底特律恐龙:6大濒临灭绝的美国车
ALEX TAYLOR III
2011-08-30
美国三大汽车厂商出品的某些车型曾经是车市上的“常青树”,但在眼下的全球经济形势下却难逃绝种的厄运。此外,中国正在成为全球增长最快、规模最大的汽车市场,中国消费者的口味对汽车业的影响越来越大。现在,是美国的汽车再次进化的时候了。
戴姆勒的遗产 有一阵子戴姆勒(Daimler)增加了它在克莱斯勒的资本预算,道奇翼龙(Dodge Nitro)和吉普自由客(Jeep Liberty)等车型就是在此期间生产出来的。但是这些车型不是一般的车型——而是相当一般。《消费者报告》(Consumer Reports)杂志曾试图找出道奇翼龙的“亮点”,但一无所获,倒是找着了不少败笔,比如它的驾乘感、操控性、燃油经济性、坚固度与外观、视野、价格和可靠性都差强人意。业内观察人士认为,吉普自由客的2014款可能会转移到菲亚特(Fiat)的平台上。 |
The Daimler hangovers When Daimler was stretching its capital budget at Chrysler, it produced some surpassingly mediocre vehicles such as the Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty. When Consumer Reports looked for the Nitro's "highs," it couldn't find any; "lows" included ride, handling, fuel economy, fit and finish, visibility, access, and reliability. Industry seers believe the Liberty will move to a Fiat platform for the 2014 model year. |