São Paulo – Automobile manufacturer Jeep has begun exporting Commander vehicles to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. In a statement, the company said that by the end of the year, over 500 units produced at its factory in Goiana, Brazil’s Pernambuco state, and shipped from Suape Port, in the same state, will reach the Arab countries.
The Commander is an SUV model with seating for up to seven passengers, developed and produced in Brazil. Since its launch in 2021, it has recorded over 70,000 registrations in the country and has reached 14 Latin American destinations, including Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. It is the market leader in its segment.
In the statement, Stellantis South America’s Vice President of Supply Chain, Matias Merino, says the model has features that allow it to meet the needs of customers in various countries. Stellantis is the parent company of Jeep. “The expansion of Jeep Commander exports to the Middle East demonstrates the strength of a product developed in Brazil and its competitiveness in highly competitive markets,” the executive said in the automaker’s statement.
The company adds that this export move represents “a strategic step in the company’s consolidation.” Jeep is one of Stellantis’ automobile brands, a group that also includes Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati, among others.
Translated by Guilherme Miranda
