Motor trend reports:
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The Freep doesn't mention the Dodge Magnum, which is a cinch for the cutting block when new LY Charger and Chrysler 300 launch by model year 2010 or '11. ('10 for the 300, probably '11 for the Charger.)

The other six likely to be cut: Chrysler Crossfire, Aspen, Pacifica, Dodge Durango and Nitro, and Jeep Commander.

The Chrysler Sebring sedan, PT Cruiser convertible, and Jeep Compass also are on the bubble (more on these later).

CHRYSLER

*300/C -- The flagship, ideally with a sub-$40,000 entry-lux version above it (New Yorker not Imperial).

*Sebring convertible -- Next generation will need to be better built and designed to be a good Chrysler. No sedan.

*Pacifica replacement -- It would take a lot of money that Chrysler doesn't have, but a Grand Caravan-based lux crossover would make a nice Buick Enclave competitor.

DODGE

*Viper -- Has a following, but could also be cut if Cerberus doesn't want to put money into a new version.

*Challenger --Low-volume coupe and convertible becomes the flagship if Viper fades away.

*Charger -- Priced lower for higher volume, remains sportier and less luxurious than the 300.

*Grand Caravan -- There's no Acura Odyssey or Lexus Sienna, so why a Chrysler version of this?
Dodge Journey

*Journey -- The way the market is going, this could be a volume model. On paper at least, it should outsell the Ford Edge.

*Demon -- Here's where a single dealer network really makes sense: No danger of a Chrysler or Jeep version of this Miata-fighter expected as a 2010 model.

*Avenger -- Better looking than Sebring, but that's not saying much. Still, looks to be the volume midsize car for the company.

*Caliber -- PT Cruiser is a better car, but this segment belongs to the volume brand.

*Hornet -- B-segment world car is expected for 2010.

*Ram - of course.

JEEP

*Grand Cherokee -- Should be a less-lumbering version of the Commander, with three comfortable rows of seats.

*Wrangler -- Unlimited proves this is still the brand's bread-and-butter.

*Liberty -- There's still room in the brand for a right-size, authentic off-roader.

*Patriot -- If they're going to keep either Patriot or Compass for U.S., it should be Patriot.

*Compass -- Could easily be cut, except Europe likes it.

What models would you cut? What would be your plan for the Chrysler showroom of the future? Let's hear your plans for what Chrysler should do.





Source: http://blogs.motortrend.com/6218925/car-news/dropping-cars-at-the-new-chrysler-what-would-you-cut/index.html