New Baby Jeep Could Be Called Laredo
First rumored to be called the Jeep Jeepster, the baby SUV model that will share a Fiat platform could carry the Laredo nameplate.
The vehicle is still unnamed and will be Jeep’s first model built outside the U.S. at Fiat’s plant in Melfi, Italy. Set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the baby Jeep model will go on sale in Europe this summer before heading to the U.S. later this year. According to sources, the Jeep could be called the Laredo, an iconic name for the brand that has been used in entry-level Jeep models.
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Fiat and Jeep plan to produce up to 280,000 units of both models with the Jeep variant having a planned annual volume of 150,000 units. The baby Jeep will be built alongside the Fiat 500X.
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[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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