Whereas the upcoming Jeep seven-seat SUV could have fairly just a few issues in frequent with the Compass SUV, it’ll have its personal id and branding and won’t carry ‘Compass’ title.
- New Jeep 7-seat SUV can be longer than the Compass
- It can include a 2.0-litre, Multijet turbo-diesel producing round 200hp
- Jeep will place it to rival the MG Gloster, Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour
Jeep seven-seat SUV: What we all know to date
The brand new seven-seat SUV being developed by Jeep will use the identical monocoque platform because the Compass accessible in India. Nonetheless, the carmaker goes to tweak the platform with a purpose to enhance its size, to accommodate the added row of seats. This enhance received’t simply be within the extremities, because the wheelbase will even be elevated. This could translate to improved inside house, particularly within the center row.
Jeep will even look to place this D-segment SUV increased than the five-seat Compass, therefore it’s anticipated to be very nicely geared up. This additionally implies that we are able to anticipate to see all of the options that can come within the Compass facelift like the big touchscreen system, a panoramic sunroof, 18-inch wheels and cruise management to call just a few, to make their technique to the bigger SUV.
Jeep seven-seat SUV: design and styling
When it comes to design, whereas Jeep hasn’t formally showcased the SUV, it’s anticipated to characteristic comparable styling up entrance because the just lately revealed Compass facelift. Nonetheless, Jeep can also be going to make some beauty adjustments in order to additional bolster the seven-seat SUV’s unbiased id.
Moreover, the brand new SUV’s rear doorways will probably be longer than the Compass’ (to help ingress-egress), and the rear styling can be significantly totally different due the elevated rear overhang.
Jeep seven-seat SUV: Engine and gearbox particulars
Powering the 7-seat Jeep SUV would be the identical 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, Multijet turbo-diesel engine from the Compass. Although, as we had beforehand reported, will probably be tuned to provide round 200hp within the bigger SUV. This can be noticeably increased than the Compass’ 173hp state of tune. The engine can also be anticipated to come back with a nine-speed torque converter automated gearbox as customary. Increased variants are anticipated to come back with four-wheel drive as nicely.
Jeep seven-seat SUV: competitors examine
Jeep can be positioning the seven-seat SUV such that it straight competes with the big ladder-on-frame, three-row SUVs such because the MG Gloster, Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour. The brand new mannequin is slated to be launched in India, someday in late 2021.
Initially printed within the ‘Confidential’ part of Autocar India’s December 2020 subject.
IMAGE – 2021 Jeep Grand Wagoneer idea picture used for illustration.
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