Re: 40+ mpg?

Posted by Fiat500USA on
URL: http://fiat-500-usa-forum-archives.194.s1.nabble.com/40-mpg-tp2900192p2917337.html

trinME wrote

Hi Chris- Do you have any comments on the above Motortrend article?
        Has Fiat "pulled the plug" on the 500 EV ?
        Will there be a new engine option this year for the Caliber, "1.4 Multijet", or other?

Maybe you can ask those folks you'll be seeing this week. I'm sure the forum can come up with a spare kidney to help. :>)

-TR

Chrysler has access to all Fiat technologies including MultiJet II.  Diesel engined Chryslers are the best kept secret, so no news on them. We also know that MultiAir will be added to the 2.4L engines, but again, no news on the fuel economy of that engine, either.

Right now, other than the product plans I posted, there is only a lot of speculation on what's in store. Even the product plans are subject to change.  Having said that, I'll add my 2 cents: I really think the MultiAir Turbo/TCT combo will be the in the 40mpg car and that will be a new body.

I also think the 500 EV is still go... again, my guess.  

I may take you up on that kidney offer!  I'll see some folks next week.