Even though it's been eight years since its launch, the Jeep Compass continues to perform well. By September 2024, 84,474 units had been delivered in the United States, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period last year. A new generation of the Compass is on the horizon, but you'll need to be patient. The first teaser, released today, hints at the crossover's upcoming global debut in Europe.
Accompanying the teaser is a design sketch revealing that the Compass will go fully electric by adopting the STLA Medium platform. However, there will still be versions equipped with combustion engines, including traditional ICE and hybrid options. Jeep refers to the Compass as its 'most globally available model,' aiming to cater to a wide range of preferences.
Production of the new Compass will start at Stellantis' Melfi plant in Italy next year, with plans to expand to North America and other regions by 2026. In the U.S., the next-generation Compass will slot in above a new Renegade and below the Recon and a yet-to-be-revealed 'new mainstream utility vehicle,' all of which are expected by 2027, according to a product roadmap from June.
The teaser suggests evolutionary styling, possibly with a revised quarter glass design. The new Compass appears to be slightly larger, based on the distance between the C and D rear pillars. Several Stellantis vehicles already use the STLA Medium platform, including the Peugeot 3008 and 5008, the Opel Grandland, and the upcoming next-gen Citroën C5 Aircross.
The E-3008, the first Stellantis product on this platform, offers up to 435 miles of range and is available in front- and all-wheel-drive configurations with single- and dual-motor setups. It comes with 73- and 98-kWh battery packs that support 160-kW DC charging. Expect Jeep's version to share many similarities with its European counterparts.
