Meet The First Subcompact Chrysler In Over 20 Years
OK, OK, this is the Lancia-branded version of the Chrysler Ypsilon… and even when it gets a Chrysler badge, it won’t be coming to the United States (at least not in this iteration). Still, this is a huge moment for Chrysler: after all, the brand has not offered a legitimate subcompact car since the Omni/Horizon shuffled off the mortal coil some 21 years ago. And like the Simca-derived L-Platform subcompacts, the Ypsilon is thoroughly continental under its badging: the Fiat 500 platform underpins this hatch, though it has been stretched slightly to accommodate four doors. Performance will be modest as engine sizes range from 900cc to 1.3 liters, but with leather and Alcantara interior options, the first mini-Chrysler in over 20 years should offer a stately cabin for a subcompact. But will this be the Fiat-produced, B-Segment Chrysler that we’re expecting in 2013? And if so, will they change its name to Horizon?
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Isn't the PT Cruiser a B-Car?
@ aspade, aa the owner of three Imperials I agree that it would be a joke to apply that name to this car. It was bad enough when they stuck it on the dynasty in the 90's. If this car would come to the US I think it would probably use the dodge nameplate, since they plan on moving the chrysler nameplate upscale again. Sticking the chrysler badge on a small car like this would kill that effort.