- The new Jeep Compass shows more skin in teasers ahead of its global debut.
- It has been confirmed that production of the SUV will begin in Italy this year.
- However, the North American launch of the Jeep Compass might be delayed.
Stellantis has dropped a few more teasers of the new-generation Jeep Compass, revealing that it will make its global debut in Europe this spring.
European production of the revamped Compass will begin later this year at the Melfi plant in Italy, a detail confirmed to Carscoops by Stellantis spokesperson Lou Ann Gosselin last month. Meanwhile, production at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Canada has been put on hold as Stellantis rethinks its product strategy for North America.
More Changes on the Horizon for Jeep
In addition to the initial teaser showing the Compass’ profile, Jeep has now unveiled more design details. The SUV will retain its iconic seven-slot grille, paired with a set of boxier headlights—an homage to the Jeep Recon, though these headlights are a bit slimmer here. The updated taillights feature sharp LED graphics that follow the contours of the rear shoulders.
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The new Compass will ride on Stellantis’ STLA Medium architecture, which it shares with several other models, including the Peugeot 3008/5008, Opel Grandland, DS 7, and the upcoming Citroen C5 Aircross. The Compass will offer a variety of powertrain options, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric versions, with all-wheel drive available on certain trims.
Stellantis promises the new Compass will offer “affordable Jeep capability, best-in-class performance, and state-of-the-art technology.” As with other SUVs in the Stellantis family, we can expect the latest in connectivity and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) from their parts bin.
But unlike some of its more mainstream counterparts, the Compass is likely to lean into its adventurous roots, sporting bolder interior accents—think along the lines of the smaller Jeep Avenger.
Launch Timeline Still in Flux
While the European launch is set for the second half of 2025, the timing for the Compass’ arrival in North America remains unclear. There are rumors that Stellantis may reconsider launching the electric version in the United States and Canada, which could push the release back by as much as a year.
As we get closer to its spring debut, more details about the new Jeep Compass are sure to surface. In the meantime, it seems North America will have to play the waiting game a little longer.
