Opel Frontera GRAVEL Hints at Rugged New Jeep® Renegade

It might be built for Europe, but the new Opel Frontera GRAVEL is giving us serious clues about what Jeep® could have up its sleeve for the next-generation Renegade. While American eyes are typically drawn to Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, those watching Stellantis’ global strategy closely know that small off-roaders are making a big comeback—just not here yet.

That’s where the Opel Frontera GRAVEL comes in. Unveiled as a one-off concept at the XS CARNIGHT Wörthersee event in Austria, the GRAVEL is an off-road-flavored version of the all-electric Frontera SUV. Rugged and unapologetically bold, this GRAVEL variant is more than just a Euro-market sideshow—it’s likely a preview of what we’ll eventually see wearing a Jeep badge in North America.

Why? Because Stellantis already confirmed that a new Jeep Renegade is coming around 2027, and it’s expected to share DNA with both the Frontera and Fiat’s recently teased Grande Panda 4×4. While neither of those models will come stateside, their bones might—under the next-gen Renegade.

Let’s talk specs and styling. Built on the new all-electric Frontera platform, the GRAVEL version dials things up with rugged features that off-road fans here will appreciate: special 16-inch x 7-inch BORBET wheels wrapped in chunky rubber, a winch up front, extra spotlights, a full roof rack setup, and a two-tone color scheme that screams adventure. The roof and hood are matte black, contrasted with a “Desert Stone” wrap and bright orange accents on the mirrors, bumpers, and even the Opel logo.

Inside, the seats get microfiber upholstery with more orange accents, while a black headliner adds a sporty, driver-focused feel. It’s clearly built for enthusiasts, and it’s no surprise that Opel teamed up with tuning pros BlackFish and XS to make it happen.

But perhaps the biggest takeaway for us in the States? The electric bones of this Frontera GRAVEL could form the basis of the first-ever all-electric Jeep Renegade. That means off-road fun with zero emissions—something Jeep has already hinted at with its 4xe lineup.

So, while the Frontera GRAVEL might be a European showpiece today, don’t be surprised if elements of it show up in Jeep showrooms within the next few years—just with seven slots in the grille instead of a lightning bolt.

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