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Tesla has been dominating headlines lately, largely due to its plummeting sales in Europe and other global markets. But here’s the thing: it’s not just Elon Musk’s electric empire in trouble. Lancia is facing its own crisis, with sales in Europe dropping by a staggering 73% so far in 2025. This steep decline makes it clear that the so-called “rebirth” of the Italian brand is going to be anything but smooth.

According to official sales data for the EU, EFTA, and UK regions provided by the ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association), Lancia sold just 2,208 units in January and February 2025, a steep drop from 8,098 units during the same period last year. This decline is particularly striking considering the launch of a new generation of the Lancia Ypsilon supermini and the brand’s expansion outside Italy for the first time in years.

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For a bit of perspective, the old Lancia Ypsilon—discontinued after 13 years—sold nearly four times more units in the first two months of last year than the all-new, shiny model did. To make matters worse, the former was only available in Italy, while the new Ypsilon has already expanded to markets like France, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands. A drop of that magnitude certainly raises some serious questions.

Lancia’s Price Tag Problem

So, why this massive dip in sales? Well, one of the biggest factors is likely the higher pricing on the new Ypsilon’s mild-hybrid and electric variants compared to the non-electrified predecessor – something we’ve also seen with Stellantis brands in North America as well.

For a brand that’s been absent from many European markets for so long, it’s not surprising that buyers might be reluctant to shell out more cash for a car that feels a bit… neglected. Competing with well-established supermini brands doesn’t exactly help Lancia’s case, either.

Lancia is looking to rebound by opening 70 new showrooms across Europe by the end of 2025. Whether that’ll generate any real traction for the brand remains to be seen. The Ypsilon will eventually be joined by the Gamma flagship crossover in 2026, followed by a new version of the Delta hatchback in 2028.

Other Winners And Losers

Lancia isn’t the only one with a rough start to 2025. Alongside the 72.7% drop in Lancia’s sales, Tesla is also seeing a significant slump, with a 42.6% drop. Other brands experiencing notable sales declines include Smart (-55.4%), Jaguar (-53.4%), and Mitsubishi (-35.4%). Meanwhile, Stellantis brands like DS (-30.3%), Opel/Vauxhall (-27.2%), and Fiat (-26.9%) are all struggling. Porsche isn’t immune either, down 23.2% this year.

On the flip side, some brands are clearly having a moment. Alpine, for example, has seen a massive 137.8% sales increase, largely thanks to the launch of the A290 GT hot hatch. Cupra is also having a great year, up 42.3%, with 40,869 units sold, just shy of Seat’s 42,212 sales for the same period.

For Stellantis, Alfa Romeo is a bright spot with a 29.6% boost in sales, mostly thanks to the Junior subcompact SUV, which contributed 9,788 sales in just two months. Other companies enjoying positive results include Lexus (+32.2%), SAIC (+21.2%), and Renault (+18.5%). Volkswagen also saw a healthy 12% increase in sales, reaching 216,565 units. VW is currently the only brand with a double-digit market share in the EU, EFTA, and UK regions, holding steady at 11.1%.

Overall, the VW Group leads in Europe, having sold 525,346 units, up 4.3%. Stellantis follows with 310,091 sales, down 16.1%, while Renault Group (205,005 sales / +8.2%), Hyundai Group (156,526 sales / -5.5%), and Toyota Group (151,589 sales / -4.9%) round out the top five.

Europeans Love Hybrids And BEVs

On the powertrain front, Europeans are clearly embracing electrification. In the first two months of 2025, hybrid vehicles saw a significant jump, with 687,709 units sold, a 17.6% increase. EVs also continued their upward trajectory, with 330,584 units sold, marking a 31.4% increase.

Meanwhile, more traditional gasoline-powered cars saw a sharp decline, with sales dropping by 21.9% to 562,513 units. Diesel vehicles didn’t fare much better, falling by 27.5% to just 172,758 units.

EUROPEAN CAR SALES JAN-FEB 2025

What a difference a year makes. Rewind the clock to early 2024 and Tesla’s European arm was basking in the glory of becoming the best-selling electric brand in the region for the whole of 2023, and the first company to put an EV – the Model Y – on top of the the overall sales chart.

