GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (GAC FCA) has begun Jeep Cherokee assembly at the company's Changsha plant. Newly established GAC FCA Automobiles Sales Company will sell the new model.
Zeng Qinghong, general manager of the GAC Group), said: "The roll out of the Chinese-produced Jeep Cherokee is a major step in the deepened cooperation between the GAC Group and the FCA Group.
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"[The SOP] marks a milestone in the history of our brand," said global Jeep chief Michael Manley. "The Jeep brand was the first western automaker to produce vehicles in China more than 30 years ago. Today, with the support of our GAC partners, our brand is back to its rightful place in this market. The Cherokee is our best-selling vehicle worldwide and now is being produced in China for China. We thank GAC for their true partnership, as we look forward to starting production of other Jeep models here in China."
The locally produced Jeep Cherokee is expected to be in full production in November with deliveries starting before the end of 2015. The 2.4-litre version will be available first, followed by the two-litre, offering customers more choices and a better value.
Prices range from CNY200,000 (US$31,397) to CNY300,000.
