2025 Jeep Compass leaked before debut
TDT | agencies
Images of the 2025 Jeep Compass have surfaced ahead of its official global unveiling. The next-generation model is based on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform and will be manufactured in Melfi, Italy, with its first launch set for the European market.
Jeep had previously released teaser images of the SUV, and the newly leaked pictures closely align with those previews. The updated Compass appears to take design cues from the Cherokee, particularly in the headlamp design. The front grille features integrated lighting elements, while the rear gets new wrap-around LED tail lamps. Both front and rear bumpers showcase a more aggressive design, complemented by side body cladding and a blacked-out roof.
Powertrain options for the new Compass will include an e-hybrid, an e-hybrid plug-in, and a fully electric variant. Select models will also offer allwheel drive.
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