New Delhi: Jeep revealed three new electric SUVs – the Avenger, Recon and Wagoneer S – during 4xe Day 2022. A fourth EV was also teased that Jeep says will showcase the future of the brand, but nothing more about the car was revealed. The SUV maker has also announced that it will launch electrified 4x versions of all its models.
Jeep Avenger is the brand’s smallest SUV
The Avenger, Jeep’s smallest SUV, will be launched in Europe in the first half of 2023 and will be the first to use Stellantis’ STLA Small platform. There will also be a mild hybrid Avenger that will use the CMP platform, but details about its powertrain remain scarce. More details about the Avenger will be revealed on October 17 during the 2022 Paris Motor Show.
Jeep claims the small EV SUV has an estimated range of around 400km. It will be powered by Jeep electric motors that produce 95 horsepower, with either two or four installed depending on the variant. With four electric motors, it could produce up to 400 horsepower.
The Avenger will also be available in two- and four-wheel drive versions. Jeep claims it will give the Avenger “impressive” ground clearance, good ground clearance and approach angles.
The Avenger will be manufactured at the Stellantis plant in Tychy, Poland, and will be sold in Europe, Japan and South Korea. It could also be launched in India in the future.
Jeep Avenger: exterior and interior
Jeep unveiled the exterior design of the Avenger in March. The base SUV has a protective grille, which is closed on the EV version and features an “e” logo to highlight the model’s electric features. The headlights have a split layout with thin LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) located directly below the hood line.
In profile, the Avenger has prominent wheel arches, a prominent shoulder line and a notable amount of black body cladding to add to its SUV character. At the rear, there are square taillights with X-shaped LED lights. There is also an “e” logo on the tailgate in the lower left corner, and the bumper also has a lot of black body cladding and a faux cover strip.
The five-seat interior of the Avenger is shown with a large standalone touchscreen that sits above the central AC vents. Other than that, not much has been revealed about the interior of the small EV powered SUV.
Jeep Wagoneer S: Platform and Powertrain
The Wagoneer S – just a codename for now – will be the top model in the Jeep range. The upcoming EV SUV is likely to have a large battery that will give it a range of up to 640 km. Jeep aims for the electric Wagoneer S to accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds and produce around 600 horsepower.
Although details are scarce, the Wagoneer S will be among the first to be built on the STLA Large Stellantis platform. It will be launched by the end of 2025 and will be launched in the US first.
Jeep Wagoneer S: advantages of exterior design
The Wagoneer S will be equipped with LED backlighting of Jeep’s signature seven-slat grille, which is flanked by thin headlights and has an LED DRL light bar. In profile, Jeep’s top-of-the-range EV has sleek body lines and recessed door handles, along with a chrome accent that sits above the windows.
At the rear, the Wagoneer S is shown with a sloping roofline and a large wing supported by D-pillars. In addition, the rear will also receive an LED light bar for the taillights, highlighted by a chrome bar.
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Jeep Recon: off-road EV
Under the hood, so to speak, the off-road Jeep Recon will share a similar platform, performance and range to the Wagoneer S. The Wrangler-inspired Recon will get removable doors and an open-top design. one touch power function. Jeep went on to mention that the Recon has “impressive approach, departure and break-in angles.”
Jeep mentions that the Recon will feature off-road rated capabilities with the Jeep Selec-Terrain traction control system, e-locker axle technology, all-terrain tires and other off-road goodies. While details on the Recon are scarce, it is expected to rival the Ford Bronco Sport.
