Stellantis is going through a change. Big ones. Dodge CEO Matt McAlear says, “V8 is no longer a bad word around the company.” The future of each brand is being shaped by choices made at the top. This idea came about because of the electric Charger Daytona, which has been criticized many times by people who like big gas engines. McAlear says that the roughness “stings,” but he thinks it was the right choice and suggested that the classic car might get a V8 again. What about items besides the Charger? Dodge no longer makes the amazing, even world-beating sports cars it used to. At the same time, Ford is making a Mustang that just broke a Dodge record, and Chevy just released one of the most ridiculous rear-wheel drive cars ever (especially for the price) It all begs the same question: What about the Viper? McAlear did something surprising. Some unexpected options emerged from it, like the idea that Dodge could make a car like the original Viper. McAlear joked, “One of my favorite cars,” as we told the long-hood story. This is not an answer, but something to say. To change the subject, we asked: Is a halo model more important than what Dodge can do with the Charger platform? That is, do we need something that looks like the well-known monster with the V10 engine? Is this important? The CEO then said, “I’m not sure if there’s a need.” Is there a need, a want, or a desire? Yes, I think so. People will buy these two things. Both high-end and low-end halo goods can find a buyer. Then McAlear brought up a completely different subject: the idea of an “entry-level halo.” Of course, we pressed. How would Dodge talk about that? He stated, “I’m not sure what I’d compare it to.” “Some of the things that powersports businesses are doing are inspiring to me. I think there’s something there, and it’s not just crazy side-by-side. There are also three-wheelers and guns. “Everyone wants to spend their money on so many different things these days, and they have so many hobbies,” she added. “It’s risky to invest everything in one option and say, ‘I must have that car.'” “While not everyone can or wants to, it’s fantastic for those who can afford it.” Unfortunately, until new models come out, “cheapest” does not mean “cheap.” At the moment, the Charger is the least expensive “fun” car in a Dodge store. Destination stickers cost more than $60,000, while other stickers cost less than $60,000. I wonder what people can really buy. He said: “I believe there is some sort of entry-level, back to that sub-$30,000 mark.” I think there is a market for people who want to own a car for the weekend again and would like a Viper but don’t have the $100k or $120,000 to buy one. Something that doesn’t need all the safety features or warm seats. It was just a car. What does McAlear mean by “Miata”? I know I’m crazy. To look into the Dodge Demon’s stock of performance ideas in more depth, the nameplate was first used on a two-seat roadster that went on a short tour during Chrysler’s Cerberus era. Before it was used on a line of Challengers that were threatening to take over drag racing, the nameplate was first used on a two-seat roadster that went on a short tour during Chrysler’s Cerberus era. It has been 18 years since we last saw this small sports car, which is a very long time, even though we are only interested in the specs. What changes need to be made to this plan in order for it to be accepted? “I believe there’s a chance. This is something that I think the Chargers are worried about. McAlear said, “It can serve various purposes for different people, and when needed, it’s like a utility car.” You’ll get through the winter with AWD. We need to be as creative as the Viper if we want to make more things in the future. It needs to be one of a kind when it hits the market. In no way is it a Mustang or a Corvette. Because of this, we haven’t said that we want to go after Mustangs or Camaro, right? We’ve always stuck to a clear path with our own style. For people who like fun cars, this is great. But what about the rest of us? Stellantis sells a lot of trucks these days, but McAlear and other executives know that there aren’t many affordable choices. For example, the Dodge dealerships are almost always empty. Most car owners want to get from point A to point B without having to use locking differentials or drag radials. At the moment, the Hornet is the only car that a Dodge shop sells. The company is trying to lower the price, but there is still only one car available. Will the range of products grow to include more affordable passenger cars? “We need to make our vehicles more affordable for the masses and offer a value option to attract customers to the showroom.” And McAlear says that doing a vehicle just because you want to do a vehicle isn’t enough. “It’s great that he says, ‘Dodge doesn’t need to appeal to everyone.'” “We have different brands that can offer different things to stand for, which is what makes the Stellantis showroom so beautiful,” he said. “We don’t need to concentrate on anything else as long as our products are refined and genuinely represent Dodge.” In addition, McAlear stresses that worth is more than just the price. He said Dodge has always known how important it is to be different, stand out, make best-in-class claims, and focus on speed. We offer the best performance for a small utility car, and Hornet is one of them. Take a look at the R/T plug-in hybrid, which has the same power as a V8. Even though price is important, we’re not in the business of making generic goods just because the market wants them.
