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Jeep to develop large European 4×4 SUV with China’s Dongfeng
Jeep is collaborating with Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng to develop a new large‑size 4×4 SUV for the European market. The vehicle will be built in China but will be designed and branded entirely by Jeep, with the company retaining control over design, proportions and off‑road capability. The project targets a market segment left vacant by the phase‑out of the Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, positioning the new model against rivals such as the Land Rover Defender. Development timelines anticipate a debut between 2027 and 2028, with possible electrified powertrains including plug‑in hybrid, full‑electric or extended‑range electric versions.
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China · DPCA joint venture · Dongfeng Motor Corporation · Europe · Fabio Catone · Jeep · Stellantis
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Launch is expected between 2027 and 2028. www.clubalfa.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The SUV will be built at Dongfeng's Wuhan plant in China. www.clubalfa.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The model will use a jointly developed platform, not a rebadged Dongfeng vehicle. www.clubalfa.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The SUV is intended to fill the market gap left by the Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, targeting a segment similar to the Land Rover Defender. www.clubalfa.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jeep and Dongfeng have a joint investment of about $1.2 billion for production in China. www.clubalfa.it · www.motori.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jeep aims to expand its European lineup from two to six models by 2030.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new SUV may be offered with electrified powertrains, including plug‑in hybrid, full electric, or EREV. www.clubalfa.it · www.motori.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jeep is developing a new large 4x4 SUV for Europe with Dongfeng. www.clubalfa.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The model aims to fill the market gap left by the Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, targeting a segment similar to the Land Rover Defender. www.clubalfa.it · www.motori.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The SUV is expected to launch between 2027 and 2028. www.clubalfa.it · www.motori.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jeep is developing a large 4×4 SUV for Europe with Dongfeng, to be built in China. www.clubalfa.it · www.motori.it