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Jeep Avenger 4xe debutsWith a 136 bhp 1.2L Turbo Petrol engine mated to two electric motors (one at each axle), Jeep Avenger 4xe gets 4WD capability for the first timeRevealed a couple of years ago, Jeep Avenger is one of company’s newest endeavours. At around 4.1m long, it is the smallest Jeep and has a good probability of launching in India. After revealing mild-hybrid petrol and fully-electric powertrains with a sole FWD layout, Jeep Avenger 4xe just broke covers packing 4WD for the first time.Jeep Avenger 4xe Debuts With Much Awaited 4WD SystemWhen you think of a Jeep, a tough SUV with off-roading capability is what crosses anyone’s mind. Rightfully so. Jeep is one of the most celebrated off-road SUV manufacturing brands. In recent times, Jeep has been incorporating multiple monocoque SUVs but all of them at least have 4WD options.Avenger 4xe debutsJeep’s smallest offering, Avenger, lacked 4WD capability entirely and faced criticisms from purists. Another criticism of Avenger is that it is the only Jeep not on sale in USA. Jeep is addressing one criticism as of now and unveiled Avenger 4xe with 4WD capability.Speculations suggest Jeep will launch a smaller SUV based on CMP platform shared with Citroen C3 Aircross. That vehicle could potentially take Avenger name and strike design and proportion similarities with global Avenger. Within Stellantis’ umbrella global Jeep Avenger has sister products in the form of Fiat 600 and Alfa Romeo Junior (used to be called Milano SUV).Avenger 4xe debutsHow does 4xe system work?New Jeep Avenger 4xe packs a 1.2L 3-cyl Turbo Petrol engine. This engine alone generates 136 bhp of peak power and sends this power to the wheels via a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Coupled with this engine, are two electric motors, one at each axle. Each motor is rated at 28 bhp and can deliver instantaneous torque, typical of EVs.Avenger 4xe Rugged LooksUp to 30 km/h, Jeep Avenger 4xe is always in 4X4 mode by default and has a 50:50 power distribution between front and rear axles. Between 30 km/h to 90 km/h, Jeep Avenger 4xe switches to 4X2 (front wheel drive) mode and rear motor is kept at standby and only comes to life when necessary.Avenger 4xe DashboardWhen cruising over 90 km/h, Jeep Avenger 4xe system completely disengages rear motor and defaults to front wheel drive to save on precious fuel. Jeep claims 0-100 km/h sprint takes 9.5 seconds and Avenger 4xe can hit a top-speed of 195 km/h.Increased off-road prowessWith the 4xe variant, off-road capability of Jeep Avenger is enhanced too. Ground clearance has been raised to 210 mm, thanks to new multi-link rear suspension with 4xe. Approach angle is increased to 22-degree, departure angle to 35-degree and breakover angle to 21-degree. Water wading capability is increased to 400 mm.Avenger 4xe InteriorsSnow, Sand & Mud, Sport, and Auto driving modes allow versatility and increase off-road prowess further. Jeep Avenger 4xe gets beefy bumpers, rear tow hitch and roof rails as standard, while all-terrain tyres are optional. It will go on sale in Europe by the end of 2024.Avenger 4xe Profile More

The 54 kWh battery pack on Jeep Avenger enables it to travel up to 400 km (WLTP cycle) on a single chargeJeep Avenger Electric
The smallest Jeep ever, debuted in Europe in the form of Avenger. There are a lot of firsts associated with the Jeep Avenger. It is Jeep’s first-ever BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) and the first-ever Jeep to only have a FWD (Front Wheel Drive) architecture. However, there are possibilities of ICE, hybrid and eAWD variants in the future.
Jeep Avenger debuted in Europe ahead of spawning an Italian cousin in the form of Fiat 600. Jeep Avenger will be the first among many BEVs from Jeep. The company aims to launch four BEVs by 2025 and go fully electric by the end of 2030.
Jeep Avenger EV Variant Wise Features
Jeep Avenger Electric SUV prices are not yet out, but variant details are revealed. It will get three trim levels. They are Longitude, Altitude and Summit. Colour palette consists of Ruby, Volcano, Stone, Lake Sun, Granite and Snow. If you scratched your head, Ruby is red, Volcano is Black, Stone is sand grey, Lake Sun is light blue, Granite is granite and Snow is white.
Longitude is the base trim and gets highlight elements like 16” alloy wheels and rear parking sensors. Altitude adds dedicated silver accents on dashboard and interiors, premium seats matching its silver accents, a 10.25” digital cluster and a powered hands-free tailgate. Summit is the top-spec trim in Jeep Avenger’s variant lineup.
Jeep Avenger Electric
It gets full LED headlights, LED tail lights, ambient lighting with multiple colours, 360-degree parking sensors, a rear parking camera with a drone-like feed, a panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable seats with massage function and ADAS features with level-2 autonomous driving.
Jeep Avenger Electric
The 10.25” Uconnect system is not a standard fitment across the range. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wirelessly. Hill assist and Jeep Selec-Terrain modes are part of its package too. Jeep Avenger is 4084mm long, 1776 mm wide, 1528 mm tall and has a 2560 mm wheelbase.
