Saturday, March 5, 2011

Jeep: incoming crossover segment B

Jeep is about to expand its offering of pink, in fact as a result of the alliance with Fiat, the brand of the Chrysler Group will produce an innovative crossover, which will come on the market in 2013. Mike Manley, leader of the Jeep brand, said: "There is certainly room in the market for a crossover SUV segment B, we are already working on a project capable of responding to that type of need, and we expect to take the car on markets in 2013.

" He added that the engines will be borrowed from the Fiat range, namely: the 1.4 fines, several versions 1.3 and 1.6 Multijet II. This future crossover SUV will house both front-wheel drive or in full, the starting point will be the platform of the Ages, where the 4 × 4 has been described as a factor of absolute necessity.

Again, this crossover SUV will be extensively customizable, the look of the car almost seems to be already defined, in fact, Manley has always said about "Imagine a slightly scaled down, softened and updated the Wrangler grille and headlights and you have a good idea of what will come out.

" Jeep with this crossover, aims to tackle the European market Nissan Juke, with the desire to win a younger crowd than usual. Manley said: "It could make sparks in the U.S., there are few precedents for success in this field, but we believe that a product with the strength of the Jeep brand is able to become very popular.

It will be very special car for us. "

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