Chrysler 200 to spawn European Lancia model?

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2011 Chrysler 200 - Click above for high-res image gallery

Rumor has it that Fiat is looking to push the Chrysler 200 into a handful of markets around the globe. According to Automotive News, the Italian automaker has its sight set on reworking the car into Lancia and introducing it in mainland Europe. At the same time, the standard Chrysler 200 may debut in the UK and Ireland. Interestingly enough, Fiat isn't mulling the move because it thinks that the 200 can go head to head with the rest of the small car. Instead, the company is hoping to bolster its fleet sales in various European markets.

That's not to say that the deal is set in stone at this point. The Chrysler 200 has a major chink in its armor when it comes to doing battle in Europe - it doesn't come with a diesel option. With only two gasoline engine options, Fiat would have to source its own oil-burning powerplant to make the ploy work. Throw in the fact that the car is set to be replaced in three years and the likelihood of seeing the 200 in Europe is slimmer yet. Still, the company says that it's currently looking at the numbers to see if there's a solid business case for the move.


Gallery: 2011 Chrysler 200
[Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req'd via Carscoop]Chrysler 200 to spawn European Lancia model? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments



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