Electric Powertrain on the smallest Jeep
Jeep Avenger EV is based on the e-CMP2 modular electric platform. It comes equipped with a 54 kWh battery, produced by Stellantis at the Tychy plant. Battery is made up of 17 modules consisting of 102 NMC 811 Li-ion cells. Usable battery capacity is 51 kWh. Jeep claims 400 km of range (WLTP cycle) and 502 km of range in town (without any backing).
Jeep Avenger Electric
A 400V electric motor made by eMotors powers the front wheels. It packs 115 kW (156 bhp) of power and 260 Nm of torque. An 11 kW AC charger ensures 0-100% charge in 5 hours. DC fast charging up to 100 kW power is supported too. This way, a 20-80% charge takes just 24 minutes. Jeep is offering payable Free2Move eSolutions including eProWallbox. It has 7.4 kW to 22 kW charging solutions and enables remote charging management directly from their phones.
India Launch in the Pipeline?
Part of Stellantis conglomerate, PSA and FCA share a lot of components. Jeep Avenger is likely to get Citroen C3’s 1.2L turbo petrol engine in the future. Considering its size and price, chances of Jeep Avenger India launch are likely to be on the higher side.
Jeep Avenger Electric
India is getting ready to see a lot of electric cars in the 4m-4.3m segment over the next few years. It includes Maruti’s first electric SUV based on the EVX concept, Creta EV, Seltos EV to name a few. If the Jeep Avenger EV gets launched here, it will be a perfect rival to these upcoming electric SUVs. More

Jeep CJ series is one of the most iconic car model the world as seen – It was on sale in India as well, thanks to MahindraJeep Classic SUV – CJ Goes ElectricThe Jeep Classic was in production from 1944 to 1986. It is what paved the way for the modern day Wrangler. The current Jeep Wrangler is the spiritual successor to the Jeep CJ Classic from last century. Now, the Classic Jeep SUV has made a comeback of sorts at the 2022 SEMA Show.Jeep CJ Surge Concept is currently on display at 2022 SEMA Show. It has been developed by Mopar – a performance and accessories division owned by Stellantis. Mopar says this is a concept for future propulsion systems for enthusiasts to convert classic cars and current cars into EVs. Looking at the Jeep CJ Surge Concept, we say it is a job well done.Jeep CJ Classic Electric SUVSo what’s pumping under the hood? A big V8 lump of an engine that displaces 7L or 8L and makes enough power to pull a cow? Actually, no. There is sensibility in this build, which is unlike many American products. This Jeep CJ Surge Concept is an electric vehicle. It has a battery pack in its boot and custom motor mounts under its hood (not calling it a bonnet, coz it is American).In the long run, this is a very sensible concept by Mopar and one that should be brought to production immediately. America is the second-largest automotive market in the world. Car modding culture in America is like second nature. Buying a classic car and plonking a Chevy LS1 engine or something similar in it is a common sight.Jeep Classic SUV – CJ Goes ElectricMany 4W and 2W manufacturers sell their engines for swaps and builds, keeping this modding culture booming. EV conversion kits like this would make more sense as we head into the future. Wouldn’t you say?Specs & FeaturesJeep CJ Surge Concept EV gets a 400V scalable electric drive module that is capable of making 268 bhp. This motor sends power to all 4 wheels via a 2-speed transfer case with selectable gearing. Providing juice to this motor, we have 24 Li-ion battery modules that form its battery pack that can hold up to 50 kWh worth of capacity.It gets a 2” lift-kit, obviously. Enhancing its go-anywhere-ability, we have Dana 44 Crate axles by Jeep Performance Parts. Jeep CJ Surge Concept rides on colossal 35” BF Goodrich AT tyres that give it a lot of presence. The essence of its donor Jeep is kept intact and in fact, Mopar has added to it. We can see Wrangler JK Rubicon bumpers, Warn winch, LED headlights and more.Insides get an overhaul too with a center console derived from Wrangler JK Rubicon. Custom seats, a roll cage, trimmed windshield add to the aesthetics and make this a proper vintage, yet modern Jeep. Finished in a Copper Canyon shade with Surf Blue accents, Jeep CJ Surge Concept is instantly recognisable as a Jeep from a mile away. More

Upcoming compact electric SUV from Jeep is likely to be underpinned by the STLA platform2023 Jeep Electric SUVEarlier this year, Jeep revealed its plan of launching its first fully electric SUV in the near future. The American brand has been very vocal about going green in future and its plans gained fresh impetus when the company, along with other subsidiaries from FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) formed part of a new conglomerate called Stellantis in 2020.Electric mobility has gathered momentum in the last couple of years and every automaker is investing a part of its resources in battery-powered vehicles. The upcoming electric SUV from Jeep was recently spied under full disguise. The company has earlier revealed that the compact SUV will be making its global debut in early 2023.Jeep Electric SUV Spied: Exterior DesignLike the previous spy shots, the latest test mule of the electric SUV caught on camera has been completely wrapped under camouflage which makes it difficult to decode any specific highlight of its exterior. However, some highlights are still evidently visible like a rectangular LED headlight with a slim DRL unit above on each side.The faux grille with a traditional seven-slat arrangement takes centre stage with a small ‘e’ symbol to distinguish itself