What major information has the company shared so far regarding Jeep’s upcoming new mid-size SUV? According to reports, which existing model can this new Jeep SUV replace? What is said to be the biggest feature of the ARGOS platform used in the new Jeep SUV?
If If you are thinking of buying a new SUV, then waiting a little may be beneficial for you. A powerful American mid-size SUV is about to enter the Indian car market, and this SUV will be from Jeep. Although, the name of this SUV has not been finalized yet, but the company has shown its concept design. Jeep currently sells vehicles like Wrangler, Compass, Meridian and Grand Cherokee in India. According to a report by MotorOctane, this upcoming SUV from Jeep can replace the Jeep Compass.
The company has not yet given much information about this SUV, but the concept has a thick bonnet with DRLs attached to it. The overall look of this SUV is boxy and it has flush-type door handles. Its 7-slot grille is similar to the Compass. Apart from this, the skid plate below clearly shows that this SUV will be ready for off-road, that is, it will be a 4×4 vehicle. The concept SUV looks quite large, which is expected to give it a strong presence on the roads. However, it is also possible that many of these features may not be included in the production model.
Tata’s new platform
It is also being said in the reports that this new SUV of Jeep will be based on Tata’s new ARGOS platform. The same platform is also being used in Tata Sierra. Jeep can use it for its new SUV. One of the most striking features of this platform is that it can support many types of powertrains including ICE, hybrid and CNG. Additionally, it is also compatible with 4×4. With this, Jeep’s upcoming SUV can become an adventure lifestyle SUV.
price
Talking about powertrain, a 2.0-litre diesel engine or Sierra’s 1.5-litre diesel and petrol engine can be used in the new Jeep SUV. Apart from this, Jeep can also offer new hybrid technology. Its 4×4 technology makes it an exciting SUV. Jeep has not yet revealed the launch date of this upcoming SUV, but the company has said in an investor report that it could be launched by 2028. This model is currently in the initial phase of production. Its starting price can be Rs 15 lakh.