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    Fiat Freemont

    This may not be a very exciting car, but because Fiat has decided to have a go at a suv I wanted to get peoples opinion on it. I like it I think this is a good looking suv.

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    The 2011 Geneva motor show will host the debut of the new Fiat Freemont, which will go on sale in the second half of 2011. The Fiat Freemont built on the base of the Dodge Journey, is the first Fiat vehicle to come out of the partnership with the Chrysler Group. It will be produced in the Mexican plant of Toluca, where the 500 is produced for the US market.

    The very name conjures up a sense of freedom, the pleasure of life in the open air, of adventure and the possibility of facing any situation that arises in daily life with equanimity.

    The Fiat Freemont is in fact a 'factotum vehicle' designed to meet the diverse needs of families and those seeking a spacious, comfortable and versatile vehicle to cater for the frenetic pace of everyday life or weekend leisure time.

    The vehicle combines flexibility and practicality with its own distinctive and original style. The dimensions (length of 489 cm, width of 188 cm and height of 172 cm) guarantee outstanding interior roominess, aided by the best wheelbase in its category (289 cm).

    The Fiat Freemont guarantees maximum roominess, comfort and versatility due to its 7 standard seats with a genuine third row of roomy seats that is easily accessible because the doors open to 90°. The seats of the third row may be folded down with one simple movement to disappear completely below the floor and create a regular load platform. The seats of the second row are fitted higher than those at the front while the third row is raised in relation to the second allowing all occupants maximum visibility.

    The second row can also be fitted with the innovative child booster system: booster seats are used to make sure that children on board are sitting correctly, optimising the seatbelt geometry and guaranteeing greater protection, practicality and comfort.

    On-board comfort is also assured by a high driving position, new roomy and ergonomic seats, a host of storage compartments, a generous luggage area with two compartments and a flat load platform for an overall capacity of up to 1461 litres.

    The vehicle's very individual design includes muscular, decisive lines that are expressed in a front end with brand new bumpers and grille. The rear end has been redesigned with the adoption of a new bumper and LED tail lights.

    The all-new passenger compartment features an up-to-date design and soft touch materials. Features include a wrap-around dashboard with chrome elements, a brand-new instrument panel, a strikingly good-looking central console and an innovative infotainment system with a large colour touchscreen.

    To simplify the selection and purchase process, only two outfits will be provided that are aimed at different customer types. The equipment level for both outfits is extremely comprehensive and all the main content items comply with the 'Fiat fair price' strategy.

    Both outfits will offer 7 seats, triple-zone automatic climate control system, keyless entry system, cruise control, advanced trip computer, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), fog lights and touchscreen radio with colour screen and controls on the steering wheel. The more metropolitan version will include 17" alloys, touchscreen radio with 8.4" screen, SD card and DVD reader, Bluetooth system, rear parking sensors, fold-down door mirrors, automatic headlight activation, darkened rear windows and roof bars.

    The Fiat Freemont will have front wheel drive with turbo diesel power units (140 HP or 170 HP 2.0 MultiJet) combined with a manual gearbox. Later, the vehicle will also be available in 4x4 versions with 170 HP 2.0 MultiJet and 276 HP 3.6 petrol V6 engines, both with automatic transmissions. With the exception of the powerful 3.6 litre unit from the Chrysler Group Pentastar family and its automatic transmission, all power units are produced and developed by FPT- Fiat PowerTrain.

    The vehicle's dynamic performances have also been improved with the aid of Fiat engineering, which has developed and introduced a special suspension and steering configuration for greater accuracy and directness. Driving comfort is further guaranteed by significant improvements to passenger compartment soundproofing.

    Safety is top level with 7 airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Hill-Holder and electronic roll mitigation (ERM) as standard on all vehicles.

    http://www.netcarshow.com/fiat/2012-freemont/
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    I didn't work as a Dodge and it won't work as a Fiat.
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    Better to stick with the Fiat Panda 4x4.
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    Really???

    Please keep the Fiats distinct from the Dodge/Chrysler vehicles....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    I didn't work as a Dodge and it won't work as a Fiat.
    Agreed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    I didn't work as a Dodge and it won't work as a Fiat.
    It will do far worse as a Fiat than as a Dodge.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kitdy View Post
    It will do far worse as a Fiat than as a Dodge.
    In Europe? No, it won't.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    In Europe? No, it won't.
    I mean that it's not as though the Dodge is doing well in North America; the Fiat in Europe will do even worse than the Dodge here.

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    Ah yes, that's a given. It wasn't a car designed with European needs in the first place and it isn't now either.

    It's not even terribly interesting...
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    Although people in Europe would rather buy the Fiat version of this car than the dodge
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    Ha ha ha!

    Oh wow they're serious.
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    Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeh

    I did expect at least modest changes to the exterior. Fiat has shown that they can produce good cars, but this doesn't look like a Fiat at all.
    I predict that it won't sell.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Commodore GS/E View Post
    Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeh

    I did expect at least modest changes to the exterior. Fiat has shown that they can produce good cars, but this doesn't look like a Fiat at all.
    I predict that it won't sell.
    I agree, it won’t sell that well. Fiat has made some great cars, and they should't spoil with this car.
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