Now, fresh sales data from 28 key markets, including the EU, the UK, Norway, and Switzerland, shows that not only are Tesla’s sales down, but the American EV brand is also being collectively outperformed by Chinese-owned automakers.

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Figures from Jato Dynamics reveal Tesla sold 15,700 cars in February 2025, down from 28,100 a year earlier, a drop of 44 percent against an EV market that was up by 26 percent to 164,100 units. Chinese-owned brands clocked up 19,800 sales this February, throwing serious shade in Tesla’s direction and leaving us in no doubt that China is making serious inroads into the European car market. And it’s only just started.

Tesla’s Market Share Takes a Hit

Tesla’s poor performance cut its market share to 9.6 percent, its worst February showing for five years, and the automaker’s year-to-date market share is down from 18.4 percent to 7.7 percent compared with 2024’s numbers. One partial explanation for that is the arrival of the facelifted Model Y ‘Juniper,’ which was revealed in January of this year, but wasn’t immediately available in Europe. It’s only natural that buyers would want to wait for the new-look SUV.

Model Y sales fell 56 percent to 8,800 units, while Model 3 sales fell by a less extreme (but still worrying) 14 percent to 6,800 units, which Jato says indicates Tesla’s overall slide is less to do with anti-Elon Musk sentiment than the imminent arrival of the the new Y.

EV Sales by Brand, Feb 25

VW, Chinese Brands, and the New Wave

Whether the new model can fully reverse the slide remains to be seen, but we doubt it. The Juniper changes aren’t that comprehensive and Chinese brands (and legacy Western ones) are only increasing their attack on Tesla. BYD’s sales grew 94 percent to 4,436, Polestar was up 84 percent to 2,405, and newcomer XPeng logged 1,034 sales, representing an increase of 259 percent from February 2024.

The best-performing brand in terms of EV sales, however, was VW, whose registrations boomed 180 percent to 19,600. The German brand’s ID.4 was the third-best-selling EV behind the Model 3 and Model Y, and VW,’s ID.7 and ID.3 were in fifth and sixth spot, separated from the ID.4 by Renault’s Car of the Year-winning 5.

EV Sales by Model, Feb 25

Xiaomi is determined to become a major global player in the EV industry and to make this happen, it’s recruiting experienced talent from other brands, including at least five senior executives from BMW. They will work at the brand’s research and development center in Europe, although an exact location for this site has yet to be announced.

A search through LinkedIn reveals that Xiaomi hired Rudolf Dittrich from BMW last year to serve as the head of its European R&D center. Dittrich has worked at the German premium automaker for 15 years and also has experience at the Williams and Sauber Formula 1 teams. Additionally, Dusan Sarac has joined Xiaomi’s European operations after several years at BMW and Rolls-Royce.

Read: Xiaomi Aims To Sell More EVs In China Than All German Brands Combined

Reuters understands that Jannis Hellwig has also jumped ship to the Chinese EV brand and will serve as a senior engineer on performance development and integration. The technology giant is also looking for a senior automotive designer, senior automotive exterior designer, and vehicle dynamics engineers in Munich, Germany.

There’s no word on where the technology giant’s European R&D facility will be located, with the brand simply saying the site is “in the process of planning.”

It’s not just talent that Xiaomi is snatching from the Germans. It wants to sell 350,000 EVs in China this year, and if it can hit that target, it will surpass the combined 2024 EV sales of Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. That would be quite a feat for the company, particularly since it only started building the electric SU7 sedan this time last year.

Now, with the hypercar-rivaling SU7 Ultra on the market, Xiaomi appears to be going from strength to strength. Moreover, 2025 is expected to be a pivotal year for the firm as it’ll start production and deliveries of the YU7. The new electric SUV undercuts the Tesla Model Y and, given the global demand for high-riding vehicles, should sell in far greater numbers than the SU7 sedan.

