Chrysler has abandoned Pacifica replacement, insiders say
Free Press Business Writer |
Auto industry sources say the Chrysler Group has stopped work on the crossover code-named the CT that was planned to replace the Chrysler Pacifica in the 2009 model year.
Three suppliers say they’ve been directed to stop work. One said it was forced to layoff contract workers – an engineer and designer –- it hired to work on the new vehicle.
Chrysler spokesman Rick Deneau said the company doesn’t talk about future products.
The suppliers did not want their names to be used, because they are not authorized to speak about internal Chrysler matters.
Chrysler introduced the Pacifica in 2003. It was one of the early crossover vehicles, marketed as a cross between a car, SUV and minivan. Sales of the vehicle were down 2.8% in October compared with a year ago. Sales were down 9% in the first 10 months of the year compared with a year ago.
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