Final Order Due Dates for Mazda and Saab Now Available
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Mazda and Saab recently released final order due
dates for the 2003 Model Year. In addition, both have announced 2004
startup and Fleet order bank opening dates.
All other available 2003 final order due dates can be found in the online edition of the ARI Purchasing News at www.arifleet.com All dates are subject to change without notice.
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Effective immediately, qualified Fleet customers are eligible for a special offer on the 2003 Model Year Chevy Express and GMC Savana Cargo Vans. A "No-Charge Power and Light Package" (option code PDN) is available until the Fleet order cutoff date, which is currently scheduled for April 29, 2003 for the 2003 Express and Savana Cargo Vans. Regularly priced at $550 MSRP, the Power and Light Package includes power door locks and windows (ZQ2), power mirrors (DE5) and auxiliary lighting (TR9). Qualified Fleet customers must have a GM Fleet Account Number (FAN) to be eligible for the program. Vehicles ordered under Competitive Assistance Programs (CAPS) are not eligible. The offer is compatible with the $1,250 National Fleet Incentive. The program is offered on 2003 Express and Savana Cargo Vans only (models C/T****05). Passenger and Cutaway models are not eligible. |
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2004 Sienna minivan, which arrives at dealer showrooms in March. The new Sienna will come in four trim levels, CE, LE, XLE, and the uplevel XLE Limited. All four models will be available in a 4x2 configuration. The LE, XLE, and XLE Limited will also offer all-wheel-drive. The CE and LE will be available in both seven- and eight-passenger configurations. The seven-passenger CE starts at a base MSRP of $22,955, which is $950, or 4.0 percent less than last year's model. The MSRP for the eight-passenger CE is $23,575. The Sienna LE is priced at $24,260 MSRP, which is $1,495, or 5.8 percent less than last year's model. The MSRP for the eight-passenger LE is $24,410. The all-wheel-drive LE is $27,875 MSRP. The base MSRP for the Sienna XLE is $28,260. The all-wheel-drive version of the XLE carries a base MSRP of $31,465. The XLE Limited is $34,480 MSRP. The all-wheel-drive XLE has a MSRP of $36,930. The new Sienna comes with an all-new V6 engine. The 3.3-liter V6 with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) will deliver 230-horsepower at 5,600 RPM and 242 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,600 RPM. Fuel economy is improved with preliminary EPA city/highway gas mileage of 19/27 for two-wheel-drive models and 18/24 for all-wheel-drive models. The powertrain will be certified as a Level II Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV-II). The V6 is paired with an all-new five-speed automatic transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) that delivers improved shift quality and contributes to its improved fuel economy. Both the engine and the transmission will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia's powertrain production facility. With 6.5 inches in additional length, 5.1 inches in additional wheelbase, four inches in additional width, and larger wheels, the new Sienna presents a wider stance for improved ride and handling. In total, Sienna's interior volume has increased by nearly 45 cubic feet. In its seven-passenger configuration, Sienna features second-row captain's chairs with a passenger-side chair that can be moved side-to-side, offering either a bench or a bucket arrangement. In its eight-passenger configuration, Sienna features a second-row, three-way split/folding bench with a Front and CenterÔ middle seat that can be moved almost 13-inches closer to the front seat, making infants and toddlers in child-seats more accessible. Standard equipment on all models is a 60/40 Split & Stow 3rd RowÔ bench seat that folds flat into the floor. Either side of the seat can be stowed separately. Sienna will be produced on an all-new assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) in Princeton. Orders are currently being accepted, however; there will be limited Fleet allocation during the next several months. All orders will be handled on a will-try basis. |
The Ford Freestar, recently unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, is the latest addition to Ford's 2004 lineup. The new model will replace the Windstar minivan, a Ford spokesperson said. The Freestar features upgrades in safety equipment, interior design, fold-flat seating, steering, ride and performance – including a new 4.2-liter V-6 engine. Other features on the new 2004 Freestar include:
Additional Freestar features include a cooling system for the engine that allows the vehicle to continue running for a short period following the loss of coolant, a Reverse Sensing System, signal mirrors, adjustable pedals, self-sealing tires, Smart Locks, keyless entry keypad and available 17-inch wheels. Four trim levels will be offered: Freestar, Freestar LX, including an LX Sport Appearance Package, Freestar SE and the uplevel Freestar Limited. Creating maximum interior space was one of Ford's objectives when designing the Freestar, the automaker said. It can accommodate up to seven passengers and offers more than 135 cubic feet of cargo volume. Maximum space can also be afforded when the third-row seat is stowed in the floor and the second-row seats are removed, allowing enough space to fit four-by-eight sheets of work materials