Chrysler PT Cruiser to End Production
Chrysler Group LLC wont confirm the rumor, but a number of auto industry publications are reporting the last of the iconic, retro-styled four door will roll off the assembly line on July 9.
More than 1.2 million have been built and sold around the world, including a convertible model that was discontinued in 2007. Chrysler officials concede the car does not fit into the new styling direction the company is taking as it is integrates Fiat models.
Chrysler dealers sold 106,829 PT Cruisers the first year in North America and retailed a peak number the following year with sales of 160,382. Sales declined every year thereafter, but did not drop below 100,000 units until 2008.
According to Wards, Chrysler dealers had 4,576 PT Cruisers in stock through May, for a 119 days supply.
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