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HIGHLIGHTS OF CHRYSLER/JEEP BOOTH

  • Concept to Reality, and Reality to Concept
    Chrysler Group has been always delivering a new trend, through our design concept, called "Heritage Design", which arranges past design to contemporary, and "Segment Creator", which proposes all-new market segment.
    In the past, Chrysler Group's concept vehicles never ended as show cars. This is based on our philosophy, "Concept to Reality and Reality to Concept", which stands for embodies unique concept to reality, and the real production model evolves into a new concept.
    The examples of "Concept to Reality" or realization of concept vehicles are Dodge Viper, V8-powered which astonished the automobile industry, Plymouth Prowler, American Hot-Rod, and Chrysler PT Cruiser, the unique crossover of innovative design and package created a new segment in the small car market.

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Chrysler Group once again proved the "Concept to Reality" by unveiling the all-new Jeep Cherokee which incorporated the design cues from the two popular Jeep concept vehicles:One is Jeep Dakar, the four-door Jeep Wrangler designed for the outdoor enthusiast, and the other is Jeepster, a V8-powered that can cover the Rubicon Trail. The new Cherokee brought the best of both concept cars to a production vehicle to express in the compact sport-utility market.
The good example of evolution of "Reality to Concept" is found in Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible styling study, derived from Chrysler PT Cruiser, that is shown as a concept vehicle at this motor show. The originally began in 1998 Pronto Cruiser Concept vehicle, and it embodied Chrysler PT Cruiser, then evolves into Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible. The derivation of Chrysler PT Cruiser continues in the future.
The whole chain of this cycle, "Concept to Reality, and Reality to Concept", is just the theme of Chrysler Group. This concept leads car design, development, and production, infinite process. And this continues into the 21st century.
The future vehicles of Chrysler Group will be developed based on our design philosophy, "Concept to Reality, and Reality to Concept" just like Jeep Cherokee, SUV segment boomer, Chrysler Voyager, pioneer of minivan market, and Chrysler PT Cruiser, design of crossover America's good old days and modernism. It is no exaggeration to say that the design leadership is a motive power of Chrysler Group's car production.


  • Chrysler/Jeep Booth
    Chrysler/Jeep Booth is designed with two different brands' themes.
    The theme of Chrysler booth is its refinement and luxury. The all-new Chrysler Voyager, minivan founder fourth-generation was just launched in Japan in June. Chrysler 300M, "American Sporty Luxury Sedan" shows the heritage of famed Chrysler's "300 letter series". And world popular Chrysler PT Cruiser is displayed. Moreover, Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible styling study, first unveiled at New York International Auto Show, is shown as concept vehicle.
    On the other hand, nature, outdoor, tough, and off-road are the images for Jeep Brand booth. The Jeep Brand is know for "go anywhere, do anything" vehicle and people usually use Jeep as a pronoun to describe 4WD vehicles.
    Jeep Brand celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The Jeep Brand was born when Willys-Overland landed a contract with the US Army on July 23, 1941, during the World War II to produce the original Jeep, Willys MB. Back to the origin, Chrysler Group brought up the original "Willys" name at Detroit International Auto Show this year, and debuted "Jeep Willys" concept vehicle.
    Jeep both displays the all-new Jeep Cherokee, just debuted in Japan in October, and Jeep Wrangler, the original and symbol of jeep, and Grand Cherokee, flagship of the Jeep Brand and luxury SUV.
HIGHLIGHTS OF DISPLAY VEHICLES
Concept Vehicle
  • Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
    Overall Length:4,288mm/Width:1,704mm/Height:1,537mm
    The world attention grabbing Chrysler PT Cruiser goes topless for Tokyo. Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible styling study, debuted at the New York International Auto Show, is a Chrysler Group's latest custom interpretation.
    In the same tradition as the Chrysler GT Cruiser and PT Panel Cruiser styling studies, this vehicle shows yet another personality for PT Cruiser and demonstrated the tremendous potential.
    This two-door, four-passenger PT Cruiser Convertible features a new rear quarter panel to accommodate the newly designed, longer doors. The body-colored bumpers and chromed-accented grill were included to reinforce its customized look. In addition, the vehicle was lowered by 38mm and fitted with 19-inch cast aluminum wheels.
    Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible styling study is the latest example of the sort of fun Chrysler Group can have with PT Cruiser. And there's more to come.

