Jeep unveils new Cherokee SUV with hybrid powertrain ahead of 2025 launch
Jeep has revealed the first image and details of the new Cherokee SUV, set to arrive later this year. The 2025 Jeep Cherokee will include a hybrid powertrain and sit between the Compass and Grand Cherokee in the lineup. Production and additional specifications have yet to be confirmed by Stellantis
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Jeep released the first official look at the upcoming 2025 Jeep Cherokee SUV on Thursday, May 28, confirming that the redesigned midsize vehicle will feature a hybrid powertrain. The brand did not clarify whether the model will use a standard hybrid system or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) configuration, both of which are already in use on other Jeep models.Stellantis, Jeep's parent company, expects the 2025 Jeep Cherokee to play a significant role in revitalizing the brand's lineup. Positioned between the Jeep Compass and Jeep Grand Cherokee, the new Cherokee will target the midsize SUV segment with competitive pricing and additional features. Jeep has not released detailed specifications or pricing, though historically the Cherokee's entry-level price has been near $30,000. For comparison, the 2025 Compass starts at around $27,000 and the 2025 Grand Cherokee at approximately $36,500.Also read: From trainee to CEO: Antonio Filosa, the new boss of Jeep maker Stellantis The SUV is expected to bolster Jeep's offering in the highly competitive midsize category, where the brand aims to regain market share lost in recent years due to affordability concerns and product cancellations.Jeep did not disclose the production site for the 2025 Jeep Cherokee. Industry analysts and union representatives have indicated that the vehicle is likely to be manufactured in Mexico, based on prior corporate planning. This production strategy predates current US tariff policies, including a 25 per cent import duty on vehicles.Previously, the Jeep Cherokee was produced in Belvidere, Illinois, but that facility has remained idle since early 2023 following the model's discontinuation as part of cost-cutting and manufacturing realignment efforts. The termination of both the Cherokee and the smaller Renegade SUV after the 2023 model year contributed to Jeep's continued sales declines.Jeep has now experienced six consecutive years of falling annual US sales, with a 10 per cent drop recorded in the first quarter of 2025. The reintroduction of the Cherokee and other upcoming models is expected to be a key focus for Stellantis executive Antonio Filosa, who recently transitioned to lead the company's Americas region after overseeing Jeep's restructuring strategy.Also read: US new car sales rose to five-year high in 2024, helped by hybrids Additional details on trim levels, performance specifications, and exact launch timing are expected later this year as Jeep continues to execute its product renewal plan.
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