After abandoning price lists around the world in 2023, the Jeep Cherokee she is ready to return. As anticipated by the CEO of Jeep, Antonio Filosa, during the Los Angeles Motor Show, in 2025 one will come new generation of the American SUV, which for the first time will also be offered with hybrid engines.
For the moment, the House has revealed other details, although some US media, such as Automotive News, report that the model It won’t be a plug-in hybrid.
No refills
Apparently, therefore, Jeep is planning a different strategy compared to what it did with the Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, both sold with plug-in hybrid powertrains. It is probable that the uncertainties in the countries weighed on this decision United States linked to the support for plug-in and 100% electric models of the new Trump administration and a market that is still very lukewarm towards rechargeable hybrids.
At this point, the Cherokee is likely to be offered with one configuration mild hybrida bit like what was done with the Avenger 4xe. However, the presence of a cannot be ruled out electric powertrain with petrol range extenderwith the heat engine used as a “generator” for the electric unit. A solution that Stellantis has already used with the Ramcharger version of the Ram 1500 pick-up.
Big but no “Big”
What will the new Cherokee be like? As mentioned, official information is currently scarce, but taking a look at Jeep’s plans revealed last June one might think that the new model it will grow in size compared to the previous generation.
The Jeep lineup in North America for 2027
In fact, in the commercial strategy presented a few months ago by the American company, the arrival of a new D-segment SUV is highlighted, which will make up a new range by 2027.
This model is placed at the same level as electric cars such as Wagoneer and Recon and it is therefore possible that it has similar dimensions, i.e. between 4.7 and 4.8 m in length, however less than its “big sister” Grand Cherokee. Unlike the other two Jeeps, however, this one will not have electric motors and should represent an important portion of sales in the segment for the brand.
Source: it.motor1.com
