2026 Jeep Compass Will Look Like This
Jeep has released a teaser of the upcoming 2026 Compass, previewing a significant step forward for the popular model.
The sketch shows a modern compact crossover exuding a simulacrum of toughness—beefed-up wheel arches, a floating roofline created by a blacked-out C-pillar, and notably shorter overhangs—traits aimed at giving the diminutive rig a stronger presence.
The 2026 Jeep Compass will debut in Europe before expanding to North America by 2026. Production will take place at Stellantis’ Melfi plant in Italy, already the home to global Compass manufacturing. Despite its age, the current-generation Compass remains one of Jeep's top sellers, trailing only the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee in U.S. sales.
The new Compass will ride on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform, a versatile architecture meant to support multiple powertrain types, including internal combustion, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric configurations as part of Jeep's “Freedom of Choice” strategy.
STLA Medium platform can accommodate up to 98 kWh batteries in its electric models, a configuration that may carry over to the Compass EV. This platform not only enhances versatility but also promises improved handling and a lower center of gravity for the new model. The 2026 Jeep Compass will share the STLA Medium platform with the Peugeot e-3008, e-5008, and the Opel Grandland.
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