Fiat S.p.A.'s ultra-luxury Maserati brand plans to build its first U.S.-made SUV at Chrysler Group's Jefferson North assembly plant in Detroit, said a person familiar with the matter.

A concept version of the model, which will be based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee, is due to be unveiled at the IAA in Frankfurt next month, said the person, who declined to be identified before the official announcement.

The American-made Maserati SUV is a product of the integration between Fiat and Chrysler. Sergio Marchionne, who runs both carmakers, aims to expand Maserati and sister brand Alfa Romeo by drawing on Fiat and Chrysler's combined size to boost profit.

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This is the first time that I'll be seeing a new Fiat which will be based on the design of Jeep Grand Cherokee. I think the parts and jeep accessories will be used in this design.