Re-evaluated: Chrysler’s future?

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Recently, an investor presentation referred to Chrysler’s future lineup as being under re-evaluation. The scene in the US has changed since the current five year plan was set in motion:

• Fuel prices have not only come down further, adjusted for inflation, but theyare now projected to remain that way through 2020 at least.
• The market for cars in general is giving way to crossovers.
• The market for small cars in particular has fallen.

This is bad news for the Fiat brand, butit may also call the new subcompact or compact Chrysler 100 hatchback into doubt.
What we believe is likely for Chrysler in the near future is:

• The Chrysler 100 to be re-drawn as a crossover — similar to Renegade and 500X, but with clear Chrysler styling cues and no Fiat engine available.

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