Chrysler was often late to keep up with new automotive trends in the United States. In particular, in contrast to analogues Ford and General Motors. Thus, in the 1960s Dodge Challenger it took a long time to reach a new category Pony carts. A few years after the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Rebelotte in the 70s with Muscle Cars : load arrived after the Pontiac GTO and the Ford Torino GT. Likewise today in electrification, where Ford and GM are ahead. Ford F-150 Lighting and Chevrolet Silverado EV have already been introduced. While at Chrysler, 100% electric RAM is long overdue.
Back to electricity
To catch uptherefore the manufacturer takes into account make their grand arrival in Europe. The all-electric trend on the Old Continent really delivers good volume prospects for US electric models. A good way to catch up on the win so far the parent company of Stellantis is the queen in Europe and can contribute to this great comeback. This is the future RAM 1500 electric which will be launched by 2024-2025. And what is more surprising, the upcoming 100% electric Dodge Challenger ! A model that would make sense as the European Stellantis brands don’t have either several electric sports car projects. Thus, the field will be free for Dodge and its legendary sports car.
Big pickup, bad sports car
She should be developed on the Stellantis STLA Large platform, and deliver a performance worthy of its glory. We remind you Chrysler and General Motors left Europe in the early 2010s. Unlike Ford, which had been developing local subsidiaries since the 1950s, its competitors’ ranges did not fit. Or at least insufficiently thought out and developed for the European market. Electricity changes the rules of the game, because such models will interest us much more often. Compared to the voracious and heavy thermal models of the past. If it is going to happen, then definitely not now. But in a a context marked by the massive arrival of Chinese manufacturersseeing the Americans return will make it possible somewhat differentiate our domestic market.
Source: Auto Plus
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