Chrysler has announced it is set to unveil a renamed and upgraded version of its Sebring sedan as the automaker readies its first restyled vehicles since emerging from bankruptcy under the control of Fiat SpA.
Chrysler chief executive Sergio Marchionne, who also heads Fiat, made the announcement at a meeting with Chrysler dealers in Orlando, Fla., the company said.
The Chrysler Sebring, which had never gained traction against top-sellers like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, will be renamed the Chrysler 200, the company said. It promised the 200 will have a softer ride, better handling, reduced noise and other improvements over the Sebring, which has been long a target of critics for its handling and interior.
Chrysler will build the 200 at the Sterling Heights, Mich., assembly plant where it produces the Sebring and expects to deliver it to dealers in the fourth quarter of this year.
