2010 Models from Chrysler: Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300

Two pages deep within the Viability Plan Chrysler LLC submitted to the Treasury Department this week provided a glimpse of the resigned 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300. Why is this pair featured in a document projecting the company's economic future? Chrysler believes the two will prove a shot in the wallet when they are rolled out later this year.

Seems like a lot to put off on what pundits might label business-as-usual behemoths. Of course, Chrysler thinks differently.

The Grand Cherokee is tipped for a fuel economy make-over between 2010 and 2012 - an overall 19-percent improvement projected.

The completely redesigned 300 is to feature state-of-the-industry uconnect connectivity and an all-new, fuel-efficient V6 to compliment the hefty HEMI V8. Both powerplants will feature cylinder deactivation.

Also featured in the Viability Plan presentation was a section touting the virtues of a merger with GM as the best option for both auto makers. Haven't we heard this before? Didn't GM reject this scenario last year? Or is this just a ploy to get Fiat to sweeten the deal?

And speaking of Fiat, two new Alfa Romeo models - the Milano and the Giulia - were announced… in Chrysler's Viability Plan. That's proving to be a good read.