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New Jeep Grand Wagoneer Apparently Put On Hold
According to a report hot off the press, the new-age Jeep Grand Wagoneer has been placed on hold for unconfirmed reasons.
Automotive News received word from two Jeep supplier sources of the news and seems to indicate that the luxurious, three-row SUV may not hit the market until next decade.
It is thought that one reason for the brand to push back the launch of the model is that it simply doesn’t have the money to develop at the moment. Jeep’s parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has begun a rapid expansion with an onslaught of new models, including the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio. Additionally, a new Ram 1500 pickup truck is being developed, the Jeep Wrangler updated and a Wranger-based pickup on the cards.
Additionally, it is reported that the cost to retool the brand’s Warren Truck Assembly Plant for a new Grand Wagoneer could be immense, perhaps too expensive if Jeep wants the model to rival offerings from Range Rover, Bentley and Mercedes-Benz.
There are also concerns about whether using a stretched version of the Grand Cherokee’s platform, as planned by FCA, is a good idea if the company wants to maximize interior space and comfort without sacrificing on and off-roading abilities. |
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