[Bran]

http://www.gmotors.co.uk/news/chassis-testing-mule-for-the-new-jeep-and-fiat-baby-suv-spied/

 

[Erik Latranyi]

This looks like a powertrain mule. The grille is finished, but the lights are not.

Nobody should jump to conclusions about styling.

 

[Mike V.]

Interesting. The same platform as the 500L.

Those appear to be Michigan plates...

Mike

 

[Dan Minick]

http://www.gmotors.co.uk/news/chassis-testing-mule-for-the-new-jeep-and-fiat-baby-suv-spied/

One can almost make out the 7slot grille. Yep, probably it. Correct platform/mule. This is theoretically replacing the Patriot in the lineup (if one looks at pricing pecking order). I'm assuming this will be launched BEFORE the Compass replacement now.

 

[Mike V.]

One can almost make out the 7slot grille. Yep, probably it. Correct platform/mule. This is theoretically replacing the Patriot in the lineup (if one looks at pricing pecking order). I'm assuming this will be launched BEFORE the Compass replacement now.

In one of the pics the seven slot grille is very clear.

Mike

 

[MoparNorm]

This looks like a powertrain mule. The grille is finished, but the lights are not.

Nobody should jump to conclusions about styling.

Or...jumping to conclusion...the lights may be exactly like the bug eyed rendering shown in the other thread.
There does appear to be a seven slot grill behind the cladding.

Time of course, will tell.
Platform AND Architecture could be a minor departure with reliance again upon electronic traction controls, as the new Jeep mantra.

 

[Mike V.]

This looks like a powertrain mule. The grille is finished, but the lights are not.

Nobody should jump to conclusions about styling.

Agree 100%

Mike

 

[Erik Latranyi]

Or...jumping to conclusion...the lights may be exactly like the bug eyed rendering shown in the other thread.
There does appear to be a seven slot grill behind the cladding.

Time of course, will tell.
Platform AND Architecture could be a minor departure with reliance again upon electronic traction controls, as the new Jeep mantra.

Norm:

Those are the standard 500L lights. Just like the Dart and KL mules used the Giulietta's lights.

 

[MoparNorm]

Norm:

Those are the standard 500L lights. Just like the Dart and KL mules used the Giulietta's lights.

Was my humor missed?
I suppose I should have linked the rendering from the other post.

 

[UN4GTBL]

Those headlights don't look the same to me...

 

[patfromigh]

I think it's a powertrain mule. Wasn't the B Jeep's development supposed to be done in India?

 

[Bran]

^^Those are Alfa Romeo Mito headlights.

 

[MoparDanno]

I think it's a powertrain mule. Wasn't the B Jeep's development supposed to be done in India?

Engineering yes,

Powertrain and dynamics development? Probably not.

I had been told that the B Jeeps were running around on cut up 500L's. Aparently the body is just like the Dart and 200 and KL mules. Dont trust what you see

 

[marlon_jbt]

The 500L looks good with some height.

 

[Jeepnut]

Ok maybe its just the angle of the photo but the passenger side light is definitely a MiTo but the drivers side looks different like a standard 500 maybe?

 

[billfrombuckhead]

I'll jump to a conclusion. The upright grille makes me think it will trend toward boxiness. Haven't they said it will favor the Wrangler?

 

[Mopar392]

One can almost make out the 7slot grille. Yep, probably it. Correct platform/mule. This is theoretically replacing the Patriot in the lineup (if one looks at pricing pecking order). I'm assuming this will be launched BEFORE the Compass replacement now.

Weren't Patriot/Compass supposed to be replaced by one Crossover?

 

[Bigun426]

What is the white car in front of the mule? http://www.gmotors.co.uk/news/chassis-testing-mule-for-the-new-jeep-and-fiat-baby-suv-spied/new-fiat-small-suv-chassis-testing-mule-3/

 

[Jeepnut]

I'll jump to a conclusion. The upright grille makes me think it will trend toward boxiness. Haven't they said it will favor the Wrangler?

That is the rumor yes.

 

[Mopar392]

What is the white car in front of the mule? http://www.gmotors.co.uk/news/chassis-testing-mule-for-the-new-jeep-and-fiat-baby-suv-spied/new-fiat-small-suv-chassis-testing-mule-3/

Looking at the wheel badge and taillight, I think it is Opel Corsa..