- Jeep officially revealed the next-generation Compass yesterday, with the compact SUV riding on a new platform and sporting an all-new look. But . . .
- The catch is that the new Compass won’t be coming to the United States any time soon, and we may not get the new generation at all.
- A Jeep spokesperson confirmed to Car and Driver that it has paused its work on the North American Compass, including its work at the Brampton, Ontario, plant.
Jeep has drawn back the curtains on the next-generation Compass, but before you get too excited, it’s important to note that the new model won’t be coming to North America any time soon. Despite previous plans to sell the model in the U.S., a spokesperson for the automaker confirmed the change to Car and Driver and supplied the following statement: “As we navigate today’s dynamic environment, Stellantis continues to reassess its product strategy in North America to ensure it is offering customers a range of vehicles with flexible powertrain options to best meet their needs. As a result, the Company has temporarily paused work on the next-generation Jeep Compass, including activities at the Brampton Assembly Plant.” JeepJeepPlans for European production to start next year are still active, though the North American production that was previously scheduled to start in 2026 has now been put on hold. So what are we missing out on? The new Compass is a complete departure from the current car. It swaps out its old Fiat-Chrysler platform for the newer Stellantis STLA Medium platform—leading to bodywork that measures 6.1 inches longer than the current model. JeepThe biggest change comes in the powertrain department, with the Compass now offering standard hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric powertrain options. There’s even a front-drive offering from the base EV model. Power starts out incredibly modest, with a 145-hp offering from the standard hybrid, and jumps to 195 ponies for the plug-in model. The three EVs range from 213 horsepower for the front-drive version to 375 horsepower for the all-wheel-drive model at the top of the range. There’s no mention of battery capacity, though Jeep claims a maximum range of just over 400 miles on the European WLTP cycle. The automaker says that charging speeds max out at 160 kW, with a 20 to 80 percent charge taking 30 minutes. JeepGiven the uncertainty of how the Trump administration’s tariff policy will continue to play out, there’s no real way of knowing if or when the Compass will become available in North America. Jeep has already opened orders for the new version in Europe, where deliveries are expected to start by the end of the year.More on the Jeep CompassJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1.
After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
Source: caranddriver.com
