Fiat plans to introduce a European version of the Chrysler 200. But the model will be sold by Lancia, with the Fiat logo on the front grille.
It looks like Fiat is not sticking to their initial plans, saying they will sell theChrysler models under the name of Lancia. Unofficial sources say that the NewChrysler 200C will be sold on the Old Continent under the Fiat logo and not Lancia, as was anticipated. The reason is relatively simple, but a fair one: the American brand is not able to match the quality and luxury level of Lancia, a brand seen by many as a premium competitor.
Sebring’s successor in US would make its debut on the European market replacing Croma, from which will borrow some design elements. The Fiat sedan will be different from its North American brother because of the aesthetic changes of the front, which could include new headlights, and revised front grille and the Fiat logo.
But there are some major differences under the hood as well. The European public will receive diesel engines, unlike the American customers. The MultiJet units will be there too, with powers between 120 and 170 HP, designed to replace the American gasoline2.4-literengine of 173 HP and 3.6-liter of 283 HP engines.
Thew new sedan will be produced in the Chrysler plant in Michigan, and will be sold on the European market at a price around 20,000 euros (about $26,000).
The Italians might also bring to Europe a local version of Dodge Journey, easily revised last month on the US market. The model enjoyed good reviews in Europe, the pre-facelift version, but was withdrawn from the market after the Fiat-Chrysler alliance was reorganized.
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