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.
The Fiat Panda Cross is powered by a 1.3-liter turbodiesel engine.
With this engine, 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.
Joe Kent is a writer for TK Carsites, an automotive website design and marketing firm in Orange, CA, that specializes in automotive SEO and working with car dealers nationwide.
