Maserati To Build First U.S Made SUV at Chrysler Plant

brand has plans to build its firstGrand Cherokee based Jefferson North assembly plant in DetroitThe eagerly anticipated concept version of the model willdebut at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month. Fiat and Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, aims to expand Maserati drawing on Fiat andChrysler’s combined size to boost profits. This is a very similar plan to whatdid with its production volume audi luxury to generate more than 40 percentearnings from less than 20 percent of sales.The  vehicle will be based on the brand-new Jeep Grand Cherokee, but insiders haveit will be hard to spotthe resemblance. The interior will be fitted with plush Italian leather as well as wood accents throughout theinside. Under the hood will be a Chrysler6.4-liter V8 producing 465While Maserati already has theirownthe reality is that thealready fits in the platform quite well and will help keep the cost of thevehicle down. The well regarded Fiat V6 diesel will also be available