from its fossil fuel-powered siblings. Underneath the faux grille, it gets a slim opening followed by a wide air dam below it. It gets traditional Jeep characteristics including the flared wheel arches and muscular front and rear bumpers which lend it a brawny appearance.2023 Jeep Electric SUVRear door handles sit flush with the C pillar. A flat roofline and a flat tailgate further lend the SUV a boxy silhouette. The sculpted tailgate features a roof-mounted spoiler, wraparound LED taillamps and the Jeep logo at the centre. The test mule rides on 17-inch petal-shaped dual-tone alloy wheels. Rear bumper also looks muscular and sporty thanks to a faux silver-coloured skid plate.To be based on eCMP/STLA platformThis upcoming electric SUV holds more significance since it will be built on the eCMP architecture which is an electrified derivative of CMP (Common Modular Platform). This platform underpins the upcoming Citroen C3 crossover slated to be launched in India in June. Hence, it has a good chance of arriving on Indian shores sometime in future.However, the CMP architecture is best suited for an FWD configuration and offering an AWD/4WD setup in this platform will be a challenge. Therefore, it can also be the case where the upcoming compact electric SUV from Jeep could be based on the STLA platform developed by parent company Stellantis. There are four different iterations of this STLA architecture including- STLA Small, STLA Medium, STLA Large and STLA Frame.2023 Jeep Electric SUVThe upcoming Ram 1500 electric pickup truck will also be based on one of these STLA architectures. The electric SUV will likely go on sale in the US and European markets first followed by other international markets.India Launch, Rivals?Jeep has extensive plans for India, which may also include electric vehicles. The new compact Jeep Electric SUV is expected to be about 4.23 meter in length. It will be a litter longer than the Tata Nexon EV – the current best selling electric car in India. But the Jeep EV SUV will be about the same size as the upcoming XUV400 electric.Mahindra has plans to launch the XUV300 electric version, which will be a little longer than the current XUV300 petrol / diesel version. It will be called XUV400 upon launch. Mahindra is expected to unveil the new XUV400 electric SUV in the UK on 15th Aug. Apart from selling the XUV400 EV in India, Mahindra also has plans to sell their EVs in international markets.Source 1, Source 2 More

Upcoming Jeep Electric SUVThe upcoming electric SUV from Jeep will share its architecture with the upcoming RAM 1500 electric pickup truckJeep has been very vocal about its intentions to go green in the coming future. The plans have received a fresh impetus after the company, along with other subsidiaries from FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) formed part of a new conglomerate called Stellantis in 2020.Now, the Italian-American brand has globally revealed images of its first-ever fully electric model. There are other details attached to these images but Jeep has confirmed that this new electric SUV will make its debut sometime in the first half of 2023.Upcoming Jeep Electric SUV – Exterior DesignThe images reveal a concept prototype of a compact SUV that is smaller than Jeep Renegade that will be based on a born electric platform. Exterior design of this concept is in line with the current Jeep models which flaunt a signature seven-slat grille upfront but doesn’t feature a mesh interior. The faux grille is flanked by LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs on both sides.The front grille also sports an ‘e’ symbol to distinguish itself from its fossil fuel powered siblings. It gets traditional Jeep characteristics including the flared wheel arches and muscular front and rear bumpers which lend it a brawny appearance. The electric SUV is wrapped in a yellow and black dual-tone paint scheme that accentuates its sportiness. Rear door handlebars have been incorporated into the C pillar.Upcoming Jeep Electric SUV2023 Jeep electric SUV receives the same alloy wheel designs as seen in the facelifted avatar of Compass Trailhawk which was launched recently. It also sports a black decal on its hood similar to Trailhawk. At rear, the EV boasts a sculpted tailgate which features a roof-mounted spoiler, wraparound LED tail-lamp and the Jeep logo at the centre. Black plastic claddings around wheel arches and door arches further amplify its SUV stance.Jeep’s electrification planEarlier last year, Jeep unveiled plug-in hybrid derivatives of Renegade, Wrangler, and Grand Cherokee SUVs and soon plans to introduce off-road friendly versions of Grand Cherokee and Trailhawk with hybrid powertrains. Previously, Jeep had revealed its vision that by 2025 all its models will be electrified- either fully electric or hybrid powertrains.The yet-unnamed electric SUV will be heading towards European markets first followed by other international markets. It is expected to be laced with all modern technologies and is likely to offer all-wheel-drive capabilities as well. As mentioned earlier, it will be an entry-level EV smaller than the Renegade compact SUV and will be underpinned by the STLA platform developed by Stellantis.Apparently, there will be four different iterations of this STLA architecture including- STLA Small, STLA Medium, STLA Large and STLA Frame. Most electric SUVs under the various subsidiary brands of Stellantis will be based on one of these STLA platforms. For example, Stellantis also teased the upcoming Ram 1500 electric pickup truck that will also be based on the STLA architecture. More