 At launch in July only 9 of them were sold but it eventually became popular with buyers across Europe while UK sales started in August 1985.The ageing Chrysler-designed Alpine and Solara hatchback and saloon ranges (which were launched nine years ago) were given a mild makeover at the end of 1984 and given new names.Instead of being named by bodystyle, the new versions of this long-running car were badged by trim.