Stellantis has dropped the first teaser of the all-new Jeep Compass, confirming it will come with multiple powertrain options. The compact SUV is set to go on sale in Europe in 2025, with its North American and global launches following in 2026. The second generation of the Jeep Compass has been around since 2016, and despite a major facelift in 2021, it ‘s long overdue for a major redesign. The teaser sketch hints at a more sculpted look, with pronounced shoulders and a sleek wraparound greenhouse, while keeping the signature boxy wheel arches. The front and rear styling borrows from the larger Jeep Grand Cherokee, featuring slim lighting units and short overhangs.
This third-generation Compass will be the
first Jeep built on the STLA Medium platform, which it will share with
similar-sized SUVs from other Stellantis brands, including the Peugeot
3008/5008, Opel Grandland, and the upcoming successors to the Citroen C5
Aircross and DS 7. Jeep has confirmed that the new Compass will offer
four-wheel-drive and “various multi-energy propulsion systems,” but they’re
keeping the specifics under wraps for now. The STLA Medium platform is designed
to accommodate internal combustion engines (ICE), mild-hybrids, plug-in
hybrids, and fully electric powertrains. However, at present, only the
dual-motor EV setup supports all-wheel drive—at least in the Peugeot E-3008
range.
The new Compass will likely get different
powertrains depending on the market. In Europe, the entry-level model could be
powered by a mild-hybrid 1.2-liter gasoline engine, delivering 134 hp and paired with a 28 hp electric motor integrated into
a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Jeep is expected to offer
multiple electric variants with varying power outputs and battery sizes. In the
mechanically-related Peugeot, the most powerful AWD version produces 316 hp via dual motors, while the long-range version has a 96 kWh
battery, offering up to 700 km on a single charge.
Jeep promises the new Compass will deliver
“affordable capability, top performance, and advanced technology,” which
suggests we can expect sophisticated infotainment and advanced driver
assistance systems (ADAS). Production of the new Compass will kick off next
year at the Melfi plant in Italy. More locations will be added in the future,
as the roll-out continues to other markets. The current model is built in four
factories—Ranjangaon (India), Pernambuco (Brazil), Toluca (Mexico), and Melfi
(Italy)—and serves over 100 markets worldwide.