- Camouflaged Jeep Avenger prototype spotted in winter testing.
- The subcompact is due for a facelift in 2027, four years after launch.
- Production of the SUV expands to Brazil with a localized version
The Jeep Avenger might still seem fresh to many drivers, but Stellantis isn’t waiting around. Just a few years after its 2023 debut, the small SUV is already heading for a mid-cycle refresh. The updated model is expected to arrive in early 2027, and now, we’re getting our first look.
Caught during cold-weather testing in Europe, a camouflaged prototype hints at what Jeep may be changing on its smallest offering.
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The development vehicle wears a full wrap with Jeep-branded graphics, doing its best to hide the details. But through a few narrow openings, the split LED headlights and cooling intakes seem to be in exactly the same spots as before. One noticeable adjustment, though: the fog lights have shifted slightly lower in the front bumper.
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The sculpted profile of the Avenger will most likely be carried over from the current version. Still, the plastic cladding might get a mild revision, and we’re expecting some new alloy wheel designs and exterior colors to freshen things up.
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At the back, the prototype doesn’t seem to wear any redesigned panels, although this could change as we move closer to the launch date. The single tailpipe suggests that the turbo 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine lies under the hood, either in non-electrified or mild-hybrid forms.
What To Expect Inside
Our spy photographers managed to get a glimpse inside the cabin, though Stellantis engineers didn’t make it easy. Everything from the dashboard to the door panels and seats was concealed beneath vinyl. The SUV still appears to feature the free-standing infotainment display, positioned separately from the digital instrument cluster. Even so, the effort to hide it all suggests that changes are coming.
It remains to be seen whether Jeep will add softer materials instead of the hard plastics of the current model, at least on the main touchpoints. We also expect that equipment will be updated with the latest connectivity and safety tech from the Stellantis parts bin.
As for the mechanical side, it’s too early for specifics, but there’s no sign of a major overhaul. The current Avenger offers internal combustion, mild-hybrid, and fully electric options, and that lineup will likely continue. An all-wheel-drive variant is already available through the mild-hybrid 4xe trim, and that setup should carry over.
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The Avenger rides on Stellantis’s updated CMP/eCMP platform, shared with several other models including the Alfa Romeo Junior and Fiat 600. It also underpins the Lancia Ypsilon, Opel Corsa and Mokka, Peugeot 208 and 2008, and DS3. That shared DNA means many of the same components and configurations are likely to remain in play for the refresh.
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We’ll keep watching the test fleet as Jeep continues development. With any luck, the next round of spy shots will reveal more by shedding some of the camouflage.
Outside of Europe, the smallest Jeep is getting ready for a wider rollout. Production will soon begin in Brazil, where the Avenger will be offered with region-specific updates. In fact, this camouflaged prototype might not just preview a facelift for Europe, it could also be part of the testing program for a localized South American version with its own powertrain changes.
