While discussing their upcoming merger, the PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler revealed that moving forward, over two-thirds of their production will be spread out over just two platforms.
The smaller of the two platforms will be PSA’s CMP architecture, whereas larger vehicles will be based on the French group’s EMP2 platform, as reported by Autonews Europe. However, RAM pickup trucks and larger Jeep models will continue to use FCA tech.
Overall though, compared to what FCA have, PSA’s platforms are more modern and can accommodate a wider range of drivertrains.
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PSA’s CMP platform was launched last year along with the DS 3 Crossback. It’s also found underneath the all-new Peugeot 208 and 2008, as well as the all-new Opel/Vauxhall Corsa. The EMP2 platform on the other hand was launched back in 2016 on the Peugeot 3008, followed by the 5008, the DS 7 Crossback, the Citroen C5 Aircross and the Opel Grandland. It also underpins the latest-generation Peugeot 508 mid-size sedan.
So what does this mean for FCA, you might wonder? Well, it’s possible that the first Fiat Chrysler model to get the CMP architecture will be a small upcoming crossover from Alfa Romeo, which is scheduled for late 2022. The Fiat 500e electric model however is said to keep its current underpinnings though.
FCA also plans on exiting the minicar segment, something PSA could do as well since they haven’t announced any plans for replacing the Citroen C1 and Peugeot 108. As for the bigger models, those are mostly body-on-frame trucks from RAM, or SUVs such as the Wrangler or the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It still remains to be seen what will happen to larger Chrysler and Dodge sedans, which are definitely in dire need of electrification.
