The future of the Jeep Wrangler could change. With a new model in the works and nearing production stages, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne mentioned that the assembly line in Toledo may cost too much to re-tool, especially if an aluminum body is in the works.

Governor of Ohio and the mayor of the fourth-largest city met up with the head of Chrysler about possible new locations for Jeep production, which is currently in Toledo. The city is proud to be the home of Jeep, a vehicle that has been produced there since World War II. The Wrangler and Cherokee are produced under the same roof and pays about 4,000 employees, making it one of the largest employers in northwest Ohio.

If the Jeep Wrangler is moved, another model would likely take its place on the assembly line due to the company’s commitment to Toledo and Ohio. CEO Marchionne pledged last January that the Wrangler will not leave Toledo as long as he is in charge, which leaves us to wonder what is going to happen with the new Wrangler.

During a conference call between Marchionne, Governor of Ohio John Kasich, and Mayor of Toledo Michael Collins, a statement that there were no commitments made and both sides will continue to communicate with a possible upcoming face-to-face meeting with Marchionne for further discussion was made.

“The purpose of this meeting will be for the city and its partners to better understand the specific challenges facing Chrysler and develop resolutions to overcome those obstacles,” said Stacy Weber, the mayor’s spokeswoman.

Why an aluminum Wrangler? The lightweight skin will help meet goals set in place by the federal government. The plan is to bump up the average fuel economy to 45 mph by the 2025.

According to the union workers, betrayal is the feeling among everyone with talk of relocation. From workers to the city, a lot has been invested into the plant as it sits now. Back in 2001, the previous owner received about $300 million in tax breaks when building the current $1.2 billion plant.