Chrysler-branded version of Dodge Journey killed

**nadepalma** · 11-07-2007, 03:51 PM

Following in the same vein as other threads on GMI concerning Chrysler LLC and their decision to cancel products and overlap -- such as Jim Press: "Clarify and focus brands" or "Chrysler expected to axe 3 products today" or "Report: Chrysler Group Set To Axe Up To Five Models" or "Chrysler Formally announces Plant and Model Changes; 4 models cut in 2008 ".

Now comes news that Chrysler has canned the Dodge Journey clone that was supposedly going to replace the Pacifica.

SOURCE: LeftLaneNews

Check out the above link for the related article and news.

Butz · 11-07-2007, 03:56 PM

smart move, eliminate rebadging. unlike some other company that loves making 7 flavors out of every single car!

WishIhadatruck · 11-07-2007, 03:56 PM

It sure makes you wonder what they have planned for Chrysler. Maybe it was cancelled because it was too similar to the Journey just like the Aspen looks just like a Durango. Hopefully they can get the brands more focused and it looks like they are trying. Lets hope they get it done quickly enough.

CobaltSScrazy · 11-07-2007, 04:06 PM

no crossover? umm maybe the BS Jeeps like the compass will become chrysler products then....thats my hunch!

CobaltSScrazy

DuSpinnst · 11-07-2007, 04:11 PM

Didn't I say this like 4 weeks ago.

I think so...

mkaresh · 11-07-2007, 04:15 PM

I think we can at last kiss the remaining separate Dodge and Chrysler stores goodbye. They're clearly moving towards having just a single channel, probably with all three brands.

Challenger fans best be happy this privatization didn't happen sooner. I doubt the new owners would have approved that car.

greenrail · 11-07-2007, 04:18 PM

Well, I think that this may be initially a correct move. However, maybe Chrysler should start focusing on Crossovers and kill off some of the Gas Swilling vehicles like the Commander and Durango and replace with something more relevant in the marketplace.

Either way, this is going to be a very painful metamorphisis for the entire company.

likearock00 · 11-07-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Didn't I say this like 4 weeks ago.

I think so...

boblutzfan · 11-07-2007, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkaresh

I think we can at last kiss the remaining separate Dodge and Chrysler stores goodbye. They're clearly moving towards having just a single channel, probably with all three brands.

Challenger fans best be happy this privatization didn't happen sooner. I doubt the new owners would have approved that car.

No kidding. The Challenger will be about as successful as the Prowler. Low volume - high priced and short lived. Those that want an affordable muscle car will continue to buy the Mustang and the Camaro.

KIDDIESEL79 · 11-07-2007, 04:32 PM

I think the Journey should be a Chrysler product rather than Dodge. IMO, Dodge doesn't need a vehicle like this while the Durango still lives.

Buick61 · 11-07-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuSpinnst

Didn't I say this like 4 weeks ago.

I think so...

No, you said they were reintroducing the Pacifica in spring 2009 with a traversely mounted 6.4L MDS Hemi with the 2-mode hybrid system and 12 passenger Stow-n-Go seating.

You, as always, were way off the mark.

powervette · 11-07-2007, 04:53 PM

Cerberus guys love cutting. They already made fools of themselves by cutting the Challenger for Europe.

Buick61 · 11-07-2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powervette

Cerberus guys love cutting. They already made fools of themselves by cutting the Challenger for Europe.

Is that James Dean in your Avatar? On the set of Giant? I think that movie is in my Netflix queue.

Oh, and nobody cares about Chrysler of Europe. Nobody really cares about it on its home turf, either.

Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot, Dodge Ram, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Dodge Caliber.

Those are the only vehicles left that have any life or workable potential. Even the Journey's outlook is dim when you consider its powertrain options.

skylark68 · 11-07-2007, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boblutzfan

No kidding. The Challenger will be about as successful as the Prowler. Low volume - high priced and short lived. Those that want an affordable muscle car will continue to buy the Mustang and the Camaro.

