Jeep® Avenger Stargazer Concept Takes Nighttime Adventure To New Heights

Jeep® has always been about freedom—freedom to roam, freedom to explore, and freedom to experience the world in ways most vehicles can’t. Now the iconic adventure brand is pointing that passion toward the sky. Meet the Avenger Stargazer Concept: a one-off Jeep designed in the United Kingdom that turns every remote campsite into a personal observatory. While it’s based on the Avenger 4xe hybrid, the Stargazer pushes the boundaries of what a small SUV can be, combining capability with astronomy-focused innovation that’s truly out of this world.

Built For Adventure – On The Ground And Above It –

The Avenger 4xe foundation makes perfect sense for this concept. It brings a hybrid all-wheel-drive (AWD) system with up to 136 horsepower and 230 Nm (170 lb-ft) of torque, delivering efficiency for daily driving and capability for dirt-track adventures. Jeep engineered the Avenger to tackle cities, countryside, and trails—exactly the places where wide-open views and dark skies invite stargazing.

So Jeep asked: What if your SUV didn’t just take you to a stellar view… what if it helped you explore it?

A Telescope On Wheels – 

The Stargazer’s most eye-catching upgrade sits right above the cabin. Jeep integrated a smart telescope into the sunroof, allowing occupants to control it via tablet from inside the vehicle. Rain, cold, wind—none of it stops the view of distant planets and galaxies.

The equipment chosen isn’t a simple toy telescope either. The Vaonis Vespera Pro—featuring a 12.5 MP sensor, advanced tracking, and a wide 1.6° x 1.6° field of view—automates alignment and focusing. In simple terms, the stars stay sharp while the vehicle stays warm and comfortable.

And for those who still enjoy the traditional hands-on viewing experience, a custom-built rear cargo cabinet neatly hides other essentials like:

• Binoculars

• Red-light headlamps

• Touch-screen-friendly gloves

• Weather-resistant clothing

Every tool has a specific purpose, ensuring the night sky doesn’t just look good—it becomes easy to understand.

Designed To Celebrate The Universe – 

This Jeep doesn’t just help you see the cosmos—it’s wrapped in it. The full-body reflective livery turns constellations into rolling artwork. Jeep used high-visibility outlines to help identify star clusters such as Pleiades and constellations like Ursa Major. A lunar-and-Earth motif adorns the hood, making the vehicle instantly recognizable even in the dark.

When photographed under the stars, the wrap almost glows, creating an experience that’s equal parts functional and visually captivating.

A Mission With Purpose –

Jeep partnered with DarkSky UK—a nonprofit dedicated to reducing light pollution and preserving true darkness in night skies. Together, the two organizations aim to:

• Encourage more people to stargaze

• Teach better lighting habits at home

• Raise awareness of wildlife impacts

• Promote designated Dark Sky Reserves

Light pollution continues to grow rapidly worldwide, blocking star visibility and affecting ecosystems. By making the Avenger a tool for education and exploration, Jeep hopes to motivate families to reconnect with nature at night.

To help beginners, the Jeep website now includes a downloadable guide showing the best stargazing tips and a map of 21 official UK Dark Sky locations—some of the most celestial viewing sites in Europe.

Timing The Launch With Something Special –

Jeep chose to debut the Stargazer Concept during one of the year’s brightest moments—the Geminid meteor shower. It’s one of the final major meteor events of the calendar and one of the easiest for beginners to spot. With the Stargazer by your side, the show feels even more personal.

A Hint Of What’s Next –

Though the Stargazer remains a one-off concept, Jeep didn’t bring all this attention to the sky without offering something real for customers. Introduced alongside it is the new Avenger Summit SkyView, available on gasoline and e-Hybrid models. This trim adds:

• A sunroof for open-sky viewing

• Navigation

• Hands-free tailgate

• Passive entry

Perfect upgrades for anyone seeking more of the outdoors—day or night. Orders open in the UK in Q1 2026.

Jeep Spirit, Modern Direction –

The Stargazer perfectly embodies Jeep’s long-standing values: capability, curiosity, and adventure. As the brand expands globally and adds more hybrid and EV options, concept builds like this one show where the journey is headed. Outdoor freedom isn’t just about what’s down the trail anymore—it’s also about what’s overhead.

Jeep has always helped drivers find new frontiers. Now they’re helping them discover entirely new worlds.

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