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2013 Chrysler 200C with range-extender technology

By Brett Davis |

Chrysler first unveiled the possibility of a 200C going into production at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, by exhibiting a Chrysler EV 200C. News is Chrysler has now filed a request to register the 200C name as a trademark, which means, a production model might not be too far away.

Reports are saying Chrysler is thinking of producing a hybrid version of the model, which would go straight up against General Motors’ Chevrolet Volt. More importantly, now that Fiat Group is in control of Chrysler, the company focus is said to be more orientated on providing efficiency so future production is highly likely. Insiders are also saying the 200C platform could be interchangeable with an upcoming Lancia.

The new model is said to use range-extending technology in the form of a powerful electric motor backed up by a small petrol-powered unit. The package combines to give a total power output of 200kW and achieve a range of around 650km.

Speculations are saying the new model is expected to go into production by 2013.


 
  • t39

    I hope it is not a Front wheel drive.

    • http://caradvice.com.au Brett Davis

      The concept EV 200C is rear-wheel drive, so the production version ‘should’ be as well. Plans may change though of course.

    • JEKYL & HYDE

      can’t you see the tailshaft going into the middle battery packs?…

      • philthy

        You don’t need a tailshaft for an electric car with a range extender. Motor is under the rear floor.

        • JEKYL & HYDE

          it was a joke.there’s one born every minute…

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1435885244 Yani Hendriawan

    looks alright but too much bling

    • Yawnny

      What was teh interior like when you sat in this car to check for blind spots?

  • Doc

    They should of done the 200C from the start, trying to compete with Camry and Accord in the US market with another non-descript car like the Sebring was just a disaster waiting to happen as no-one can do boring as well as the Japanese can. This new approach should see them get a whole new market position.

  • Me

    That thing has the boot off a Lotus Elise.

  • Shak

    It appeals to me more than the Gangsta rapper 300C, and much more than the blandoise Camrion and Accord.

  • ox

    Looks very similar to an Opel Insignia

    • Baddass

      Yeah and the Hyundai Genesis sedan in the front.

      • Martin

        The front sort of looks like a Kia Cadenza to me.

  • Matthew

    Looks very similar to the Opel Insignia and Buick LaCrosse and regal.

    • Baddass

      Buick Regal is the Insignia.

  • nickdl

    Yes it does look like an Insignia which is a good thing IMO. Chrysler/Jeep seem on the verge of producing some very nice cars.

  • Micky

    It’s the “Chrysler 200″, just like the bigger car is the “Chrysler 300″. The “C” is just a model variant… i.e. 300 LX, 300 Touring, 300C, etc.