Smaller Jeep Crossover on the Way

JeepJeepUnited States of America, 1941 > present33 models
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has been on a roll recently with the fabulous-looking refreshed Grand CherokeeJeep Grand Cherokee Gen.4United States of America, 2010 > present57 versions
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and upcoming FiatFiatItaly, 1899 > present159 models
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-based CherokeeJeep Cherokee Gen.3 [KL]United States of America, 2014 > present18 versions
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. Now, it is planning an even smaller crossover with a Fiat platform that would go up against micro crossovers like the VW TaigunVolkswagen TaigunGermany, 2013 > 20136 photos
and Ford EcoSportFord EcoSportUnited Kingdom, 2012 > 20126 photos
. It would be built in Italy and sold globally.

"The weight of that market today is outside North America, predominately Europe. It is growing in China. I think when we launch our SUV here, you are going to see quite significant growth in that segment in the U.S,” said Jeep CEO Mike Manley.

The baby Jeep does not yet have a name but would use a front-drive Fiat compact platform. It will be 4.2m long, the same length as an EcoSport.

"From a ride and fuel economy perspective, it will be competitive. The utility that you will get in an SUV in terms of cabin space and everything else,” said Manley.

The new Cherokee also uses a Fiat-derived platform, and it is also used by the Dodge DartDodge Dart (modern)United States of America, 2012 > present26 versions
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. 

Source: Edmunds