A child Jeep slotting beneath the compact Renegade is coming quickly, and a prototype has simply been noticed.
The brand new subcompact crossover was previewed in March and confirmed for a launch within the first half of 2023, which means we’ll probably see it land at dealerships as a 2024 mannequin.
A reputation hasn’t been introduced however Jeepster has been rumored previously.
The prototype is for a mannequin with an internal-combustion engine, although Jeep has confirmed that an electrical mannequin can also be coming. Stellantis’ off-road model is severe about electrification and plans to have an electrical possibility in all of its segments by as early as 2025.
Teaser for electrical Jeep due in first half of 2023
Teaser for electrical Jeep due in first half of 2023
The infant Jeep will journey on Stellantis’ CMP platform and be twinned with comparable fashions from Alfa Romeo and Fiat. The CMP platform is designed for subcompact automobiles and is at present present in crossovers just like the DS 3 Crossback and Opel Mokka, each of which provide electrical choices as properly.
Whereas the electrical DS 3 and Mokka include a 50-kilowatt-hour battery and single motor rated at simply 136 hp, we may see elevated efficiency within the Jeep and deliberate Alfa Romeo.
The Alfa Romeo is rumored to be known as a Brennero, and is due in 2024. The Fiat will probably be a alternative for the 500X. All three are anticipated to be constructed at a plant in Tychy, Poland.
For different EVs, Jeep will use devoted EV platforms from Stellantis. The platforms are the STLA Small, STLA Medium, STLA Massive, and STLA Body, and they’re going to provide vary figures beginning at 300 miles and going all the way in which as much as 500 miles.
