Fiat has announced it will unveil a rugged version of the Dodge-based Freemont crossover at the Geneva Motor Show that will open its doors in a little over a week.
Called Freemont Cross, the crossover is essentially identical to the Dodge Journey Crossroad that debuted in Chicago last month. The Fiat-badged version gains new bumpers with faux chrome trim on both ends, a mesh radiator grille with a gloss black frame, side skirts and model-specific roof rails. 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels wrap up the exterior updates.
Inside, Fiat has fitted the Freemont Cross with black leather seats, bespoke trim pieces on the dashboard and a leather-upholstered multi-function steering wheel. An 8.4-inch touch screen that runs a market-specific version of Chrysler’s Uconnect infotainment system comes standard.
Fiat will offer the Freemont Cross with a 140-horsepower 2.0-liter MultiJet II four-cylinder engine linked to a six-speed manual transmission that spins the front wheels. Buyers after more power can order a 170-horsepower version of the mill that can be linked to either the aforementioned six-speed manual or to a six-speed automatic that transfers power to all four wheels.
After debuting in Geneva, the Fiat Freemont Cross will go on sale across Europe next fall. Pricing information will be published closer to the crossover’s on-sale date.
In addition to the Freemont Cross, Fiat’s display in Geneva will showcase the equally-rugged Panda Cross and a small crossover tentatively called 500X. The 500X is expected to spawn a Jeep-badged entry-level crossover designed to replace both the Compass and the Patriot.
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