American automaker, Jeep is currently selling the Compass as locally developed product. Apart from this model, Jeep is selling the Wrangler as CBU model. The company is now readying wide range products, and will enter into the highly-competitive sub-4 meter SUV segment that’s currently dominated by the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon and the Hyundai Venue. Here’s a complete list of upcoming Jeep SUVs in India in the next few years.
Upcoming Jeep SUVs
2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk
American SUV maker has already launched the facelifted Compass SUV in India. The company is now ready to launch the new Compass Trailhawk in our market by February-March 2022. The new model will come with design changes in the form of new LED headlamps & new bumpers with better approach and departure angle. Inside the cabin, the SUV will get a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with UConnect 5 software supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with voice recognition.
The SUV will be powered by the same 2.0-litre Multijet diesel engine paired to a 9-speed automatic gearbox. This engine produces 170bhp and 350Nm of torque. It will come with an Activ Drive 4×4 system, Rock mode and hill descent control.
Expected Price – Rs 30 lakh – Rs 35 lakh
Expected Launch – Feb-March 2022
Jeep Sub-4 meter SUV
The second model in our list of upcoming Jeep SUVs is an all-new sub-4 meter SUV, which is currently under development. The company has confirmed that a sub-4 meter SUV based on Stellantis’s new CMP (Common Modular Platform) will go on sale in India in 2023-24. To be positioned below the Renegade, the small SUV will lock horns against the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300 and the Kia Seltos. While details about the vehicle are yet to be announced, it is expected that the new compact SUV will feature the signature SUV-like rugged design combined with off-road capabilities.
If reports are to be believed, the new Jeep sub-4 meter SUV will be powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine. This engine can produce up to 130bhp of maximum power. The vehicle is also reportedly to get a hybrid powertrain; however, India-launch of the hybrid or electric version is yet to be confirmed.
Expected Price – Rs 9 lakh – Rs 14 lakh
Expected Launch – 2023-24
Jeep Meridian 7-seater SUV
The American SUV maker, Jeep will launch a 7-seater SUV based on the Brazilian-spec Commander SUV in India. It is based on the Small Wide 4×4 platform that underpins the Compass and the Renegade. The platform has been modified to accommodate a longer wheelbase. Dimensionally, the new SUV is 4,769mm long, 1,859mm wide and 1,682mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,794mm. The wheelbase has been increased by 158mm to accommodate a longer body. Compared to the Compass, the new Meridian is around 364mm longer, 41mm wider and 42mm taller.
The upcoming Jeep Meridian 7-seater SUV will be powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, which is likely to get a 48V mild hybrid system. It is likely to produce around 200bhp of power, and will be paired to a 9-speed automatic gearbox with AWD system.
Expected Price – Rs 28 lakh – Rs 35 lakh
Expected Launch – Mid-2022
Locally assembled 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The next model in our list of upcoming Jeep SUVs is the locally assembled 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The company will launch the 5-seater version, which is positioned between the Commander & the 3-row Grand Cherokee L. It is 294mm shorter than the Chrokee L; however, both models share the design and the body panels. It gets active grille-shutters, air curtains and re-styled rear pillars, which should improve the aerodynamic efficiency.
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be offered with multiple engine and gearbox options. It will get a 290bhp, 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine and a 357bhp, 5.7-litre Hermi V8 engine. Both engines will be paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The SUV will also get Jeep’s 4xe technology.
Expected Price – Rs 65 lakh – Rs 70 lakh
Expected Launch – 2022
