[tpaper]

According to a recent report, Fiat and Jeep are developing two new crossovers to slot above the 500X and Renegade.
Details are limited but Autocar is reporting the crossovers will ride an extended version of the platform that underpins both the aforementioned models. The report goes on to say the Fiat variant will be called the 500XL and be launched in 2016.
What do you think about this? A good idea?

 

[tpaper]

Might look something like this:

 

[54ell]

The fact that Jeep will build a new C-segment SUV is not news though, as we have known for some time that the brand would be launching in 2016 a replacement for the Patriot and Compass models.

The Fiat news however is interesting....

 

[54ell]

Future plans also include an SUV smaller than the Fiat 500X, which would eventually replace the Panda Cross. If built, it will also have a Jeep version.

 

[TS520]

Makes sense, I just hope they make a better job of it than they did with the Fiat 500L!!