One giant leap for Dodge leaves one small step for Fiatkind. (Actually, three small steps.)
When Fiat swept to Chrysler’s rescue, many—including us—were simultaneously relieved and concerned. We were happy that a major automaker would live on, but worried that the savior ended up being an Italian automaker well known for many of the same issues (poor perceived quality, cost-cutting engineering) that got the Pentastar in trouble in the first place. Regardless of those reservations, there’s no denying the succulent first fruits of the tie-up. For the 2011 model year, nearly every model in the Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep families received a remarkably effective interior renovation. The Dodge Charger and its Chrysler 300 sibling benefitted from a more robust rework, including thorough chassis and powertrain updates and new exterior styling.
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