into the cargo area. The standard adjustable second-row bench seat tips and slides horizontally along its rails when the lever is pulled. Dual captain's chairs, standard on LX with the Sport Appearance Package, SE and Limited models, have a fold-and-tumble feature similar to those of the Ford Explorer and Expedition. For easy access to the third row, the second-row seats can be moved out of the way with a single lever. They can also be completely removed from the vehicle when maximum cargo space is needed. On the exterior, different front, rear and body-side design treatments give each Freestar model its own character. Freestar and Freestar LX models have monochromatic, body-color fascias and a body-color grille. On the Freestar SE and Limited, the grille is chromed and the bumper fascias and cladding have bright trim strips. Limited models also have color-coordinated two-tone lower body paint. To accommodate larger brakes, Freestar, Freestar LX and SE models are equipped with standard 16-inch wheels and tires. Aluminum alloy wheels with a painted finish are available on Freestar SE and LX with the Sport Appearance Package. A 17-inch aluminum wheel with a machined finish is optional on Limited, LX and SE models (late availability). Freestar's paint color choices include Arizona Beige clearcoat metallic, Black clearcoat, Matador Red clearcoat metallic, Medium Steel Blue clearcoat metallic, Silver Birch clearcoat metallic, Tropic Green clearcoat metallic and Vibrant White clearcoat. Interior trim is either Flint or Pebble. Freestar comes with a standard 3.9-liter V-6 engine. A newly available 4.2-liter V-6 is optional. Fuel economy for the latter is expected to remain comparable to the 3.9-liter engine, at 18 mpg in the EPA city cycle and 23 mpg on the highway. Like the 3.9-liter V-6, the new engine has a ULEV emissions rating. The 2004 Freestar will go on sale in fall of 2003. It will be produced at Canada's Oakville (Ontario) Assembly Plant. Pricing will be announced closer to launch. |
Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon to Replace S-10 and Sonoma
GM is introducing two all-new mid-size pickup trucks in the 2004 Model Year – the Chevy Colorado and the GMC Canyon - which will replace the S-10 and Sonoma. The new models will be produced at GM's Shreveport assembly plant in the fall of this year. Colorado and Canyon will be offered in three cab styles, including regular, extended and crew, and two-or four-wheel drive. The Colorado offers three suspension packages (standard, sport and off-road), while the Canyon offers two (standard heavy-duty and off-road) suspensions. Crew cab models feature front bucket seats, available in cloth or leather, and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat capable of accommodating up to three passengers. The regular cab models feature 60/40 bench seats, in cloth or vinyl, with available bucket seats. The four-door extended cab comes with two forward facing rear seats with under-seat storage and a flat-load floor. Both Colorado and Canyon feature a standard 2800 Vortec inline four-cylinder engine that produces 175 hp and 185 lbs.-ft. of torque. An optional 3500 Vortec inline five-cylinder engine produces 220 hp and 225 lbs.-ft. of torque. Both engines are derivatives of the award-winning Vortec 4200 6-cylinder engine, which is featured in the Trailblazer and Trailblazer EXT. Engine features include electronic throttle control, variable valve timing and coil-on-plug ignition. Like the Vortec 4200, the 2800 and 3500 engines are designed to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. Both engines meet Federal Tier II and California LEV II standards. Optional with both the 2800 and 3500 engines is the HydraMatic 4L60-E 4-speed automatic transmission, which is used in all of GM's light-duty applications. A new high-torque capacity 5-speed manual transmission is standard. Pricing and ordering information, such as order bank opening dates and production startup dates, for the 2004 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon will be announced at a later date. |
The all-new Toyota Tundra Double Cab pickup truck, set to arrive at dealerships this fall, recently made its world debut at the 2003 Chicago Auto Show. Toyota is touting the new model as the "longest, widest, deepest, and roomiest" Tundra ever built. The Tundra Double Cab will ride on a ladder frame chassis that is longer than the chassis shared by the two-door Tundra Standard Cab and the four-door Tundra Access Cab. From front to back, the Double Cab's overall length has grown nearly 13 inches. In addition, the wheelbase has increased by more than a foot, with an additional three inches of rear track and overall width, and an additional three inches of overall height. Its bed-depth has been enlarged by four inches. The Tundra Double Cab will offer a vertical power-sliding full-rear window, which is similar to the power-sliding window on the Sequoia SUV in design and operation. At 750 square inches of total open area, it is more than four times larger than the open area of the manual sliding rear window in the Regular and Access Cabs. Additional specifications and pricing for the all-new Tundra Double Cab will be announced at a later date. |
Ford, GM Sign Agreement to Develop New Transmission
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Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corp have
signed an agreement to develop a high-volume, front-wheel-drive, 6-speed
automatic transmission with improved fuel economy.
