Upcoming New Jeep India SUV
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Jeep India Plans More SUVs – Creta Rival Coming In?

The American SUV manufacturer, Jeep is planning to expand its Indian product portfolio in coming years. Nipun Mahajan, Head of Jeep India, has revealed that the company is “working on its next set of portfolios for the domestic market”. The carmaker is optimistic about its growth for next year. Currently, it sells four models covering the premium SUV segment – new Grand Cherokee, Meridian, Wrangler and Compass. Jeep aims to build a strong customer base in terms of product and services.

In 2021, Jeep India managed to sell 12,136 units registering a growth of 130 percent over 2020. While the company hasn’t yet revealed its sales volume expectation for 2022, it’s reported to be 20 percent higher than 2021. The company might retail 14,500 units by the end of this year, while maintaining the current growth rate. Recently, Jeep introduced the new Grand Cherokee as a CKD unit at a staring price of Rs 77.5 lakh (ex-showroom).

New Jeep Avenger SUV

While Jeep India remains tight lipped about its upcoming new models, it’s expected to bring in the Jeep Avenger SUV to challenge Hyundai Creta. The model recently had its world premiere alongside the Jeep Recon and Wagoneer S electric SUVs during 4xe Day 2022. The Avenger has been built on the modular CMP platform that also underpins the Citroen C3 hatchback. For power, the SUV uses a 1.2L turbo petrol engine that pushes out a maximum power of 100bhp. It will also be offered with the petrol/diesel engine options along with the Jeep’s Selec Terrain off-road modes – Normal, Eco, Sport, Mud and Snow.

The new Jeep Avenger SUV’s electric iteration will promise power worth 156bhp and 260Nm of torque from the electric motors. Its range will be around 400km. The SUV will come with a Stellantis-built 54kWh battery pack. Some of its key features will include LED split headlamps with LED DRLs, 18-inch alloy wheels, squared-off taillamps with X-shaped LED lights, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual zone climate control, leather wrapped steering wheel, leatherette seats, a digital driver’s display, Level 2 autonomous driving capability and more.

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Jeep India Plans More SUVs – Creta Rival Coming In?
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