New Fiat-Based Jeep to Be Called Jeepster: Report

Stephen Elmer
by Stephen Elmer

Jeep is set to introduce its smallest model yet at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March, and a new report claims that the vehicle will be called the Jeepster.

The Jeepster will slot in below the Compass and Patriot, and will be based off of the Fiat 500X, serving as the brand’s entry-level vehicle. Production is expected to start in mid-2014, so the Jeepster should arrive as a 2015 model year vehicle.

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Style-wise, the Jeepster is supposed to have its own unique style that is more rugged and befitting of a Jeep compared to the Fiat 500X on which it is based. All-wheel drive will also be on offer, so this Jeep is expected to wear the brand’s classic “trail rated” badge.

Jeepster is not a new name to the brand, and has previously adorned classic Jeep models, going all the way back to the Willys Overland model built between 1948 and 1950.

[Source: Drive.au]

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Stephen Elmer
Stephen Elmer

Stephen covers all of the day-to-day events of the industry as the News Editor at AutoGuide, along with being the AG truck expert. His truck knowledge comes from working long days on the woodlot with pickups and driving straight trucks professionally. When not at his desk, Steve can be found playing his bass or riding his snowmobile or Sea-Doo. Find Stephen on <A title="@Selmer07 on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/selmer07">Twitter</A> and <A title="Stephen on Google+" href="http://plus.google.com/117833131531784822251?rel=author">Google+</A>

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