The Jeep portfolio in India is about to expand over subsequent few years with the carmaker confirming an investment of over US$ 250 million for the local production of latest models. The plan includes a brand-new three-row Jeep SUV, codenamed the H6, which will be launched here in 2022.
We first heard of the new three-row SUV in 2018 when Jeep announced its future plans. supported that report, this new Jeep offering remains on target for 2022. In an earlier interaction with the Brazilian press, Jeep’s designer had said the all-new model will bear no resemblance to the Compass or the China-only Grand Commander. The India-spec H6 are going to be built locally at the company’s Ranjangaon facility.
We have no details on the feature list yet, but it’ll likely be well-equipped as Jeep calls it a luxury offering. It could also get a panoramic sunroof, powered front seats, multi-zone climate control, off-road driving modes, connected car tech, and perhaps even a powered tailgate. Safety equipment could include advanced safety assist systems like lane assist and autonomous emergency braking.
Jeep is predicted to supply the H6 with an equivalent 2.0-litre diesel because the Compass (expect the engine to supply more power within the bigger SUV) and therefore the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol from the Wrangler Unlimited. While the diesel gets the selection of a 6-speed manual and a 9-speed automatic, the turbo-petrol might be offered with an 8-speed automatic only. As a Jeep model, expect a 4×4 drivetrain with the likely option of a 4×2 drivetrain as a reasonable variant.
The three-row Jeep SUV would rival the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, Ford Endeavour and Skoda Kodiaq. It’s likely to be priced between Rs 35 lakh and Rs 40 lakh.