Plans for Fiat-built subcompact vehicles for the Chrysler and Dodge brands have been shelved and the US carmaker will offer just one minivan in the future, chief executive Sergio Marchionne said in an interview.

Chrysler will replace the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan and the Dodge Avenger mid-sized sedan with a single crossover in 2013, Marchionne told Automotive News.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

He also said the company will not offer Chrysler and Dodge subcompacts and will rely solely on the Fiat 500 small car, a departure from the product plan laid out in November 2009.

Chrysler is whittling down its vehicle offerings to avoid duplication and give each brand a distinct identity, Marchionne told Automotive News. “We’re not going to create the confusion and conflict in the showroom,” he added.

Just Auto Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Auto Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Continental has secured the Window Displays Innovation Award in the 2025 Just Auto Excellence Awards for its Window Projection solution, transforming side windows into dynamic, data-rich canvases. Discover how this compact projection technology and intelligent software are reshaping in-car UX and opening fresh revenue streams for OEMs and mobility providers.

Discover the Impact