The two companies announced a preliminary agreement in October 2002 to bring this new transmission to market, and signed a definitive agreement on Feb. 7, 2003. The new 6-speed transmission is expected to offer approximately a 4 percent improvement in fuel economy over traditional 4-speed automatic transmissions available in today's front-wheel-drive cars. Ford and GM agreed to:
The new transmission will be available beginning in mid-to-late decade on front-wheel-drive cars and sport-utility vehicles. "This agreement has many potential benefits for both companies, our shareholders and our customers," said Dave Szczupak, vice president, Ford Powertrain Operations. "New powertrains require high development costs, and the higher volumes realized through this deal will enable us to reduce costs by realizing economies of scale. At the same time, this new transmission will help us improve overall vehicle fuel economy." Under the arrangement, each company is responsible for integrating the transmission into its own vehicles. Only the base transmission design will be common. Each company will have powertrains that are distinct in feel and performance since the transmissions will be mated to different engines. The transmission design being pursued is a new architecture with a wider gear ratio span to improve fuel economy. Compact in design, the 6-speed also will be capable of higher torque capacity when compared to existing front-wheel-drive transmissions such as 4-speed automatics. |
GM Unveils All-New Subcompact Model
GM recently introduced an all-new subcompact model at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2004 Aveo, designed to compete with the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio, is expected to arrive at dealerships in early 2004. The Chevy Aveo lineup will include a Base and LS four-door sedan and a sporty five-door model. All models will come with a standard 5-speed manual transmission and a 1.6-liter dual overhead cam 16-valve inline four cylinder engine that produces 105 hp and 107 lb.-ft. of torque. A four-speed automatic will be optional. Standard features on the Base model include: daytime running lamps, intermittent wipers, tilt steering wheel, rear window defogger and body-colored mirrors and door handles. The LS also comes with standard air conditioner, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM stereo with CD, heated outside rearview mirrors and a power passenger side mirror. Optional features include: 4-wheel antilock brakes, 6-speaker premium sound system, Power sunroof (LS only), 4-speed automatic transmission and an Appearance Package, which includes bright 14-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps, mudguards and rear spoiler (5-door only). While pricing will not be announced until closer to introduction, Aveo will be price positioned to compete with the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio, GM said. Early production volume is slated at approximately 50,000 - 75,000 annually. GM expects about 10 - 15% of the total volume to be fleet vehicles. The Aveo will be produced in South Korea by General Motors Daewoo Automotive & Technology. |
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| 02 | Buick | 6 | LeSabre Custom | 4 | Phoenix, AR | $22,683 | 03441 |
| 03 | Dodge | 6 | Intrepid Sedan | 4 | Houston, TX | $20,335 | 23718 |
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| 02 | Chevrolet | 8 | 3500 HD Chassis Cab | Grand Island, NE | $25,686 | Multiple |
| 03 | Chevrolet | 6 | Astro Passenger Van | Raleigh, NC | $21,524 | 22050 |
| 03 | Chevrolet | 6 | Astro Passenger Van | Cincinnati, OH | $21,527 | 22052 |
| 03 | Chevrolet | 6 | S-10 Crew Cab 4x4 | Wahpeton, ND | $22,650 | 23016 |
| 03 | Chevrolet | 6 | S-10 Crew Cab 4x4 | Council Bluffs, IA | $22,573 | Multiple |
| 03 | Dodge | 8 | B350 Maxivan Cargo | Gastonia, NC | 22,780 | 83040X |
| 03 | Ford | 6 | Ranger 4x4 Super Cab | Smyrna, GA | $18,421 | 21285 |
| 03 | Ford | 8 | F150 Super Cab 4x2 | Scottsdale, AZ | $21,261 | 30412 |
| 03 | Ford | 8 | E250 Cargo Van | Multiple Locations | $30,310 | Multiple |
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GM's 2003 OnStar Availability
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| OnStar is included in PEG No Delete | ||||||||||||
