Fiat Embarks on a New Journey with Dodge-based Freemont 7-Seat Crossover

Sergio Marchionne's plans to infuse the Fiat Group' portfolio with North American models and the Chrysler Group's lineup with European products are starting to take shape with the presentation of the new Fiat Freemont, which is nothing more than a re-badged Dodge Journey.

The first Fiat vehicle to come out of the partnership with the Chrysler Group will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in the beginning of March and go on sale in the second half of the year.

The Freemont is based on the refreshed Dodge Journey with the only visible changes on the outside concerning the Fiat styled alloy wheels and front grille. In fact, Fiat didn't even bother to redesign the front bumper to accommodate the shorter grille simply opting to add a body-colored extension underneath.

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Fiat revealed new 2011 Fiat Freemont car

Fiat the Italian car manufacturer revealed the new 2011 Fiat Freemont car which is available with four different engines two diesel engines and two gasoline engines.

The 2011 Fiat Freemont car is powered with 2.0L MultiJet diesel engine system will feature front wheel drive one produces 140 hp and another produces 170hp is connected to a manual transmission. One gasoline engine is powered with 2.0L MultiJet engine with 170hp and 3.6L Pentastar V6 petrol with 276hp with all wheel drive and automatic transmission.

The 2011 Fiat Freemont features modified bumpers, revised grille, LED tail lights, improved sound deadening, special suspension and steering configuration. The car has two trim levels, equipped with seven seats, tri zone automatic climate control, keyless entry, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring system, fog lights and maximum cargo capacity of 51.6 cubic feet.

The 2011 Fiat Freemont has Bluetooth connectivity, touch screen infotainment system rear parking sensors, automatic headlights, roof rails, tinted windows and 17-inch alloy wheels.The cost details of the car are not announced by the company which is going to make its first debut at Geneva Motor Show.