A child Jeep slotting beneath the compact Renegade is coming quickly, and a prototype has been noticed once more.
The brand new subcompact crossover was confirmed on Thursday as a Jeep Avenger, and sadly it does not seem the automobile can be provided within the U.S.
Jeep mentioned the Avenger will go on sale in Europe in early 2023, adopted by some markets in Asia. The world debut will happen on Oct. 17 on the 2022 Paris motor present.
The prototype in our spy pictures is for a mannequin with an internal-combustion engine, although an electrical model can be deliberate. Stellantis’ off-road model is critical about electrification and plans to have an electrical choice in all main SUV segments by as early as 2025. Jeep can be identified to have three electrical SUVs headed to the U.S. by 2025, together with the Recon off-roader and Wagoneer S (code-name solely) luxurious mannequin.
Jeep Avenger
The Avenger rides on Stellantis’ CMP platform and is anticipated to 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 effectively.
Whereas the electrical DS 3 and Mokka include a 50-kwh battery and a single motor rated at simply 136 hp, we might see elevated efficiency within the electrical Avenger and the rumored Alfa Romeo EV.
The Alfa Romeo is rumored to be referred to as the Brennero, and hit the market in 2024. The rumored Fiat will possible be a substitute for the 500X. Each are anticipated to be constructed alongside the Avenger 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 Giant, and STLA Body, and they’ll supply vary figures beginning at 300 miles and going all the best way as much as 500 miles.