| OnStar is Free Flow, N/A w/FDR | ||||||||||||
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| Buick | Century | Century | Custom | |||||||||
| Yes | Yes | 1SA (FF) | 1SB (FF) | 1SC (FF) | 1SE Fleet | 1SF Fleet | 1SG Fleet | |||||
| LeSabre | LeSabre | Custom | Limited | |||||||||
| Yes | Yes | 1SA | 1SD (FF) | 1SE | 1SE | |||||||
| Park Avenue | Park Avenue | Base | Ultra | |||||||||
| Yes | Yes | 1SA | 1SE | 1SE | ||||||||
| Regal | Regal | LS | GS | |||||||||
| Yes | Yes | 1SA (FF) | 1SB (FF) | 1SC (FF) | 1SD (FF) | |||||||
| Rendezvous | Rendezvous | CX | CXL | |||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | 1SD | |||||||
| Cadillac | UE1 in | UE0 in | *OnStar included on all Cadillac models | |||||||||
| VDS | VDS | Direction | ||||||||||
| Deville | Deville | Deville | ||||||||||
| Yes | No | Deville | DHS | DTS | ||||||||
| Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | ||||||||||
| Yes | No | All Escalalde | ||||||||||
| Escalade EXT | Escalade EXT | Escalade E | ||||||||||
| Yes | No | All Escalade | ||||||||||
| Seville | Seville | Seville | ||||||||||
| Yes | No | SLS | STS | |||||||||
| Safe & Sound Plan - One Year Subscription: | ||||||||||||
| CTS | CTS | CTS | ||||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA | 1SB | 1SC |
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| Chevrolet | Avalanche | Avalanche | Avalanche | OnStar is included in PEG No Delete | ||||||||
| Yes | No | (PDQ) |
OnStar is Free Flow, N/A w/FDR |
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| Cavalier | Cavalier | Base | LS | LS Sport | OnStar is in Package No Delete | |||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA | 1SA (FF) | 1SA (FF) | OnStar is included in PEG/Pkg, Deleted w/FDR | |||||||
| Express* | Express* | Cargo | Cutaway | Passenger | Conversion | |||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA | 1SA | 1SA (FF) | 1SB (FF) | 1SC (FF) | 1SD (FF) | |||||
| Impala | Impala | Base | LS | |||||||||
| Yes | Yes | 1SA (FF) | 1SB (FF) | 1SC (FF) | 1SD Fleet | 1SE Fleet | 1SF Fleet | 1SA (FF) | 1SB (FF) | 1SC | ||
| Monte Carlo | Monte Carlo | LS | SS | |||||||||
| Yes | Yes | 1SA (FF) | 1SB (FF) | 1SC (FF) | 1SA (FF) | 1SB (FF) | 1SC | |||||
| Silverado | Silverado | Base | LS | LT | ||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA | 1SB (FF) | 1SC | ||||||||
| Suburban | Suburban | LS | Z71 | LT | ||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SJ (FF) | 1SK (FF) | 1SL | 1SM (PDQ) | |||||||
| Tahoe | Tahoe | LS | Z71 | LT | ||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SJ (FF) | 1SK (FF) | 1SL | 1SM (PDQ) | |||||||
| TrailBlazer | TrailBlazer | LS | LT | LTZ | ||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA(FF)* | 1SB(FF)* | 1SC(FF*) | 1SD | 1SE | 1SF | |||||
| TrailBlazer EXT | TrailBlazer EXT | LT | *UE1 required with Sunroof and 1SA/1SB/1SC on TrailBlazer | |||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SJ | 1SJ YE5 | |||||||||
| Venture | Venture | Value | Plus | LS | LT | Warner Bros. | ||||||
| Yes | Yes | 1SV | 1SA | 1SC | 1SD | 1SE | 1SG | |||||
| PDC | PDC | PDC | PDC | |||||||||
| Corvette | Corvette | |||||||||||
| No | No | OnStar is NOT Available | ||||||||||
| S10 | S10 | |||||||||||
| No | No | OnStar is NOT Available | ||||||||||
| Blazer | Blazer | |||||||||||
| No | No | OnStar is NOT Available | ||||||||||
| Malibu | Malibu | |||||||||||
| No | No | OnStar is NOT Available | ||||||||||
| Astro | Astro | |||||||||||
| No | No | OnStar is NOT Available | ||||||||||
| Tracker | Tracker | |||||||||||
| No | No | OnStar is NOT Available | ||||||||||
| GMC | Envoy | Envoy | SLE | SLT | ||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA | 1SB | 1SF | 1SC | |||||||
| Envoy XL | Envoy XL | SLE | SLT | |||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA | 1SB | 1SF | 1SC | |||||||
| Savana* | Savana* | Cargo | Cutaway | Passenger | Conversion | |||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA | 1SA | 1SA (FF) | 1SB (FF) | 1SC (FF) | 1SD (FF) | |||||
| Sierra | Sierra | Base | SLE | SLT | Denali | |||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA | 1SB | 1SC (FF) | 1SD | 1SE | ||||||
