Chrysler 200 Convertible Axed
Chrysler has redesigned its 200 sedan for the 2015 model year. The convertible version, however, will receive no such update.
When the 2015 Chrysler 200 arrives in the second quarter of this year, the American automaker won’t be offering a convertible variant in the lineup. Last year, less than five percent of the 122,480 Chrysler 200 vehicles sold were convertibles. According to Chrysler the additional cost to engineer a convertible variant would have been substantial and the model’s poor sales doesn’t warrant it.
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Along the same lines, Chrysler will be cutting back on sister vehicles in hopes of reducing overlap among products in its lineup. That means don’t expect to see a 2015 Dodge Avenger to complement the 200.
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[Source: Edmunds]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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