- The Jeep Recon has been spied testing with minimal camouflage gear
- The Recon will use the STLA Massive platform shared with the Jeep Wagoneer S EV
- The design was previewed in 2022 and first deliveries are anticipated to start out in 2025
The manufacturing model of the Jeep Recon electrical off-roader has been spied testing in prototype kind for the primary time.
The Recon is an electrical different to the iconic Jeep Wrangler, and was initially due in 2024, although the launch will probably be pushed again into 2025 given the prototypes are solely now testing in public view.
Jeep Recon
The Recon was first proven as an idea in 2022, along with ideas for the midsize Wagoneer S and subcompact Avenger EVs. The Wagoneer S was launched earlier this 12 months, and the Avenger was launched in 2022, although not within the U.S.
The manufacturing Recon seems equivalent to the unique idea, proper right down to the brightly coloured tow hooks. The rear-most aspect home windows on the idea have been detachable, although the glass seems to be mounted on the manufacturing mannequin. The rubber is a set of Nexen Roadian ATX tires probably measuring 285/70R17 in any respect 4 corners.
2025 Jeep Recon spy pictures – Photograph by way of Baldauf
The Recon is a midsize SUV constructed across the STLA Massive modular platform of guardian firm Stellantis, identical to the Wagoneer S. All Jeep has stated concerning the Recon is that it’ll include Jeep Selec-Terrain traction administration, an e-locker axle, under-body safety, and chunky off-road tires. It should additionally have detachable doorways and an influence high with a big opening for a semi-open-air expertise.
The powertrain will probably be just like what’s discovered within the Wagoneer S. The luxurious-oriented electrical SUV is being provided initially with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain rated at 600 hp, in addition to a 100-kwh battery estimated to ship a spread of greater than 300 miles. The STLA Massive platform additionally helps gasoline and hybrid powertrains, although the entire Recon prototypes noticed testing have been EVs.
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
Manufacturing will likely be dealt with at plant in North America, presumably the identical Mexican plant the place the Wagoneer S is constructed.
Jeep is dedicated to providing an electrical choice in all of its SUV segments. A compact electrical crossover will observe the Recon. It is coming quickly with a beginning worth round $25,000 for the U.S. market, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares confirmed throughout an investor assembly held in Could. Jeep can be anticipated to launch a full-size electrical Wagoneer based mostly on the STLA Body platform later this decade.
2025 Jeep Recon spy pictures – Photograph by way of Baldauf
Jeep can even add plug-in hybrid powertrains to extra of its lineup, both as parallel hybrid programs or collection hybrid programs. The latter is the place a gasoline engine serves as a generator solely. The primary collection plug-in hybrid powertrain for Jeep is predicted to be launched subsequent 12 months within the Wagoneer. The automaker has additionally hinted that lower-cost standard hybrid powertrains with no plug could also be provided.