| Yukon | Yukon | SLE | SLT | Denali | ||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SB (FF) | 1SC (FF) | 1SD | 1SF | |||||||
| Yukon XL | Yukon XL | SLE | SLT | Denali | ||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SB (FF) | 1SC (FF) | 1SD | 1SF | |||||||
| Sonoma | Sonoma | |||||||||||
| No | No | OnStar is NOT Available | ||||||||||
| Safari | Safari | |||||||||||
| No | No | OnStar is NOT Available | ||||||||||
| Oldsmobile | Aurora | Aurora | V8 | |||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SB | ||||||||||
| Bravada | Bravada | Bravada | ||||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA | ||||||||||
| Silhouette | Silhouette | GL | GLS | Premiere | ||||||||
| Yes | Yes | 1SA | 1SC | 1SD* | *UE0 N/A w/1SD(U32 Video Display) | |||||||
| Alero | Alero | |||||||||||
| No | No | OnStar is NO | ||||||||||
| Pontiac | Aztek | Aztek | Base | Uplevel without factory sunroof | ||||||||
| Yes | No | 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | ||||||||
| Bonneville | Bonneville | SE | SLE | SSEi | ||||||||
| Yes | Yes | 1SB (FF) | 1SC | 1SA | 1SB | |||||||
| Grand Prix | Grand Prix | SE | GT | GTP | ||||||||
| Yes | Yes | 1SA | 1SB (FF) | 1SF Fleet | 1SG Fleet* | 1SA | 1SB (FF) | 1SC (FF) | 1SA | |||
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| Montana | Montana | UV | UN | UM | UT | |||||||
| Yes | Yes | 1SV | 1SA | 1SV | 1SA | 1SE | 1SX | 1SY | ||||
| PDC | PDC | PDC | PDC | PDC | ||||||||
| Sunfire | Sunfire | SE | ||||||||||
| 1SA | 1SB | 1SC | ||||||||||
| Yes | No |
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| Grand Am | Grand Am | |||||||||||
| No | No | OnStar is NOT Available | ||||||||||
| VIBE | VIBE | |||||||||||
| No | No | OnStar is NOT Available | ||||||||||
| Saab | 3-Sep | 3-Sep |
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| 5-Sep | 5-Sep | |||||||||||
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| Saturn** | L-Series | L-Series | ||||||||||
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| Hummer | Hummer | Base | Adventure | Luxury | ||||||||
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| ** 2003 Saturn vehicles require: AM/FM stereo with cassette and in-dash CD player or AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD changer with cassette. Some ION vehicles may require the Travel Package. | ||||||||||||
| OnStar is included in the following Value Packages: Avalanche/Suburban/Tahoe Personal Security Package(PDQ), TrailBlazer OnStar Package (UE1), Venture/Montana Safety & Security Package(PDC), | ||||||||||||
| Sunfire Protection Package (PDF), Saturn L-Series Premium Package (HEP) | ||||||||||||
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2003 MODEL YEAR
FINAL ORDER DATES & 2004 MODEL YEAR PLANT STARTUP DATES
DaimlerChrysler
Model 2003 Final Order Due Date* 2004 Order Bank Open Date*
2004 Production Startup*
Cars/Minivans
Sebring Sedan, Convertible
2003 order banks closed
Open
1/21/03
Stratus Sedan
2003 order banks closed
Open
1/21/03
Sebring/Stratus Coupe
3/14/03
TBD
TBD
Neon
4/18/03
TBD
7/21/03
Concorde, Intrepid, 300M
2002 order banks closed
Open
2/3/03**
Special Paint: Intrepid Police, Special Service
2003 order banks closed
TBD
TBD
Voyager, Caravan, Grand Caravan
4/18/03
TBD
7/21/03
Town & Country, AWD
4/18/03
TBD
7/21/03
Minivan (All) eL and eX models 2003 order banks closed TBD TBD Pacifica N/A Open 1/16/03 Trucks
Grand Cherokee
2003 order banks closed
Open
1/1/03
Durango
4/18/03
TBD
TBD
Wrangler
4/18/03
TBD
7/21/03
Liberty
4/18/03
TBD
7/7/03
DR Ram 1500
4/18/03
TBD
7/28/03
DR Ram 2500
4/18/03
TBD
7/28/03
DR Ram 3500
4/18/03
TBD
7/28/03
Special Equipment: Ram Regular Pickup, Quad Cab 4/4/03 TBD TBD Dakota Regular Pickup, Quad Cab, Club Cab
4/18/03
TBD
7/28/03
Special Equipment: Dakota Regular Pickup, Quad Cab, Club Cab 4/4/03 TBD TBD Ram Vans
3/14/03
N/A
Discontinued
Special Equipment: Ram Vans 3/1/03 N/A Discontinued PT Cruiser
4/18/03
TBD
6/23/03
* Final order dates, startup dates and order bank opening dates are subject to change. To ensure consideration for production when placing final orders, orders must be placed in the DaimlerChrysler Order System by the above mentioned dates. Actual production, however, is subject to capacity limitations. Please submit your orders to ARI at least 3 business days prior to the final order date.