The electrified vehicle market is clearly on an upward trajectory, with sales reaching new heights in the first two months of 2025. While EVs and PHEVs still account for a smaller portion of total car sales in key global markets, the growth is undeniable.

According to data from RhoMotion, the first two months of 2025 saw a combined total of 2.4 million EVs and PHEVs sold worldwide, marking a 30% increase from the same period last year. Not surprisingly, China is leading this charge, with electrified vehicle sales there climbing by an impressive 35%, reaching 1.4 million units.

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Sticking with China, the data shows that sales jumped 76% in February compared to the same month last year. However, comparing February 2025 to February 2024 isn’t ideal, as Chinese New Year fell in the middle of February last year, but was at the start of the month this year. Nonetheless, sales from January and February show BEV sales have climbed 46% while PHEV sales have risen 22%.

Significant growth has also been reported across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Sales here are up 20% year-to-date. In Mexico, sales have more than doubled thanks to the arrival of new Chinese EVs, while in the US, EV and PHEV sales are up 28%. One possible explanation for the US is that shoppers are rushing to buy an EV before the $7,500 federal EV tax credit potentially gets scrapped.

European Growth

Europe, too, is seeing solid numbers, with EV sales up by 29% compared to last year. However, PHEV growth in the region has been more modest, rising just 2%. Notably, PHEV sales in France took a sharp dive (down 48%) after the government introduced a weight tax on plug-in hybrids.

“It’s been a solid start to the year for EV sales globally with a 50% bump in February compared to the previous year,” RhoMotion data manager Charles Lester said. “Much of the growth continues to come from China which are seeing a pure electric renaissance this year compared to the hybrid love affair of 2024. Despite high tariffs, their domestic brand, BYD, shows no signs of slowing down their home and international expansion.”

The Toyota bZ4X was supposed to be the brand’s answer to the Tesla Model Y, and the slew of other similarly-sized electric SUVs on the market, but it’s never really taken off the way Toyota would have hoped (although sales did double last year in the US). Not dissuaded by this, Toyota has updated it for the 2026 model year in Europe, and it promises to be better in all areas. This new model will also be available in the US.

The most significant changes come on the battery front. New to the bZ4X range is an entry-level 57.7 kWh battery pack. This lithium-ion pack is the same one available in the new C-HR+ and available exclusively in the base front-wheel drive model. This version has a 165 hp (123 kW) electric motor and promises a WLTP range of 276 miles (445 km).

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Two other versions of the bZ4X have been announced, both with a new 73.1 kWh battery pack. The lesser of these models packs 221 hp (165 kW) and can travel 356 miles (573 km) on a charge, while the flagship all-wheel drive model has 338 hp (252 kW) and a quoted range of 323 miles (520 km). Perhaps most impressive is that this version needs just 5.1 seconds to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) – not bad for an unassuming Toyota SUV.

Toyota says it’s improved the energy density of both packs and also increased the number of cells used in each. Improvements have also been made to the electric motors and they now include silicon carbide semiconductors.

Charging Improvements

Several other improvements have been made. For example, the new bZ4X comes equipped with battery pre-conditioning that will allow for more efficient high-speed charging in cold conditions. The onboard AC charger on high-spec models now sports 22 kW, rather than 11 kW, but peak DC charging speed remains capped at 150 kW, which is less than some of the competition. Toyota is aiming for a 10-80% charge in approximately 30 minutes. Shoppers will also be pleased to hear the bZ4X’s towing capacity has been doubled to 3,306 lbs (1,500 kg).

Few changes have been made to the exterior of the EV, other than some minor tweaks to improve aerodynamics at the front end. Plenty of alterations have been made to the cabin. Key upgrades include a simplified digital instrument cluster and a new 14-inch screen that ditches the separate climate control switches of the old model.

Toyota has added a new EV to its range, and it’s one that no one really saw coming. Dubbed the C-HR+, it’s similar in name to the existing C-HR sold in international markets, but it is bigger and is expected to be sold in the United States next year. So far, it’s only been announced in European specification and slots below the larger bZ4X in the Toyota family.

