The new Jeep 7 seat SUV (codename: H6) has been within the works for fairly a while, however we are able to now affirm that this new SUV may have its world premiere later this yr.
- New 7 seat Jeep to make world debut later this yr.
- India launch of Jeep H6 SUV in first half of 2022.
- RHD model codenamed H6; LHD codenamed H1.
The Jeep H6 can be a major mannequin for India too as, just like the Jeep Compass, it will likely be constructed right here. Actually, Jeep India’s plant in Chakan would be the world hub for manufacturing of the right-hand-drive model. Sources inform us that India manufacturing of the seven seat Jeep H6 SUV will start in April 2022, with an India launch anticipated in Could or June.
New Jeep H6 SUV: What we all know up to now
The brand new Jeep 7seat SUV will share its underpinnings with the Compass, the facelifted model of which was launched in January 2021 in India. As such, this new SUV may have some related physique panels up entrance, with the actual adjustments coming after the B pillar. There can be longer rear doorways a extra upright rear, with distinctive styling that can mimic newer Jeeps just like the Grand Cherokee L and Grand Wagoneer idea.
Sources inform us that the Jeep H6 SUV will get all of the creature comforts of the just lately up to date Compass, together with the likes of cooled seats and a panoramic sunroof, with a good larger concentrate on luxurious and higher-quality cabin supplies. And whereas the primary speaking level is the brand new third row of seats, what additional solidifies the premium, chauffeur-driven expertise would be the availability of captain’s chairs for the center row.
New Jeep H6 SUV: engine and gearbox particulars
The brand new Jeep H6 SUV will include the identical 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, Multijet turbo-diesel engine from the Compass, however it will likely be tuned to provide round 200hp,significantly increased than the 173hp it at the moment makes. The engine can be anticipated to come back with a nine-speed torque-converter automated gearbox as commonplace. And, in fact, this being a Jeep, increased variants are anticipated to come back with all-wheel drive as properly.
Whether or not the Jeep H6 for India will get a petroleum engine stays to be seen, however the left-hand-drive model (codename: H1) of the seven seat SUV will most probably get the model’s new 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine.
Jeep H6 seven seat SUV: India rivals and rivals
Positioned above the Compass, the Jeep H6 SUV with its seven-seat format, AWD and monocoque underpinnings can be a rival for the VW Tiguan Allspace and the Skoda Kodiaq, which is anticipated to be relaunched quickly. Nonetheless, whereas these two rivals are petrol powered, the Jeep’s diesel engine means it is also seen as a substitute for ladder-frame SUVs just like the MG Gloster, Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour.
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