Jeep will reveal its new SUV at the 2016 Sao Paulo Motor Show. It will be the replacement for the Compass and Patriot models. It will slot into the D+segment of the Indian car market above the Renegade crossover.
This is an important vehicle for Jeep’s Indian operations which is expected to begin later this year. The automaker will start first with the Wrangler and Cherokee through the CBU route but will commence local assembly with this new SUV from sometime in 2017. They have already imported assembly line components for the same from South Korea and are believed to have made a substantial investment to expand operations at their Ranjangaon facility.
Spy pictures reveal a crossover design with all the signature Jeep elements like slatted grille, tail lamps and obviously high ground clearance. It will make use of the same platform as the 500X and the Renegade but will obviously be longer, wider and taller.
It is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 26 lakh to Rs 32 lakh and will be in competition with the Ford Endeavour and the Toyota Fortuner as well as cars like the Skoda Superb.