**The Final Order Due Date for the 2004 Intrepid, Concorde and 300M is 5/16/03.
Ford, Lincoln & Mercury
Model
2003 Final Order Due Date*
2004 Order Bank Open Date*
2004 Production Startup*
Cars/Minivans
LS
5/16/03
5/19/03
7/14/03
Town Car
5/16/03
5/19/03
7/14/03
ZX2
6/13/03
N/A
N/A
Crown Victoria
6/6/03
6/7/03
7/28/03
Crown Victoria Police
5/1/03
TBD
TBD
Crown Victoria Natural Gas (CNG)
6/6/03
5/12/03
9/29/03
Grand Marquis
6/6/03
6/9/03
7/28/03
Mustang
6/13/03
6/16/03
8/4/03
Focus
8/22/03
8/25/03
10/6/03
Taurus
6/13/03
6/16/03
8/4/03
Sable
6/13/03
6/16/03
8/4/03
Taurus/Sable Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
6/13/03
6/16/03
8/4/03
T-Bird
5/16/03
5/19/03
7/14/03
Windstar Wagon 5/2/03 N/A Discontinued Windstar Cargo Van (A54)
4/3/03
N/A
Discontinued
Freestar (replaces Windstar) N/A 5/12/03 8/25/03 Monterey (replaces Villager) N/A 5/12/03 8/25/03 Trucks
Econoline Van/Wagon/Cutaway
7/25/03
7/28/03
9/15/03
Econoline Van/Wagon/Cutaway Dedicated Nat. Gas
7/25/03
7/28/03
9/15/03
F-Series Light Duty ‚ Super Crew
3/28/03
3/17/03 (all new F-150)
7/21/03 (all new F-150)
F-Series Light Duty ‚ Super Cab and Regular Cab (existing F-150)
7/25/03
8/4/03
11/3/03
F-Series Light Duty ‚ Super Cab and Regular Cab (all-new F-150) N/A 3/17/03 6/9/03 F-Series Super Duty 5/16/03 5/19/03 7/14/03 F150 CNG
7/25/03
7/26/03
11/3/03
F150 LPG 7/25/03 7/26/03 11/3/03 Escape
4/25/03
4/28/03
6/9/03
Ranger
6/6/03
6/9/03
8/4/03
Navigator
6/13/03
6/16/03
8/4/03
Expedition
6/13/03
6/16/03
8/4/03
Explorer 4DR
6/6/03
6/9/03
8/4/03
Mountaineer 6/6/03 6/9/03 8/4/03 Explorer Sport
2/21/03
N/A
Discontinued
Explorer Sport Trac 6/6/03 6/9/03 8/4/03 Excursion
5/16/03
5/19/03
7/14/03
Blackwood
TBD
N/A
Discontinued
Aviator 6/6/03 6/9/03 8/18/03 F650/750
2003 order banks closed
Open
12/9/02
* Some model lines may have varying buildout/startup dates depending on which assembly plant the vehicle is produced at. The dates shown above represent the earliest tentative buildout/startup date for each model. Models that may have varying dates include: Taurus/Sable, Explorer/Mountaineer, F-Series LD, F-Series SD and Ranger. All dates are tentative and may change without notice. Selected options may be balanced out earlier due to high demand and capacity shortages. Ford’s acceptance of an order is not a production commitment.
