Chrysler 100 / Lancia Delta
Derived from the Giulietta/Dodge Dart platform and produced in Illinois, the 100 hatchback takes the place of the PT Cruiser held as the small Chrysler; it is primarily created as the new Lancia Delta. It evokes memories of the first generation Delta and Lancia's past success in rallying. A version of the Lancia Delta with a Chrysler front fascia has already been spotted.The existing Delta was based on the old C platform, and the new Delta and Chrysler 100 will probably be on the Americanized CUSW, as the Dart is. We expect the 100 to be smaller and lighter than the Dart, without the base 2.0 engine, and with a retuned 1.4 Turbo (or revised gearing) for more power off the line. We currently do not know whether it will be a hatchback or a sedan — possibly they plan to do both, and to differentiate the 100 from the Dart in other ways. It could be smaller and lighter and therefore quicker than Dart, with a different feel; or it could have a 3.2 liter V6 under the hood; or....



