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I love the front design of this Commander, I could see some variation of this for the KM Cherokee. Since the Cherokee is up for a redesign, you'd think we'd be seeing some prototypes of the new variant after they revealed this new Commander.

Jeep should do just 4 trims of the KM (Cherokee) replacement--Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, and Summit for the US market. Since the Compass is now over $26K starting and the two row Cherokee is likely to start at $36K, there isn't much room to play in. Jeep can easily target the...

They are already in two different classes. Even at 185" the Cherokee would still fall under the compact category as the Grand Cherokee currently sits at 195". I do expect the Grand Cherokee to be slightly wider and longer.

I was curious when the Cherokee (KM) was being replaced and hopefully it is this year or early 2022. Isn't it classified as a compact? I would assume it'll stay in that category, but move up in length to about 185" or so.

So all this from the article is wrong and you know for sure: The new 1.5-liter mild-hybrid electric vehicle (mHEV, also known as a 48V HEV in Europe) powertrain, will be similar to the eTorque system found on the Ram 1500 pickup. The mild-hybrid system replaces the traditional alternator on the...

I do believe this engine will be linked to the 9AT in the NA market. They wouldn't spend all this time developing the powertrain so similar to 2.0T eTorque, if it couldn't be used with a transmission for this market. Besides that, most other markets have already gotten their 2022 MY versions...

I hope you're right on a new Giulietta, it would be nice if the brand had a new gateway model.

I think you meant CX3 or CX30, around the size of the Compass, Crosstrek, etc--which isn't a bad place to start. Maybe with Mazda's push upmarket, Dodge as a niche player can actually get some of that same treatment from Stellantis, at least on the interior treatment. Currently with the...

I'm very curious to see if this takes on a sporty baby Durango look or a new design language? I know it'll likely be the widest and longest in the segment. This would also be a NA exclusive model, it would make more sense for them to produce it here than to import it over. Wouldn't one of...

I agree, making it as light as possible will be key. I feel like they are giving them a FWD variant for FE reasons as well, since no Dodge currently has a high mpg. They most likely will offer mild hybrids across the board on this. Since the 1.5T is expected to boost 200+hp, the 2.0T variant...

Bill, you read my mind. I was thinking of a slight widening and give it some of the 1500's interior flair with contemporary touches for city dwellers. They could simply scale down the design of the 2006 Rampage concept. It would be a perfect compliment to the 1500 as the entry level compact...

I I'm hoping it shares the new Grand Cherokee architecture, which would start putting Jeep in a different league. Overlap is no longer an excuse as every brand does it, people will buy the model that resonates with them. Whatever replaces Cherokee shouldn't just fill the gap between Compass...

This should be what replaces the Cherokee: The sketch implies a much sportier model and RWD layout. It would also emphasize a push for Jeep to go further upmarket. I hope they simplify the line up for the next generation to about 4 main trims--Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, and Summit. I...

These models are all supposed to revealed as '23MY right? Even more curious of the SUV, would it be a compact model or something else entirely?

I thought Dodge was to remain RWD performance? Wouldn't anything FWD based be a Chrysler model? Although, if they stretched the wheelbase of this an inch, gave it a shooting brake (VW Scirocco) look with AWD and the 2.0T eTorque, I'd be happy to take one. Chrysler is itching to be the answer...

I wish Jeep would keep the trims across the entire lineup this simple, instead of the insane number they usually come up with.

The exterior isn't the most eye catching, but Jeep designers are crushing it on interiors lately. This definitely looks luxurious and the attention to detail is top notch. Hopefully, all this trickles down to the other models in the lineup. Jeep could eventually on the same level as Range Rover.

I agree the market has declined, but that hasn't stopped premium/lux automakers from raking in cash on these cheaper FWD platforms and there are buyers out there that won't buy an CUV/SUV until they are forced to. In another sense, the US was is never given the best designs with the hatches and...

With the new 308 being unveiled in spyshots recently, I could see a revised fastback style model under the Chrysler banner in the US. However, I don't expect anything to start happening for at least another year or so, since Dodge has a plan and Chrysler doesn't even have a CEO.

I'm curious if they have prepared any new crossover designs for Chrysler/Lancia. Since neither brand has an identity and serve different regions why not badge engineer product for them. I've mentioned powertrains as hybrids and full electrics, but the brand also needs to generate interest and...