Fiat Freemont based on Dodge Journey

What a relief

The Dodge Journey was just the car I'll be looking for later this year, great price and doesn't look like Mum's car.

So I was rather disapointed to find Dodge were no longer importing it.

So pleased to see that the Fiat badged version doesn't look like a Fiat, but appartently will have Italian tweaked handling.

Let's hope it has a Fiat price too!

By darrenjs on 24 January, 2011, 9:18pm

Can't see how this fits into the fiat family of cars. Guess it won't be long until Alfa is told to take part in this chassis sharing business with the American business. American cars have always had that cheap look and feel with sub-standard looks. Fiat although provides affordable nippy cars but they are much better than the American cars.

By corsamani on 25 January, 2011, 7:39am

Let's hope it doesn't get Fiat quality to go with the badge.

By IronChicken on 25 January, 2011, 9:05am

Dodgee Fiat

Another pig with lipstick on!
Sticking a European badge on an American design doesn't hide the fact that its as stylish as a cardboard box.

By toycollector on 25 January, 2011, 11:07am

Don't knock it until you've tried it

I hired a Journey last year in North America and found it was nice sensible large estate car. It won't take the place of the Ulysse or Multipla as the rear fold out seats are not suitable for full size adults for any great distance, the ultimate load capacity is not that great either. But as a smaller alternative for a full blown SUV with slightly more imposing looks than a normal estate car and some very clever family friendly storage solutions, I think that it is a usefull addition to the range. I would certainly consider one after living with one for a while. It didn't feel cheap or nasty, was easy to drive and easy to live with and is probably a better car for putting function above style.

By Oultonpark on 25 January, 2011, 4:24pm

Nothing new to see here

Side and rear window lines look awfully reminiscent of the previous-model Vectra to me.
Success will depend entirely on how cheap it is.

By ukmike2000 on 27 January, 2011, 1:03pm

Damn It!

Just read that the Freemont is unlikely to be sold in the UK.

Are they deranged?

So fed up, I don't want one of those over priced and hideous vans with windows from Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, etc

By darrenjs on 28 January, 2011, 12:28am