I hope you are wrong, because i love the looks of the Challenger. It's way more retro than the Camaro which is a good thing in my eyes. I know many, many, many people will disagree with me though. I'd like to see a Challenger R/T be about the same price as a loaded Mustang GT. I know the SRT-8 will be high priced.

I'm glad to hear that the rebadging seems to be ending at Chrysler. I think this is a good move.

carscomblogger · 11-07-2007, 05:09 PM

As dumb as we all think the Aspen is, it's selling well considering what it is. And the real reason companies rebadge vehicles is because it is so cheap to do. When the Traverse hits Chevy Dealerships this summer will you be complaining about badge engineering?

Not having a Chrysler crossover is silly. I guess they're just going to leave it to the Town & Country.

11-07-2007, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
nadepalma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 5,579	Chrysler-branded version of Dodge Journey killed Following in the same vein as other threads on GMI concerning Chrysler LLC and their decision to cancel products and overlap -- such as Jim Press: "Clarify and focus brands" or "Chrysler expected to axe 3 products today" or "Report: Chrysler Group Set To Axe Up To Five Models" or "Chrysler Formally announces Plant and Model Changes; 4 models cut in 2008 ". Now comes news that Chrysler has canned the Dodge Journey clone that was supposedly going to replace the Pacifica. SOURCE: LeftLaneNews Check out the above link for the related article and news. __________________ Email: nadepalma@gminsidenews.com "La vita è come un albero di Natale..c'è sempre qualcuno che ti rompe le palle!" "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves" -Abraham Lincoln "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried" -Winston Churchill "In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress" -John Adams

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WishIhadatruck 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Drives: '01 Grand Prix GT '96 Roadmaster Wagon Posts: 1,401	Re: Chrysler-branded version of Dodge Journey killed It sure makes you wonder what they have planned for Chrysler. Maybe it was cancelled because it was too similar to the Journey just like the Aspen looks just like a Durango. Hopefully they can get the brands more focused and it looks like they are trying. Lets hope they get it done quickly enough. __________________ 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix

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CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: Chrysler-branded version of Dodge Journey killed no crossover? umm maybe the BS Jeeps like the compass will become chrysler products then....thats my hunch! CobaltSScrazy __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

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mkaresh 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,394	Re: Chrysler-branded version of Dodge Journey killed I think we can at last kiss the remaining separate Dodge and Chrysler stores goodbye. They're clearly moving towards having just a single channel, probably with all three brands. Challenger fans best be happy this privatization didn't happen sooner. I doubt the new owners would have approved that car. __________________ truedelta.com More useful reliability research -- need more GM vehicles! Real-world fuel economy Price comparisons, quick and thorough

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11-07-2007, 04:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
greenrail 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Illinois Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Convertible Posts: 131	Re: Chrysler-branded version of Dodge Journey killed Well, I think that this may be initially a correct move. However, maybe Chrysler should start focusing on Crossovers and kill off some of the Gas Swilling vehicles like the Commander and Durango and replace with something more relevant in the marketplace. Either way, this is going to be a very painful metamorphisis for the entire company.

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KIDDIESEL79 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 804	Re: Chrysler-branded version of Dodge Journey killed I think the Journey should be a Chrysler product rather than Dodge. IMO, Dodge doesn't need a vehicle like this while the Durango still lives.

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powervette 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Heart of Europe Posts: 2,204	Re: Chrysler-branded version of Dodge Journey killed Cerberus guys love cutting. They already made fools of themselves by cutting the Challenger for Europe. __________________

11-07-2007, 05:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
carscomblogger 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 309	Re: Chrysler-branded version of Dodge Journey killed As dumb as we all think the Aspen is, it's selling well considering what it is. And the real reason companies rebadge vehicles is because it is so cheap to do. When the Traverse hits Chevy Dealerships this summer will you be complaining about badge engineering? Not having a Chrysler crossover is silly. I guess they're just going to leave it to the Town & Country. __________________ KickingTires

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