We’ve got fresh news coming from the Fiat/Chrysler Group alliance. After the announcement that Alfa Romeo will benefit from a new 1.8-liter turbocharged engine for the 4C and eventually the new sedan to take on the US market and replace the 159, it has now been revealed that a small Jeep model will be assembled for the European market at the Mirafiori plant in Italy.
This is expected to be a model a much smaller model than we’ve come to expect from the US brand, smaller even than the Compass and Patriot. The Mirafiori plant will be retrofitted with the needed infrastructure at the beginning of next year. The Baby Jeep might get that premium feel that is so sought after in Europe, and will be produced alongside the updated version of the Alfa Romeo Mito starting with the second half of 2013.
“This is an important step in our plans to re-industrialize our Italian manufacturing backbone in view of current market developments and the increased distribution reach provided by Chrysler Group” said Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive of Fiat and Chrysler Group.
“This leading-edge architecture will allow us to provide the most updated platforms for the development of our brands, and more importantly, will allow us to access the full powertrain offerings of both Fiat and Chrysler," Marchionne added.
“This is an important step in our plans to re-industrialize our Italian manufacturing backbone in view of current market developments and the increased distribution reach provided by Chrysler Group” said Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive of Fiat and Chrysler Group.
“This leading-edge architecture will allow us to provide the most updated platforms for the development of our brands, and more importantly, will allow us to access the full powertrain offerings of both Fiat and Chrysler," Marchionne added.