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New Jeep Compact SUV (Sonet, Venue Rival) Confirmed For India

Jeep has planned four new SUVs for the Indian market that will arrive in the next two years. Speaking to Autocar, Partha Datta, President and Managing Director, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India has revealed that the company will expand its Indian product portfolio with four new models including the updated Jeep Compass. The lineup will also include a new 7-seater SUV, locally assembled Wrangler and Grand Cherokee and a sub-4 metre SUV.

The new Jeep subcompact SUV (codenamed – Jeep 526) is currently in its development stage and is reported to hit roads sometime in 2022. The model’s “architecture and feature content are being fine-tuned”. Interestingly, it will be the smallest and most affordable Jeep in the country. Its prices are likely to start around Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).  

Jeep Small SUV (1)

In the company’s product lineup, it will be placed below the upcoming Jeep Renegade SUV. The new Jeep compact SUV will face challenge from cars like the newly-launched Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Ford EcoSport and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.

Reports suggest that the upcoming Jeep compact SUV might be designed on the Groupe PSA’s CMP (Common Modular Platfrom). In 2019, Groupe PSA and FCA joined hands to develop new products and technologies and share platforms. The CMP architecture supports different body styles and multiple engine setups including electric and plug-in hybrids.

Jeep 526 Compact SUV

The SUV is likely to be offered with the 1.3L turbocharged petrol engine that will be tuned for generating power worth 130bhp and 150bhp. The carmaker might also offer a diesel powertrain, depending on the market situation. The upcoming new Jeep compact SUV could be the first model in its segment to offer AWD (all-wheel-drive) system. FCA’s Ranjangaon based plant will serve as production hub for the new Jeep small SUV.

More details on the upcoming new Jeep subcompact SUV are likely to be revealed in near future. Stay tuned to IndiaCarNews.

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New Jeep Compact SUV (Sonet, Venue Rival) Confirmed For India
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