Despite what the name of the C-HR+ might have you believe, it is not based on the gas-powered C-HR, and, instead, has the same e-TNGA 2.0 platform as the bZ4X. Unlike that model that’s often panned for its weird looks, the C-HR+ is much sleeker and more refined. Whether or not that helps it sell better than the bZ4X remains to be seen, but it’s a good start.

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The new Toyota C-HR+ sits on a 108.2-inch (2,750 mm) wheelbase, exactly four inches shorter than the wheelbase of the bZ4X. The brand says the C-HR+ is more catered towards singles and couples, whereas the bZ4X is a family car. As developing and building new EVs from scratch is very costly, Toyota is using similar powertrain options to the bZ4X.

Base models in Europe will feature a 57.7 kWh battery pack and a single electric motor driving the front wheels, delivering 165 hp (123 kW). Toyota says this model will be good for 283 miles (455 km) of range on the WLTP cycle and can hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in a respectable 8.6 seconds. A more powerful FWD version with a 77 kWh pack has also been announced, kicking out 221 hp (165 kW) and boasting 373 miles (600 km) of range while dropping its 0-62 mph sprint time to 7.4 seconds.

Sitting at the top of the C-HR+ family will be a twin-motor, all-wheel drive model with 338 hp (252 kW), a 77 kWh battery pack, and a 0-62 mph time of 5.2 seconds. This model has a claimed range of 326 miles (525 km).

The Electric Toyota Americans Have Been Waiting For?

Toyota has not confirmed if the C-HR+ will be sold in the US, and in a statement issued to Carscoops, simply said, “We have no U.S. product announcements at this time.” However, offering the C-HR+ locally will help the brand meet the Advanced Clean Car II sales regulations in six states that’ll go into effect for the 2026MY.

Lexus has been developing a steer-by-wire system for several years now, but rather than rushing it to the market, has taken its sweet time to perfect it. It appears that’s exactly what it’s done with the facelifted 2026 Lexus RZ, confirming it will launch with steer-by-wire. The updated model also premieres with simulated gear shifts, that promise to make the driving experience a little more engaging.

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So far, the Japanese brand has only released European specifications for the 2026 RZ, with details for the North American model still pending.The base model is known as the RZ 350e and features a single electric motor at the front axle with 224 hp (167 kW) and 198 lb-ft (269 Nm) of torque. A 77 kWh battery pack comes standard across the range, with Lexus estimating a driving range of up to 357 miles (575 km) for the RZ 350e.

Performance Variants

A pair of more performance-focused variants have also been announced. The first is badged the RZ 500e and packs two electric motors that combine to deliver 375 hp (280 kW), propelling it to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 seconds. This model has an estimated range of 311 miles (500 km).

New to the range for the 2026 model year is the RZ 550e F Sport, which produces 402 hp (300 kW) and accelerates to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds. As expected, the increased performance comes at the expense of range, which drops to 280 miles (450 km).

Steer-by-Wire

Perhaps the biggest headline of the 2026 RZ is that it now comes with a complete steer-by-wire system. We tested a prototype of this system back in 2023, and it’s now ready for prime time. The system is paired with a yoke steering wheel and features variable steering ratios, with no physical connection between the yoke and the front wheels.

Simulated Gears

Lexus also appears to have taken inspiration from Hyundai and Kia by implementing a synthetic shifting system into the new RZ. Lexus calls this system the Interactive Manual Drive, and it has been paired with simulated engine sounds. According to the brand, this setup “delivers a sportier, more responsive driving feel, offering greater engagement and driving pleasure.” We’ll have to see about that when we get a chance to drive the new RZ.

Market-specific pricing details for the 2026 RZ have not been confirmed. The US version should be announced in the not-too-distant future.

Elon Musk has long been one of the most polarizing figures in the automotive world, and his recent political entanglements have only amplified that reputation. Sensing an opportunity to capitalize on the controversy, Kia’s Norwegian division jumped into the conversation—using the Tesla CEO’s name to generate some buzz and perhaps sell a few more EVs in the process.

