As we’re shifting nearer to the debut of Jeep’s new small SUV, prototypes of the mannequin are shedding their camouflage revealing extra particulars. Following the current photographs of an undisguised EV prototype, we now get to see the inside of the “Jeepster”.

Whereas we now have already caught prototypes of the newborn Jeep on quite a few events, that is the primary time our spy photographers bought a glance contained in the cabin. Surprisingly, the dashboard was not coated, permitting us to view what seems to be the ultimate design for manufacturing.

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The structure of the digital cockpit will not be that totally different from the mechanically-related Peugeot 2008, though the SUVs don’t seem to have shared parts moreover a number of generic buttons and switches. The Jeep will get a bigger free-standing infotainment touchscreen that appears much like the ten.25-inch unit on the Fiat 500 EV and can most probably discover its manner within the successor of the Fiat 500X. Beneath we will see the full-width local weather vents, a big tray overlaying greater than half of the dashboard, and a few bodily buttons subsequent to the amount knob. The middle console has loads of storage compartments, whereas the steel gearshifter reveals that this can be a handbook Jeep.

Talking of variants, the smallest SUV in Jeep’s future vary appeared in ICE-powered type this time, as hinted at by the exhaust pipe protruding of the rear finish. The mannequin is anticipated to share its exterior design with the EV variant, except for the “e” badges. Even supposing a combustion engine is hidden below the brief bonnet, the signature Jeep grille continues to be absolutely coated, leaving the bumper intakes to do the job when it comes to cooling. Different options embody the flamboyant LED lights, the pronounced entrance and rear fenders, the skid-plates, the rear spoiler, and the cube-shaped taillights that seem like an evolution of the Renegade.

The yet-unnamed Jeep will experience on the CMP/eCMP structure which is already utilized by an array of Stellantis fashions – slightly than the STLA Small platform that may debut later. Siblings within the B-SUV phase embody the Peugeot 2008, the DS3 Crossback, the Opel Mokka, in addition to the next-gen Fiat 500X, and the already confirmed Alfa Romeo Brenero. As with all of the aforementioned fashions, the Jeep is anticipated to come back in FWD-only taste, with ICE and EV powertrains.

The absolutely electrical variant will most probably use Stellanti’s acquainted eCMP setup together with the front-mounted electrical motor producing 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS), and the 50 kWh battery, though specs could possibly be barely upgraded. As for the variant with the combustion engine, chances are high it is going to be the turbocharged 1.2-liter PureTech engine, in common or in mild-hybrid type. Given the timing of the launch, we don’t assume that Jeep will supply a diesel-powered model, with the 1.5-liter BlueHDi being within the daybreak of its profession.

We count on to be taught extra about Jeep’s latest mannequin at Paris Motor Present this October. The SUV can be produced within the Tychy plant in Poland, along with the mechanically-related Fiat 500X successor and the Alfa Brennero.

Spy Picture Credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien for CarScoops