Chrysler news

When Chrysler announced that it was slashing its product offerings by four vehicles, killing off the Magnum, Pacifica, Crossfire, and the PT Cruiser Convertible, it at least would be filling the Magnum and Pacifica range with new or updated models. These are low-volume vehicles at the end of their product lifecycles, so it all makes sense.

However, according to the Wall Street Journal, it won’t just be the Convertible version of the PT that will be getting the axe, but rather The Pacifica and PT Cruiser Sedan, as well as the Magnum, will effectively be replaced by the 2009 Dodge Journey, shown here in Frankfurt. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press) the whole PT lineup will be nixed by 2009.

Despite a mid-life update which saw improvements to the interior, there’s no hiding the fact that the PT Cruiser is starting to get outdated. It also continues to ride on the old Neon architecture, and being the only vehicle to do so would require a total overhaul to Caliber running gear if it was to continue. An expensive process for a car that doesn’t quite fit the Chrysler brand image anymore.