Jeep is on the brink of unveil its all-new and totally electrical child SUV, primarily based on Stellantis underpinnings and our spy photographers caught a camouflaged prototype out within the open. These spy pictures verify what we noticed a couple of days in the past, together with rumors in regards to the potential use of the Jeepster nameplate.

Whereas the prototype doesn’t instantly hit you as a Jeep, a better examination reveals many similarities with the official sketches that have been printed final March. The truth is, with Jeep’s signature grille being coated from the camouflage wrap, the entrance finish with the break up headlights might be mistaken for a Citroen. We’re positive although that the upcoming small SUV will look higher with out the wrap, revealing extra of its rugged styling.

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We count on that the smallest Jeep will include a wholesome dose of plastic cladding throughout the bodywork and aluminum-style skid plates. The electrical nature signifies that the mannequin doesn’t want giant intakes on the entrance, with the grille being completely beauty. The elongated opening beneath and the decrease bumper consumption look similar to the Opel Mokka-e sibling.

The sculpted profile is characterised by the pronounced entrance and rear fenders above the wheel arches that incorporate a barely squared look in typical Jeep taste. The trendy window line has a robust C-pillar and what seems to be a duo-tone roof remedy which is a should for the small SUV section.

Shifting over on the again, Jeep’s design language is extra evident because of the form of the LED taillights that’s paying homage to the bigger Jeep Renegade. A big portion of the rear bumper is roofed with protecting and presumably unpainted plastic cladding, whereas a discreet rear spoiler is added for a sportier look.

The mannequin can be primarily based on the eCMP structure that’s already underpinning a number of small-sized FWD-only fashions together with the Peugeot e-2008, the Opel Mokka-e, and the DS3 Crossback E-Tense. The eCMP was chosen as a result of the already confirmed STLA Small platform is not going to be 100% prepared by then.

The newborn Jeep is ready to debut earlier than the top of 2022, as a 2023 mannequin. It will likely be primarily centered on the European market the place B-SUVs are gaining reputation, but it surely might be supplied to different markets as properly, together with North America. The mannequin can be produced by Stellantis in Tychy, Poland, alongside the mechanically-related Alfa Romeo Brennero and the subsequent technology of the Fiat 500X.

Spy Photograph Credit: CarPix & S. Baldauf/SB-Medien for CarScoops