- A new jeep compass that offers gas and electrical drive trains can be delayed
- The crossover was last confirmed for the start in North America in 2026
- A source supposedly said that Jeep rated again whether the electrical drive train for North America makes sense
A newly designed jeep compass is currently to start in North America in 2026, although this timeline may be pushed back.
A spokesman for the Jeep mother company Stellantis announced Automotive News on February 20 that all activities in the Brampton assembly plant In Canada, the company was re -evaluated its strategy for the new third generation compass. The production of the compact crossover was originally started at the location next February, starting with an electrical version, followed by a model operated by petrol.
Production of the new compass It is also planned to start this year in a work in Melfi, Italy, although the speaker did not confirm whether production would be affected for other markets.
The spokesman also did not state how long the break in Brampton will take or whether the North American start of the compass will be delayed. However, a source explained Automotive News that a decision about the future of the model is expected in March and that Delays from eight months to one year are taken into account. The source also indicated that Jeep rated whether an electrical version of the compass is useful for the North American market.
Startantis stla medium platform
The Brampton assembly plant last produced the Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger in 2023. It was ready to build models based on the StLA medium platform from Stellantis, starting with the new compass. This platform is designed for electric vehicles in the Compact and medium -sized segments But also supports petrol and plug-in hybrid drive.
Pre -production examples of the new compass were initially started roling the line last month, but Jeep had already decided in October to delay this until May, said the source.
Many Stellantis brands have adjusted their product plans after the Resignation of CEO Carlos Tavares At the end of last year and the shift in market dynamics that prefer hybrids compared to full electric eyes – at least in North America. In December, RAM announced that it would be delayed a year later than planned that the start of the Electric 1500 to 2026 to the start of 1500 Ramcharger Series priorities, which was originally supposed to debut according to the EV.
In addition the The threat from Trump government by 25% tariffs In Canadian imports, the situation adds another level of uncertainty.
