The first Chrysler Group product to be rebadged by Fiat Group, the Freemont minivan was launched in Italy in June. Like Italy, Brazil will receive the R/T-specified version which is imported from the Toluca plant in Mexico where the Dodge Journey is built for North American markets.

Putting the Freemont onto the Fiat price lists in Brazil, the Italian carmaker's biggest global market, will satisfy a requirement struck between the U.S. Treasury Department and the Fiat when the latter took management control of the former in 2009, that being that Chrysler Group products would be sold in Brazil through Fiat's vast network of showrooms. However with Chrysler's minimal name recognition in Latin America's largest market, Fiat was successfully able to later renegotiate this clause to allow Chrysler Group vehicles to be rebadged and sold as Fiat models.

Unlike the European market bound Freemont, which is equipped with Fiat Powertrain's 2.0 Multijet turbodiesel, the Brazilian version gets the 2.4-litre, 16v "World Gasoline Engine" (WGE) which is sold in North America and which develops maximum output of 172 hp at 6,000 rpm. The engine is hooked up to the automatic transmission (torque converter, with four speeds forward and the option of sequential changes and a reverse) as used with the WGE application.

While the European market Freemont remained unchanged from Journey R/T version, apart from the Fiat badging, despite claims from Fiat that the suspension had been retuned, Fiat Automóveis says that for Brazil there has been a fundamental suspension rethink. In its press release to announce the Freemont's arrival it says: "Calibrations were rethinking by Fiat's engineering, striving for a more general structure in accordance with the taste of Brazilian consumers. Virtually everything has been revised, including the attack of the suspension stiffness, improving the geometry of the front assembly to reduce the roll angle, and calibration of the springs and shock absorbers. These interventions have optimised the balance between comfort and driving, making it more in line with our standards." (The Journey/Freemont features McPherson independent front suspension, helical springs, shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar. At the rear it has a four-arm multilink system with helical springs, shock absorbers and stabiliser bar).

The wheels are light alloy with 16-inch rims fitted with 225/65 R16 tyres (Emotion), or 17 inch rims with 225/65 R17 tyres (Precision). The all-weather tyres that remained for the European market are carried over for Brazil.

For Brazil there is the choice of two specifications: Emotion or Precision. The entry-level model, Emotion, reaches the showrooms well equipped, and the standard equipment list comprises of ABS, EBD, BAS, ESP, ASR, ERM, TSC, keyless entry/go, front airbags, climate control with two temperature zones, Uconnect multimedia system with 4.3 inch touch screen, which includes radio/CD/MP3, USB input, auxiliary input and Bluetooth connectivity with voice control, electronic central of vehicle information (EVIC), leather wrapped steering wheel with adjustable height and depth plus radio control, cruise control and trip computer, wheel of alloy with rim of 16 inches, fog lamps, tire pressure sensor, alarm, among others. Longitudinal roof fixed bars and adjustable cross bars are optional.

The Freemont Precision level meanwhile adds a third row of seats, which increases seating to seven seats, automatic digital air conditioning with three temperature areas; sidebags and window bags; twilight sensor and rear parking sensor, adjustable roof bars (longitudinal and transverse), driver's seat with power adjustment, power folding door mirrors and 17 inch wheels. The Precision level has leather-covered seats and sunroof as options.

On the Brazilian market the Freemont comes with an unlimited mileage three-year warranty. Fiat Automóveis' network of more than 560 dealers across the country can give the necessary support to the owner; however Freemont buyers will also part of the privileged relationship program, Club L'Unico. Benefits include lodging and alternate transportation for the driver and passengers; services that includes reservations for shows and restaurants; vehicle reservations with unlimited time if the car is in the dealership; and, mechanical assistance or towing in case of electrical or mechanical failure, flat or damaged tyre, lost keys, lack of fuel and or accidents. Owners also have access to full assistance in emergency situations, 24 hours a day, including Sundays and holidays, throughout Brazil.