GM
Division
Model
2003 Final Order Due Date*
2004 Order Bank Open Date *
2004 Production Startup *
Cars
Buick
Century
5/6/03
TBD
6/19/03
Regal
5/6/03
TBD
6/19/03
LeSabre
4/15/03
TBD
6/4/03
Park Avenue
4/15/03
TBD
6/4/03
Cadillac
Seville
4/29/03
TBD
6/20/03
Deville
4/29/03
TBD
6/20/03
CTS 4/15/03 TBD 6/9/03 XLR
N/A
TBD
5/5/03
Chevrolet
Malibu
4/22/03
TBD
6/2/03
Impala
5/6/03
TBD
6/19/03
Impala Police/Taxi
4/8/03
TBD
TBD
Monte Carlo
5/6/03
TBD
6/19/03
Cavalier
5/6/03
TBD
6/9/03
Cavalier w/KL6 CNG Bi-Fuel Eng. 5/6/03 TBD TBD Corvette
TBD
TBD
6/23/03
Oldsmobile
Alero
4/22/03
TBD
6/02/03
Aurora
TBD
N/A
Discontinued
Pontiac
Sunfire
5/6/03
TBD
6/9/03
Grand Am
4/22/03
TBD
6/02/03
Grand Prix
2003 order banks closed
Open
2/3/03 **
Bonneville
4/15/03
TBD
6/4/03
Vibe 3/11/03 TBD 5/5/03 Trucks/Minivans
Chevrolet
Tracker
TBD
TBD
7/21/03
Avalanche
4/29/03
TBD
8/4/03
Special Equipment: Avalanche 4/1/03 TBD TBD Venture
5/6/03
TBD
6/16/03
Special Equipment: Venture 4/8/03 TBD TBD Colorado N/A TBD TBD S-10 (except Crew Cab)
7/15/03
N/A
Discontinued
Special Equipment: S-10 (except Crew Cab) 6/17/03 N/A Discontinued S-10 Crew Cab 4/15/02 N/A Discontinued Special Equipment: S-10 Crew Cab 3/18/03 N/A Discontinued Blazer
4/15/03
TBD
6/16/03
Special Equipment: Blazer 3/18/03 TBD TBD Trailblazer 4/22/03 TBD 6/16/03 Special Equipment: Trailblazer 3/25/03 TBD TBD Trailblazer EXT 5/6/03 TBD 7/14/03 Special Equipment: Trailblazer EXT 4/8/03 TBD TBD Express
4/29/03
TBD
6/20/03
Special Equipment: Express 4/1/03 TBD TBD Silverado
4/29/03
TBD
6/23/03
Special Equipment: Silverado 4/1/03 TBD TBD Tahoe
4/29/03
TBD
6/20/03
Special Equipment: Tahoe 4/1/03 TBD TBD Suburban
4/29/03
TBD
6/23/03
Special Equipment: Suburban 4/1/03 TBD TBD Astro
5/6/03
TBD
7/21/03
Special Equipment: Astro 4/8/03 TBD TBD SSR N/A TBD 10/31/03 GMC
Sonoma (except Crew Cab)
7/15/03
N/A
Discontinued
Special Equipment: Sonoma (except Crew Cab) 6/17/03 N/A Discontinued Sonoma (Crew Cab) 4/15/03 N/A Discontinued Special Equipment: Sonoma (Crew Cab) 3/18/03 N/A Discontinued Canyon N/A TBD 10/8/03 Envoy
4/22/03
TBD
6/16/03
Special Equipment: Envoy 3/25/03 TBD TBD Envoy XL 4/22/03 TBD 7/14/03 Special Equipment: Envoy XL 3/25/03 TBD TBD Envoy XUV 5/6/03 TBD 7/21/03 Special Equipment: Envoy XUV 4/8/03 TBD TBD Savana
4/29/03
TBD
6/20/03
Special Equipment: Savana 4/1/03 TBD TBD Sierra
4/29/03
TBD
6/23/03
Special Equipment: Sierra 4/1/03 TBD TBD Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali/Yukon Denali
4/29/03
TBD
6/20/03
Special Equipment: Yukon/Yukon XL/Denali/Yukon Denali 4/1/03 TBD TBD Safari
5/6/03
TBD
7/21/03
Special Equipment: Safari 4/8/03 TBD TBD Buick
Rendezvous
4/15/03
TBD
6/2/03
Ranier N/A TBD 7/14/03 Cadillac
Escalade
4/29/03
TBD
6/23/03
Escalade EXT
4/29/03
TBD
8/4/03
SRX N/A TBD 6/16/03 Oldsmobile
Silhouette
5/6/03
TBD
6/16/03
Bravada
4/22/03
TBD
6/16/03
Pontiac
Montana
5/6/03
TBD
6/16/03
Aztek
4/15/03
TBD
6/2/03
* The above GM dates are estimated and may change without notice. Some model lines may have varying buildout/startup dates depending on which assembly plant the vehicle is produced at. The dates shown above represent the earliest tentative buildout/startup date for each model. Models that may have varying dates include: LeSabre, Cavalier, Malibu, Bonneville, Grand Prix, Sunfire, Envoy XL, S-10/Sonoma, Silverado/Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL and Trailblazer EXT.
