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ARO CROSSLANDER
ARO - the 47 year old vehicle manufacturer and one of the pioneers
of the 4x4 Utility Vehicle - announced last year that after years of
negotiations they had signed a 10 year contract with Cross Lander
Industria e Comercio from Manaus, Brazil. ARO will supply CKD
component kits for the assembly of the new Cross Lander 4x4 utility
vehicle at their plant in Brazil. The contract was concluded on
January 28th in Campulung, Romania. Cross Lander President, Mr.
Julio Albertoni and Senior Executive Vice President Mr. John Perez
declared that the plant in Manaus would open for production in 2002
and expected to reach the capacity or 12,000 vehicles annually,
within 2 years.
Mr. Albertoni is the second largest shareholder of KIA Motors Brazil
and is also the largest manufacturer of Bayliner Boats outside the
U.S. Cross Lander vehicles will be available in 3 versions: a 4 door
utility vehicle, a 4 door pickup truck and a cab & chassis, all
Cross Lander vehicles will be powered by a 4.0 liter 207 hp V6 EFI
SOHC ENGINE with 238 lbs. of torque with Eaton Transmissions,
Pirelli tires and other Brazilian components which will make the new
Cross Lander very competitive on the world market. Cross Lander will
be distributed in Brazil by Cross Lander Industria e Comercio and
outside Brazil by its sister company, Lacaro Auto Distributors based
in Miami, Florida. Lacaro presently has dealers in the United
States, Central, South America and the Caribbean. The new Cross
Lander is expected to be launched in July of this year.
Cross Lander U.S.A. plans to sell Cross
Lander vehicles in the U.S. by the first quarter of 2003 through 50
selected automotive dealers. Allocation for the United States is
over 6,000 vehicles the first year. Cross Lander U.S.A. is currently
appointing exclusive qualified dealers to sell the Cross Lander
throughout the East, Southeast and the Mid-West.
No Limits 4x4 / Cross Lander of
Arlington is one of the lucky dealers. |
Cross Lander U.S.A. Introduces The
New Cross Lander 4x4!
The 2006 Cross Lander 244 models are in production in Manaus, Brazil.
The Cross Lander plant in Manaus is to produce over 12,000 vehicles
per year. So... It's Time to see your Cross Lander Dealer Now!
The new Cross Lander vehicle competes a
niche off road SUV segment of the market. A spokesman for Cross
Lander U.S.A. in Miami said, "The Cross Lander is in a class of its
own. The only thing we can compare it to is the Land Rover Discovery
and the Hummer, and we are excited about being able to provide such
a rugged, durable and affordable line of vehicles to the American
public."
The first Cross Lander model to be
introduced is the 244. The 244 is a full sized, four-door, Multi
Purpose Utility Vehicle that boasts a 4.0 liter 207 hp V6 EFI SOHC
ENGINE with 238 lbs. of torque. The Cross Lander chassis
and frame is made of thick steel to withstand the harshest of off
road environments. All Cross Lander vehicles will come with standard
four-wheel drive, 5-speed manual transmission and a 3 year 36,000
mile limited warranty and will sell for just over $20,000, Manufactured
Suggested Retail Price.
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The Cross Lander 244 4x4 Brings True
Sport Utility Performance On and Off the Highway.
The first Cross Lander model to be
introduced is the 244. The 244 is a full sized, four-door, Multi
Purpose Utility Vehicle that boasts a 4.0 liter V6 207 hp EFI SOHC
ENGINE with 238 lbs. of torque.
The New Cross Lander 244 4x4 will be
available soon from Cross Lander of Arlington, Texas.
Want to keep up to date on the
delivery date of the new Cross Lander 4X4. Click "Keep Me Posted"
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