FCA Sets 2018-MY Order Dates
Fiat Chrysler has set the dates for when it will begin taking orders for 2018 model year vehicles, which will begin in May and run through September for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram models.
Photo of Warren Truck Assembly in Michgan that produces the Ram 1500 quad and crew cabs courtesy of FCA.
Photo of Warren Truck Assembly in Michgan that produces the Ram 1500 quad and crew cabs courtesy of FCA.
Fiat Chrysler has set the dates for when it will begin taking orders for 2018 model year vehicles, which will begin in May and run through September for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram models.
Fleets can order the 2018 ProMaster full-size van on May 11. Production is scheduled to begin on July 24.
Ordering begins for the bulk of the FCA lineup on June 8.
Vehicles ordered starting June 8 that go into production on July 24 include the Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Charger Pursuit, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Jeep Cherokee, and Ram ProMaster City.
Vehicles ordered on June 8 and after that go into production on July 31 include the Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram Cab Chassis.
Fleets that order the Chrysler Pacifica on June 8 can expect production to start on Aug. 7.
Orders can be submitted for the Ram 1500 Quad and Crew cabs on June 8 for the start of production on Aug. 21.
Fleets can order Dodge Journey mid-size SUV on June 8. Production begins on Aug. 28.
Orders for the Ram 1500 regular cab can be placed on June 8, and production begins Sept. 18.
Ordering of the Dodge Grand Caravan begins June 22, and production starts Dec. 4.
Jeep Wrangler orders can be received starting Aug. 10. Production begins Oct. 2. The vehicle is expected to enter its 11th generation with this model year.
Ordering for the Jeep Renegade begins on Sept. 11. Production starts on Nov. 27.
Ordering and production of the Fiat 500 cars and Fiat 500X subcompact SUVs is yet to be determined.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
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