While future production plans for the Fiat-Chrysler alliance's Italian brands (Fiat , Alfa Romeo and Lancia) can change from one moment to the other for a variety of reasons, up until now, the American branch of the group has proved to be more reliable and on time when it comes to new projects.
At a recent investors presentation in Germany, the Fiat Group unveiled its product plans for Jeep, which the automaker considers as one of the two global brands in the alliance, the other one being Alfa Romeo.
Under the revitalization plan, which runs up until 2014, Jeep will expand its portfolio with a series of new models to cover all SUV/Crossover segments. The group's –admittedly ambitious- goal is to double Jeep's global sales from around 400,000 units in 2010 to about 800,000 vehicles in 2014.
To achieve this, Jeep will gain a new B-segment SUV, which will most likely be the same size as the Nissan Juke; a single replacement for the Compass and Patriot models; a D-segment replacement for the Liberty; updated versions of the Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee, and finally a new range-topping Grand Wagoner.
Earlier this year, Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne had talked about the Grand Wagoneer stating that the 7-seater model will be introduced in January 2013.
Currently, the Chrysler Group is in contract talks with the UAW, the outcome of which will certainly affect the production locations of the new Jeep models including the common C-segment replacement for the Compass and Patriot.
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jeep for the world domination!
here fiat group is thinking good about the production of jeep.
EPIC:
Core customers: "By far the largest group" are dreamers. Sounds like Jeep is also dreaming of more customers...
"American branch of the group has proved to be more reliable and on time when it comes to new projects."
Europe is down, America is up...what a unnecessary speech carscoop
I wasn't talking about Europe vs America. I was referring to Fiat brands (Alfa Romeo, Lancia) and their inability to establish and follow a timetable for future model presentations, production plans etc. The constant delays in the presentation of the next Alfa Romeo 159 and the marque's U.S. launch are prime examples.
Lancia's range mirrors Chrysler's so no need for separated schedules what is valid for Chrysler is valid for Lancia and viceversa. Alfa Romeo has always been an unkown quantity.
This could also be due to Chrysler's brands already having set a timetable while Fiat's hadn't.
#3 Product priority: "Fuel economy".... yet, after over a decade we STILL can't get a CRD Wrangler here in the States.
Marchionne has stated he wants to get rid of duplicated models; as well, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealerships are being rolled into one, with all the brands being sold under one roof. What then, is the point of introducing a "Grand Wagoneer" that will be sold alongside the Durango??
I can't wait until the new Jeeps come out and my husband and I have the money to buy one. We just moved to Texas and are looking for Jeep Dealers in McAllen TX, since we won't be here that long. I hope we are able to find one, as my husband refuses to drive anything but Jeeps.
Chrysler’s chief executive on Tuesday strongly refuted claims that
production of Jeeps would shift to China, an insistence that cast
further doubt on the Romney campaign’s recent efforts to undercut
President Obama’s support for the auto industry as it fights for Ohio’s
18 electoral votes.Jeep MA
A diesel wrangler would be nice
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