European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 11, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Car Corner a a a a my american cars a part Chrysler refines its minivans Lay we Start our annual three up tvs on new american cars and Well fax Huysler corporation s 1991 t n this includes Chrysler cars plus the a oration a Dodge Plymouth and jeep a week Well take a look at Ford-Mer-7then close the following week with that s new at general motors the larg automaker in America Stop Sellig vehicle is its fans minivan one that arrived on the Marin 1984 to score immediate Success ire than 2 million have been sold since a eduction and these vans continue to linage that segment of the Market a Ket they virtually created. Chrysler a a minivans which account for irly half of All minivans sold in the unit i states get a thorough redesign and re Bing for 1991, new applications that have in Praise in the american automotive is Chrysler Points out that the minivan was in in adversity when the firm was teeing on bankruptcy during the Early 1980s. Iwas a make or break commitment for Ysler which made a $700 million invest it to bet on a Market segment that for All jct Cal purposes did not exist at the time. Going into the 1990s, Chrysler is still juggling its . Market share is Only out 9 percent. The firm Hopes to improve course and the new vans will doubtlessly and the charge where sales Are concerned. Changes to the front wheel drive Dodge Iravan Plymouth voyager and Chrysler it in amp country Are Subtle but substantial Ysler saying a the vans Are new but not _ in other words no Radical changes were emed necessary on a vehicle that has ened such a position of leadership. So far other manufacturer has managed to Visi weaken Chrysler a a stronghold on the Len Ivan Market. For 1991, Chrysler has refined the vans both ruler versions and the Long wheelbase 3rand�?� models with new dashboards and Strols. The space within the redesigned Inte or is almost identical to earlier models but i pensions and the steering have been refined be bodies have been rounded for better Aero dynamics. Lower Hood and front fender lines along the new Grille designs Aero headlights Ana ind Shiela treatments enhance the frontal design Chrysler says yet allow excellent inward vision for parking. Increased Glass a 15 percent More and curvature of the a lift Gate add to the new look. All wheel drive minivan models will also 5 offered for 1991, while an anti lock Brak a system will be an option on the caravans d voyagers. Anti lock is Standard on the Ysler town amp country. Prices Are expected to Start in the $13,000 nge for the Basic vans and go to More than 15,000 for the All wheel drive town and country. Along with the town amp country Van in Chrysler division lineup includes in top of the line luxury Chrysler in irial the full size new yorker fifth venue and midsize Salon Sedan the Baron Sedan convertible and coup6, id the limited edition to by Maserati Invertible. All of these models Are Rel ively unchanged from last year. # the Dodge division meanwhile is Ressing a performance image with the w High tech stealth an All wheel Ive twin Turbo sports car by Mitsuzi i. Another version of this car is being id by Mitsubishi under the name i00gt vr-4. Either Way this 300 it is Power car has made big impress m the automotive press. Another performance car this one the Odge spirit Ryt will compete against the it ref Taurus Sho for honors in the a fastest Sedan Chrysler a minivan lineup is redesigned for �?T91 Plymouth grand voyager shown above. A of. Chrysler Lebaron convertible new engine choices. New Dodge stealth it with 300 he on tap. Plymouth Sundance a a american Economy car Dodge spirit it a High performance Sedan. Dodge Shadow convertible is new for �?T91. A jeep Comanche pickup truck gets new colors. The new spirit is powered by a twin Cam 2.2-liter, 16-valve Turbo engine that turns out 224 he. It is Chrysler a a first Multi valve engine. Also new in both Dodge and Plymouth divisions Are the convertible models of the Dodge Shadow and Plymouth Sundance compacts these cars with a starting Price of about $13,000. New stripped Down Shadow and Sundance sedans meanwhile will be sold in Economy versions these called a America models. They replace the Dodge Omni and Plymouth horizon a a american Economy models and Are billed As the lowest paced cars sold in the United states with an air bag. Prices Start at under $8,000. All Chrysler corp. Automobiles from the a America models on up have Driver Side airbags As Standard. The Dodge lineup is completed by the sporty Daytona the dynasty and Monaco sedans and the Mitsubishi made Colt Hatchback and Colt Vista Wagon. At Plymouth the voyager Van and Sundance models Are supported by the popular laser sports coup6 with anti lock brakes As an option the acclaim Sedan and the Mitsubishi made Colt Hatchback and Colt Vista Wagon. Chrysler a Eagle division which enters its fourth year includes the european styled Premier mid size Sedan the Talon sports coup6, and the Summit compact. For sports car fans the Talon provides lots of interest the top Model Here the Tsi version with All wheel drive and a 2-liter Turbo engine of 195 horsepower. For 1991, both an anti lock braking system and automatic transmission Are being offered As options. Jeep which Chrysler acquired in its buyout of american motors four years ago is celebrating its 50th year As a Marque. The first production jeep vehicle arrived in 1941 during world War ii. For 1991, Chrysler says the jeep vehicles will have improvements across the line featuring More powerful engines and improved performance. Various updates Are involved on All jeep models. For full details on the 1991 Chrysler corp. Cars and trucks and their special military prices prospective buyers can Contact Chrysler military sales representatives at the cafes new car sales Points on the various bases in Europe. Next week cars from Ford motor Randy Barnett Auto columnist
