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Chrysler's plan for new cars and trucks

Published: January 30, 2013 Comment on this article

An Alfa Romeo sports car and a Jeep Grand Cherokee update are two of the splashier models Chrysler plans to roll out by 2015. The No. 3 U.S. automaker unveiled its list of upcoming cars and truck on Wednesday. Others include:

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, file photo, Chrysler SRT Brand President and CEO Ralph Gilles, left, talks about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. Chrysler says its profit jumped to $1.7 billion in 2012 as sales rose 18 percent. Chrysler's profit was nine times higher than the $183 million recorded in 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

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— A new midsize crossover SUV will replace the aging Jeep Liberty. It will get a different look and a nine-speed automatic transmission to help boost gas mileage and performance.

— An update of the Grand Cherokee that includes an optional diesel engine, more luxurious interior and new electronics systems. It also comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

— Update of the Jeep Compass small SUV, including a new six-speed automatic transmission and refreshed designs inside and out. A version with a manual transmission will get up to 30 mpg on the highway.

— Nine-speed automatic transmission for Dodge Dart compact, which came out last year. One of the current six-speed automatic transmissions felt too European for American tastes and hurt sales.

— New Ram commercial van and an update of the Ram heavy-duty pickup.

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