[Report] Entry-level Jeep to be smaller than the Buick Encore, goes into production next year

According to CEO of the Jeep, Mike Manley the new entry-level model prepared by the company, will have a length 4.2 meters making the smallest of the Opel Mokka / Encore Buick / Chevrolet Trax.

The Manley described the car as a spacious and competitive, while offering and economy. The model will be wearing the Small Wide platform and will be manufactured at the Fiat factory in Melfi, along with the Panda XL and 500X, with production to start from the beginning of 2014.