- Jeep has unveiled the profile of the all-new Compass in an official teaser sketch ahead of its debut.
- The next-generation of the compact SUV will offer a variety of powertrain options, including hybrid and electric.
- The new model will launch in Europe in 2025, with North America following closely in 2026.
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.
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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 outgoing Jeep Compass (above) compared to the new generation (below).
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 (100 kW/136 PS) and paired with a 28 hp (21 kW/29 PS) 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 (240 kW/320 PS) via dual motors, while the long-range version has a 96 kWh battery, offering up to 435 miles (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.
The current Jeep Compass production line in Melfi, Italy.