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Production Vehicles
  • 2002 Chrysler Voyager
    Overall Length : 5,120 mm (LWB)/ 4,830 mm (SWB)
    Overall Width : 1,995 mm / Overall Height: 1,755 mm
    Engine: 3.3Liter V6 OHV / Drive : FWD
    Transmission : Sequential Multi-point Injection 4-speed AT
    Chrysler created minivan segment when the first minivandebuted in 1983. Chrysler's fourth-generation Voyager offers seven-seat, right-hand-drive, front-wheel drive, and is available in three models : standard wheelbase Voyager LX with entry level, standard wheelbase Voyager LX Premium with luxury features, and long wheelbase Grand Voyager Limited with top-of-the-range.
    The all-new Chrysler Voyager has sleeker, more sophisticated, refined styling. Voyager features 3.3-liter V6 OHV 12-valve engine and it has been completely redesigned to produce more power and torque, increase the efficiency, and reduce NVH level. Peak power has increased nearly 8Åì over the previous version to 174 (ECE) from 160 (SAE), and torque increased to 28.3kg-m/4,000rpm (ECE) from 28.0kg-m/3250(SAE). More importantly, a 10Åì increase in low-speed torque and torque at higher speeds povide increased performance like OHC engine.
    Voyager also improved ride and handling a wide range of customer-friendly features, many of them industry firsts. Compared to the previous Voyager, the new version offers more interior space, more refined handling, and a stronger body structure with increased safety features. Voyager's interior and exterior design leadership is maintained and its stress-free driving characteristics are enhanced with class-leading levels of interior quietness and even more luxurious appointments.
    The list of industry or minivan-first features of the all-new Chrysler Voyager includes, power up/down liftgate with obstacle detection system when opening and closing, and powered, dual sliding doors, with manual override with obstacle detection system when opening and closing, three-zone automatic temperature control system, removable power outlet center console box, and side-impact air bag.


  • 2002 Jeep Cherokee
    Overall Length : 4,495mm / Width : 1,820mm / Height : I ,840mm
    Engine : 3.7 Liter V6 SOHC / Drlve : RWD / 4WD selective
    Transmission : Sequential Multl-point Injection 4- speed AT
    Cherokee has been selling steadily for a long time and it started the modern sport-utility boom. The all-new Cherokee was just launched in Japan in October.
    The all-new 2002 Jeep Cherokee features 3.7-Iiter V6 SOHC 12-valve engine. It provides best-in-class power and torque with the power output is rated at 155 kW (210 bhp) at 5,200 rpm (SAE) and 315 Nm (32.1 kg•m) of torque at 3,800 rpm (SAE). Combined with the stare-of-the-art Multi-speed Automatic Transmission, it contributes vehicle's harshness, smooth and refined ride.

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    Cherokee is available in RHD in two models : Sport with standard features, and Limited with luxury features. Jeep Brand celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, and the 2001 all-new Jeep Cherokee broadens the appeal of the original Jeep, such as trademark and undeniably seven vertical slot grill, and large round headlamps. Round elements are found in both exterior and interior design. Compared to the previous Cherokee, the new generation offers more headroom, shoulder room, and leg room.
    The theme of the new Cherokee is duality. The all-new Jeep Cherokee delivers the best combination of brand's hallmark off-highway capability and superior on-road ride and handling. The secret to Cherokee's dual capabilities — both on and off-road— is an all-new Jeep-engineered independent front, and solid axle rear suspension combined with an all-new rack and pinion steering system. A proven Jeep four-wheel-drive systems — Selec-Trac R full-time four-wheel drive — maintain the unrivalled Jeep off-road ability. The all-new 2002 Jeep Cherokee was designed from the ground up to provide the Jeep brands hallmark off-road capability, as well as exceptional on-road ride and handling. Among its competitors, only Cherokee provides the best of both roads.
    The all-new Jeep Cherokee pursues interior formula by further improving ergonomics. For example, for quick and easy access to the cargo area, Cherokee features a patented single-action swing gate / flipper glass system. To provide protection for passengers, the all-new Jeep Cherokee features standard multi-stage driver and passenger front air bags, and Jeep first's side curtain air bags.


  • 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
    Overall Length : 4,330mm / Width : 1,725mm / Height : 1,600mm
    Engine : 2.0 Liter 1-4 DOHC
    Transmission : Sequential Multi-point Injection 4- speed AT
    Chrysler PT Cruiser was designed with nostalgic American design cues from 1930s yet provides practicality and spaciousness of a full-size car with application of the most advanced technologies available today. Its unique and distinctive designs together with functionality and versatility, PT Cruiser defies easy or immediate categorization with other cars and the definition of the vehicle will be determined by the owner's lifestyle itself. "PT" stands for "Personal Transportation" and this uniqueness cannot be found in other cars.

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    The right-hand drive model of Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with 2.0-liter In-line 4 DOHC 16-valve engine which rated at 104 kW horsepower (141 ps)/5,700 rpm (ISO) and 188 N•m torque (19.2 kg-m)/4,150 (lSO). Available four-speed automatic transaxles' wide-spaced gear ratio gives PT Cruiser brisk acceleration and smooth ride. Also, safety features, such as 4-wheel ABS with traction control, dual airbags, side impact airbags (Limited only), are equipped standard.
    In addition to its distinctive design, PT Cruiser's uniqueness lies in the roomy interior and spaciousness of a full-size car. Multi-adjustable and removable rear shelf panel and 65 : 35 split and removable rear seats, owners can enjoy 26-patterns of seat arrangements, realizing superior versatility, which will meet owner's needs.


LINE-UP OF DISPLAY VEHICLES
  • Concept Vehicles
    • Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

  • Production Vehicles
    Chrysler Brand
    • 2002 Chrysler 300M
    • 2002 Chrysler Grand Voyager Limited
    • 2002 Chrysler Voyager LX Premium
    • 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
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Chrysler 300M

  • Jeep Brand
    • 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8
    • 2002 Jeep Cherokee Limited
    • 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport
    • 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
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Jeep Wrangler Sahara
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