Otoloka.id- Jeep is interested in expanding the market by presenting a small SUV. Reportedly the tiny SUV will be similar to the Suzuki Jimny. This Ohio-based automotive manufacturer is known to be preparing a small SUV which will be projected under Renegade as the smallest model at this time.
Quoted from caranddrive.com, this Jeep will be completely emission-free and is expected to arrive in 2025. “The Renegade is a B-segment, so there’s definitely room under it and that’s something we’re looking at,” said Mark Allen, Jeep’s head of exterior design.
The tiny SUV dubbed the Baby Jeep will be a fully electric vehicle. The creation of the Baby Jeep was due to the collaboration between FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) and PSA (which houses Peugeot and Citroen) which started to develop an ultra-compact SUV.
He said that interest in eco-friendly small SUVs will be widespread in the future. This mini SUV was developed with the European market in mind as it is one of the fastest growing segments there.
Marco Pigozzi, Head of Marketing for Jeep Europe, said the car will offer a lot of practicality, but without compromising on the off-road capabilities Jeep is known for. “It can be used as a stubborn Jeep, but it’s also been designed for everyday use,” says Pigozzi.
Baby Jeep Will Use New Platform
Although it has not been revealed about the design of its form, the Baby Jeep is rumored to be adopting a modern retro design with a Jeep-style boxed shape. For information, Jeep has pushed its products to be powered by electric batteries.
Starting with the launch of the Renegade and Compass hybrid versions. As for the Baby Jeep, most likely this suzuki Jimny 2021 rival will use the latest generation e-CMP platform from Stellantis. Common Modular Platform (CMP) used by Peugeot 2008.
