Jeep May Soon Feature Fiat Crossover

Jul 29
08:44

2009

Joe Kent

Joe Kent

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The proposed alliance between Chrysler and Fiat may be just what both automakers need. Fiat would like easy access into the lucrative North American market, and Chrysler desperately needs new compact product offerings and cash which Fiat has. There’s already plenty of talk about which Fiat model could arrive first at Chrysler dealerships, including the Fiat 500 and the Fiat Bravo. This also includes the Fiat Panda Cross, a soft-roader which may become branded as a Jeep.

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The Fiat Panda Cross is powered by a 1.3-liter turbodiesel engine. With this engine,Jeep May Soon Feature Fiat Crossover Articles the Panda Cross gets about 40 miles per gallon, which is a figure that could certainly help perceptions of the Jeep brand predicts Wellington KS Used Cars. What really makes this model seem realistic as a Jeep is based on Chrysler’s current viability plan, which includes a compact Jeep model due in 2011. New Haven Jeep Service is excited about more compact offerings in the lineup, and point out that the plan also includes other Fiat vehicles that could be branded as Chrysler and Dodge models.

An alliance with Fiat could provide many options for the embattled automaker according to one used car dealer Fort Worth. In addition to the fuel-efficient, compact Jeep, other Fiat models potentially heading to North America may include the Grande Punto and sedans based on Fiat’s compact C-Evo and midsize D-Evo platforms.

While the alliance could yield a bright future for both Chrysler and Fiat, the new products are contingent on Chrysler being able to remain viable amid bankruptcy setbacks and impaired consumer perceptions.

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