** The 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is not expected to be available for Fleet production until May or June of 2003.
Hummer
Model 2003 Final Order Due Date 2004 Order Bank Open Date 2004 Production Startup Date H2 TBD TBD 8/18/03
Mazda
Model
2003 Tentative Final Order Due Date
2004 Order Bank Open Date
2004 Production Startup Date
Protégé/ Protégé 5
Mid-May
6/1/03
9/16/03
Miata
2003 order banks closed
4/15/03
7/22/03
MPV
3/6/03
5/15/03
8/20/03
Tribute
2003 order banks closed
4/15/03
Mid-June
B-Series Truck
3/5/03
5/15/03
August
Mazda6
Mid-May
5/15/03
8/4/03
RX8 N/A Open 3/14/03
Nissan
Model
2003 NON-Fleet & Fleet Units Final Order Date
2004 Order Bank Open Date
2004 Production Startup Date
Altima
TBD
TBD
TBD
Sentra
TBD
TBD
TBD
Maxima
TBD
TBD
TBD
Pathfinder
TBD
TBD
TBD
Xterra
TBD
TBD
TBD
Quest
TBD
TBD
TBD
Frontier
TBD
TBD
TBD
SAAB
Model
2003 Final Order Due Date
2004 Order Bank Open Date
2004 Production Startup Date
9-3 Sport Sedan 5/16/03 6/30/03 8/11/03 9-3 Convertible
Port stock availability only
TBD
TBD
9-5 Sedan
5/16/03
6/30/03
8/11/03
9-5 SportWagon
5/16/03
6/30/03
8/11/03
Saturn
Model
2003 Final Order Due Date
2004 Order Bank Open Date
2004 Production Startup Date
ION TBD TBD 6/9/03 L-Series
TBD
TBD
6/9/03
VUE
TBD
TBD
8/25/03
Subaru
Model
2003 Final Order Due Date *
2004 Order Bank Open Date *
2004 Production Startup Date *
Forester
3/28/03
5/1/03
May-03
Legacy/Outback
4/30/03
6/2/03
June-03
Impreza
2003 order banks closed
3/1/03
March-03
Baja
4/30/03
6/2/03
June-03
* Estimated Toyota
Model
2003 Final Order Due Date
2004 Order Bank Open Date
2004 Production Startup Date
Corolla
2003 order banks closed
Open
April-03
Camry
5/14/03
June-03
August-03
Camry Solara
2003 order banks closed
May-03
July-03
Celica
5/14/03
June-03
August-03
Avalon
3/13/03
April-03
June-03
Sienna
2003 order banks closed
Open
April-03
RAV4/RAV4 EV
5/14/03
June-03
August-03
4Runner
5/14/03
June-03
August-03
Tacoma
5/14/03
June-03
August-03
Tundra
5/14/03
June-03
August-03
Sequoia
6/12/03
July-03
September-03
LandCruiser
5/14/03
June-03
August-03
Highlander
6/12/03
July-03
September-03
Echo
5/14/03
June-03
August-03
Prius
3/13/03
July-03
September-03
Matrix
2003 order banks closed
Open
April-03
Volvo
Model
2003 Tentative Final Order Due Date
2004 Order Bank Open Date
2004 Production Startup Date
S40
2/22/03
3/1/03
5/1/03
S60
2/22/03
3/1/03
5/1/03
S80
2/22/03
3/1/03
5/1/03
V40
2/22/03
3/1/03
5/1/03
V70
2/22/03
3/1/03
5/1/03
C70 Coupe
2003 order banks closed
2/1/03
4/1/03
C70 Convertible
2003 order banks closed
2/1/03
4/1/03
XC90
1/31/03
3/1/03
5/1/03
XC70 1/31/03 3/1/03 5/1/03
