Jeep's new compact SUV is expected to be based on the STLA Small platform, which also underpins the Citroen C3.

The first image of what is believed to be the upcoming Jeep compact SUV has surfaced online. It is expected to be unveiled by the end of this year.

The spy image showcases a heavily camouflaged test mule of the new model. The car appears to have a rectangular radiator grille and a split headlamp set up.

Reports suggest that the new SUV will use Stellantis' STLA Small platform, which also underpins the Citroen C3. It is expected to measure around 4 meters in length and could be offered with multiple powertrain options, including a fully-electric version. All-wheel drive will also be part of the package.

It has also been reported that the SUV is being jointly developed by engineers in Italy and India, which suggests that the product will be targeted at Indian and European markets.

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The Jeep crossover will be based on the CMP platform and will be positioned below the Renegade.

Jeep is reportedly working on a new crossover codenamed Project 516. It will be positioned below the Renegade in Jeep's product line-up.

Now, according to a media report, the new model is likely to enter production in 2022. It will be based on the CMP platform that is shared with other Stellantis brands like Citroen, Peugeot, Vauxhall and DS.

Powertrains for the Project 516 crossover could be sourced from PSA. It is expected to be offered with petrol engine options at launch, with a mild-hybrid variant likely to be introduced by early 2024. The latter will have a front-wheel drive layout with an electric motor positioned between the engine and gearbox. An electric variant is also said to be in the pipeline. It could debut by 2023.

Fiat is also said to be working on a similar crossover based on the same platform. Codenamed Project 364, the crossover is expected to go into production in October 2023.

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Jeep has showcased hybrid versions of the Renegade and Compass at the Geneva Motor Show. These plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are claimed to have lower CO2 emissions and better off-road capabilities.

The PHEV versions will feature a dedicated instrument cluster and a modified infotainment screen to display information regarding the hybrid system.

Both the Renegade and the Compass will be powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor. While the Renegade will develop between 187-237 BHP, the Compass will develop up to 237 BHP with a combination of the internal combustion engine and electric motor.

The engine will power only the front wheels and the electric motor will power the rear wheels independently. Jeep claims that the eAWD system offers better torque and that the system can adjust the torque accordingly in off-road conditions. They also claim that due to a lack of a prop shaft powering the rear wheels, the two axles can be independently controlled in a more effective manner compared to the current full-mechanical system.

Both the SUVs will have an electric range of 50 km with a top speed of 130 km/h in electric mode. The batteries can be charged by the engine or by the plug-in charging cable. 0-100 km/h times are claimed to be around 7 seconds for both the cars. The company has not released detailed specifications as well as timelines for the launch of the hybrid variants.

Spy images of the upcoming Jeep Renegade facelift had surfaced recently. Now, a few more images are doing the rounds of social media revealing a lot more than what we had seen earlier.

In one of the images, you can see the updated front end of the Renegade. The SUV gets LED headlights that seem to have been carried over from the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The 7-slat grille has chrome highlights, while the front fascia appears to be painted grey. The front bumper has been redesigned such that the indicators are now placed on either side, while the circular fog lamps flank the lower grille. The front bumper has integrated air dams and is finished in a monotone theme.

The second image shows the centre console of the new Renegade. The new model is expected to get a larger infotainment screen placed within a rugged plastic frame.

The Renegade in its refreshed avatar is likely to hit the Indian shores around 2019. The India-spec Renegade is expected to come with a 2.0-litre diesel engine and may also be offered with a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It will take on the Hyundai Creta, Renault Captur and the likes.

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If reports doing rounds on the Internet are to be believed, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has finally decided to introduce the Jeep brand in India. Jeep will reportedly start its Indian operations on a later date in August 2016.

The American SUV maker will initially introduce the Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee, while other products will follow in the coming months. Jeep recently revealed specifications of the Grand Cherokee on its Indian website. It will be offered in three trim levels: Limited, Summit, and SRT.

The other product that will be introduced with Jeep's Indian entry would be the Wrangler. Jeep has officially confirmed that India would get only the five-door Wrangler, a decision taken to offer the more practical version.

The speculated replacement of the Jeep Compass, which is currently codenamed as the C-SUV, will also launch in India in the course of the next few years. Jeep also appears to be planning to launch the Renegade in India, going by its recent spy shots.

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Jeep's mini SUV - the Renegade has been spotted testing once again. The car was seen in Chennai alongside a Skoda Yeti.

According to media reports, the Renegade was being tested with a certain hardware, which will be shared with the upcoming Jeep SUV (codenamed Jeep 551), which is likely to be a rival for the Yeti.

The Jeep 551 shares the same platform as the Renegade and is expected to be built in India (click here to read report). The car will be built at the Tata-Fiat JV facility in Ranjangaon. The facility will also be assembling some other Jeep models.

In international markets, the Renegade is available with multiple engine options - 1.4-litre, MultiAir II petrol (138 BHP / 230 Nm), 1.6-litre, E-TORQ petrol (109 BHP / 152 Nm), 1.6-litre, Multijet II diesel (118 BHP / 320 Nm) and a 2.0-litre, Multijet II diesel (138 BHP or 168 BHP / 350 Nm). These engines are mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic transmission.

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Jeep's arrival in the Indian market has been one of the most delayed sagas in the Indian automotive industry, but the showcase at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo marks a big step forward for the FCA subsidiary. While models like the Cherokee SRT, Cherokee and Wrangler Unlimited were presented at the event, many have been waiting for word on Jeep's new small SUV.

FCA India Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. President and Managing Director - Kevin Glynn, has confirmed that the company is going to build an all-new vehicle in India, expected to debut in mid-2017.

The unnamed SUV (codenamed - Jeep 551) will be built at the Tata-Fiat JV facility in Ranjangaon, with an investment of around $280 million. The investment will be directed towards the plant's expansion in order to build the new SUV and assemble a few other Jeep models at a later stage. The new Jeep model is expected to be offered with petrol and diesel engines and may share its platform with the Renegade, which has been spied testing in India.

Jeep is planning to set up exclusive outlets named "Jeep Destinations" in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Cochin in the first phase, followed by Kolkata, Lucknow and Chandigarh.

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Jeep's baby SUV - the Renegade, has been caught testing in India. While Jeep is expected to begin its Indian expedition with the Wrangler Unlimited, Grand Cherokee SRT and Grand Cherokee, the Renegade would make the Jeep brand accessible to mid-size premium SUV buyers.

It isn't clear if the test mules seen here are being tested for the Indian market or for global benchmarking. If Jeep isn't launching the Renegade here, the camouflaged cars could be testing powertrains for the upcoming Rs. 20-25 lakh Jeep SUV that it is expected to make its Indian debut in 2017.

In the UK, the Renegade is available with engine options like the 1.4L MultiAir II petrol (138 BHP / 230 Nm), 1.6L E-TORQ petrol (109 BHP / 152 Nm), 1.6L Multijet II diesel (118 BHP / 320 Nm) and a 2.0L Multijet II diesel (138/168 BHP / 350 Nm). The Renegade can be had with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and is available with manual and automatic gearboxes.

Spy shot via: Motor Octane