Alfa Romeo Giulia's rear-drive platform and, according Automotive News, draw inspiration from 1999's Charger concept car. We're wagering the 24-month time frame specified to dealers will move the new sedan's arrival up from 2018 to mid-2017.
• Jalopnik's Opposite Lock claims two new Challenger models are coming. Challenger ADR (American Drag Racer) and T/A. ADR should appeal to bracket racers and is more powerful than the SRT Hellcat, while T/A is for track rats, just like Viper T/A.
• Automotive News claims the legendary Barracuda nameplate will be revived as a Dodge. The Barracuda will be smaller than Challenger, offered as both a coupe and a convertible. Allpar claims it will feature modern styling.
• A Dodge Durango SRT was announced with 6.4-liter Hemi V8 and rear-drive. Sources within FCA confirmed its arrival with Autoblog. Apparently, dealers were shown an example in B5 Blue.
• Dodge will launch a turbocharged, 300-horsepower Dart, sort of fitting the five-year plan. Allpar Forums say no R/T or SRT model is in the cards and that a hi-po engine will be offered across the Dart lineup, while Jalop's Opposite Lock says there will be an R/T and a Carrol Shelby-invoking GLH model (see why we warned you about the salt?). Whatever it's called, expect the hot Dart to be powered by a Hurricane four-cylinder, which one FCA source tells Autoblog "will be going in a ton of shit."

Jeep

• A Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk was announced with all-wheel drive and the Hellcat V8. Allpar claims it will hit 60 in under three seconds, although Automotive News cited a 3.5-second time from another dealer. Again, salt.
• As previously reported, the new Grand Wagoneer was on display, with FCA telling dealers it will be aimed at Land Rover. Originally targeted for 2018, like the Dodge Charger, the GW's debut has probably been moved up to mid-2017.
• The next Wrangler was shown to dealers, and will be sold as 2017 model. According to Allpar, Sergio is claiming 30 miles per gallon, and mileage that backs up our report on the a diesel model.
• A Jeep Wrangler Pickup was mentioned, but wasn't shown. Autoblog's FCA sources claim it is coming, but we don't know when. We know at least one exec supports the idea.

Ram

• A source at Opposite Lock claimed images of the new Ram 1500 were shown and that it looked "neat."
• Both Oppo and Allpar claim a new Power Wagon is on the way, and that it was shown on stage with 37-inch rubber. 35s will be standard when it hits dealers. Sources said the next off-road truck looks "more focused" than today's Power Wagon.

Fiat

• Both regular and Abarth versions of the Mazda MX5-based Fiat 124 were shown.

Alfa Romeo

• As previously reported, Alfa Romeo will be getting its own SUV in 2016. It was on display for dealers.
• We're told the Giulia was also in attendance.

[motorhead]

What does it mean that the new power wagon will be more focused? Always love the strange wording the car world uses. It can't really get any more off road capable than it already is. I'm not a fan of the silly stickers, but you don't need to get them. They even offer the package in their tradesman version. Which is great for businesses that need a truck like that.

[its a syn]

Saw the Ram Rebel last week, it was sweet looking.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by its a syn

Saw the Ram Rebel last week, it was sweet looking.

Yeah, but unfortunately it really missed the boat if it's supposed to be a Raptor competitor.

[newmoon]

"Challenger ADR (American Drag Racer) and T/A. ADR should appeal to bracket racers and is more powerful than the SRT Hellcat"

I wonder if this will be a street model or more along the lines of a Copo and Drag Pack. More powerful than the present Hellcat It's good to see that Dodge isn't going to sit back and simply ride the success of the Hellcats.

[shaffe]

That s what I am wondering as well. I would bet that it would similar to the COPO and Cobra Jets

[Stingray]

Originally Posted by its a syn

Saw the Ram Rebel last week, it was sweet looking.

Can't overtake the Raptor's popularity but still a good execution except the huge lettering IMO...





I like the current 2015 RAM 1500.... the next one will have facelifted fronts & rears that will have giganticormous RAM lettering. No thanks. I'll stick to my Hemi-powered RAM Sport 4x4 Crew Cab in Ceramic Blue....

[khell86]

Originally Posted by Stingray

Can't overtake the Raptor's popularity but still a good execution except the huge lettering IMO...





I like the current 2015 RAM 1500.... the next one will have facelifted fronts & rears that will have giganticormous RAM lettering. No thanks. I'll stick to my Hemi-powered RAM Sport 4x4 Crew Cab in Ceramic Blue....

I agree that front end treatment is horrible.

[Stingray]

Yahoo article on the new Ram Rebel... The newest variation of the full-size Ram pick-up truck has a new look, a new name and some new attitude:
http://news.yahoo.com/video/ram-rebe...031802347.html

[Dave McFly]

how I feel about that new RAM

[DDoug]

I wanna 700 HP Grand Cherokee!