The next-generation Jeep Compass has been confirmed for a global debut in Europe by mid-2025. The next-generation Compass was first teased in October 2024, and this latest release shows us some new design details of the upcoming SUV. The new Compass will be underpinned by the STLA Medium platform and will be produced in Melfi, Italy.
- Next-gen Compass to get hybrid and all-electric powertrain options
- All-wheel drive will be available on select variants
- New Compass world debut by mid-2025
Next-gen Jeep Compass new design details
Draws design cues from Grand Cherokee
The first teaser of the Compass had already given us a preview of the boxy, upright silhouette of the next-generation SUV. And now we have got a look at the lighting elements of the new Compass that seem inspired by the larger Grand Cherokee SUV. The headlamps look like a simple, rectangular LED unit that has foregone the slight kink seen the current Compass’ headlamps. The grille also gets its own lighting elements, and has a blanked-off look. At the rear, there’s a two-part LED signature for the tail lamps, and it wraps over to the rear fender as well.
The previous teaser showing the profile of the SUV also hinted at a tapering window line, chunky cladding over the wheel arches, a flat bonnet line and pronounced. Jeep, however, hasn’t offered any glimpse at the new Compass’ interior.
Next-gen Jeep Compass platform and powertrain details
Will get both hybrid and electric powertrains
As mentioned, the next-generation Jeep Compass will be underpinned by the STLA Medium platform which it will also share with the next-generation Citroen C5 Aircross; we recently also reported to you with leaked patent images of the latter, showing the production-spec design.
Although specific details aren’t out yet, Jeep has confirmed that the Compass will come with mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric powertrain options. Select variants will also be available with all-wheel drive system.
Next-gen Compass will use new STLA M platform.
Next-gen Jeep Compass India launch plans
As we have reported previously, the next-gen Compass will not come to India. Sources tell us that the new STLA Medium platform failed to meet the commercial viability for the Indian market, forcing Stellantis to cancel it. Given that the existing Compass sells in just three-digits on a monthly basis, the involved expense did not justify the expected volumes from the new Compass in India.
The new Compass will debut in Europe with production beginning in Melfi, Italy in 2025, before expanding to North America and around the world in 2026.
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