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.Bran said:
In one of the pics the seven slot grille is very clear.Dan Minick said: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.
Or...jumping to conclusion...the lights may be exactly like the bug eyed rendering shown in the other thread.Erik Latranyi said:This looks like a powertrain mule. The grille is finished, but the lights are not.
Nobody should jump to conclusions about styling.
Agree 100%Erik Latranyi said:This looks like a powertrain mule. The grille is finished, but the lights are not.
Nobody should jump to conclusions about styling.
Norm:MoparNorm said: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.
Was my humor missed?Erik Latranyi said:Norm:
Those are the standard 500L lights. Just like the Dart and KL mules used the Giulietta's lights.
Engineering yes,patfromigh said:I think it's a powertrain mule. Wasn't the B Jeep's development supposed to be done in India?
Weren't Patriot/Compass supposed to be replaced by one Crossover?Dan Minick said: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.
That is the rumor yes.billfrombuckhead said: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?
Looking at the wheel badge and taillight, I think it is Opel Corsa..Bigun426 said: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/