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The Korean company posted a photo of the new Kia EV3 electric crossover on Instagram, featuring a bumper sticker that read: “I Bought This After Elon Went Crazy.” At first glance, it looked like a cheeky joke from a Kia owner, but it was actually uploaded by Kia Bil Norge AS—the official Instagram page of Kia Norway.

A Not-So-Subtle Swipe at Tesla

This marketing move riffs on the “I Bought This Before Elon Went Crazy” bumper stickers, which became popular among Tesla owners experiencing buyer’s remorse over Musk’s increasingly erratic behavior. Kia’s version flips the phrase, positioning its EVs as an appealing option for those having second thoughts about their Tesla loyalty.

Predictably, the Kia ad didn’t sit well with some Tesla fans, particularly Tesla stock holders, who were quick to voice their outrage on X (formerly Twitter). Among them was vocal Tesla investor Sawyer Merritt, who called out Kia Norway for what he deemed a “bad look” for the brand. Critics argued that the post risked alienating potential customers, while some even suggested it inadvertently implied Kia’s EVs were only worth buying as a protest against Musk, rather than on their own merits.

Bad look @Kia to have your official Instagram account in Norway posting stuff like this. pic.twitter.com/agpBvsTyXJ

— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) March 9, 2025

The Instagram post, originally shared in late February, was quietly removed on March 10, likely in response to the backlash.

Kia Doubles Down in Finland

Norway wasn’t the only place where Kia took shots at Musk. On March 7, Finland’s largest newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat, ran a full-page front-cover ad for the Kia EV4 sedan with the headline “Voi näitä Elon päiviä.” This Finnish phrase, a play on “Voi näitä ilon päiviä” (“Oh, these days of joy”), swapped out “joy” for “Elon,” creating a not-so-subtle jab at the billionaire’s recent antics.

Of course, Kia’s cheeky marketing isn’t the only criticism Musk has faced. Protests against him have erupted in multiple countries, with similar campaigns gaining traction in recent months.

Tesla’s Reputation Problem

Musk’s controversies extend beyond his now-infamous salute and his public alignment with far-right politics. His role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative aimed at slashing federal spending, which has led to widespread layoffs, further fueling public backlash.

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The impact on Tesla’s bottom line has been undeniable. European Tesla sales plummeted 45% in January 2025 compared to the same period last year, a stark contrast to the overall growth of the EV market in the region. Meanwhile, Tesla’s stock price has followed a similar downward trajectory, dropping from a peak of $479.86 on December 17, 2024, to $248.33 as of March 10, 2025, roughly the same level it was at before the US elections in November 2024.

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Tesla was proudly proclaiming less than a year ago that it would be selling 20 million electric vehicles annually by 2030. Fast forward to today, and things have taken a sharp downturn. After seemingly abandoning this lofty goal mid-2024, the company has also seen its first annual sales decline in a decade. Now, Tesla’s sales are continuing to slide in several major markets, including Germany, Australia, and, of course, China.

Earlier this week, we reported that Tesla sales in Norway collapsed by 44.4% through January and February, despite the country’s overall EV market growing by 53.4%. Things are even worse in Germany. New data from the KBA – Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority – shows that in January 2025, Tesla sales plummeted by 59.5%, with just 1,277 new cars registered in the country.

Read: Tesla Sales Crash Up To 63% In European Markets, Is Musk Or New Model Y To Blame?

The situation only worsened in February. Sales were down a staggering 76.3% compared to February 2024, with just 1,429 units sold. Through January and February, Tesla has delivered 2,706 vehicles in Germany, marking a massive 70.6% drop from the same period last year. Tesla’s decline is even more pronounced when you consider that overall BEV sales in Germany climbed 30.8% in February.

Aussie Slowdown

Australia isn’t much better. Data from the nation’s Electric Vehicle Council shows that Tesla shifted 1,592 vehicles in February, a massive 71.9% decline from the 5,665 sold in February 2024. Through the first two months of the year, Tesla delivered 2,331 vehicles to Australians, a 65.5% decline from the 6,772 vehicles sold over the same two months in 2024.

It’s worth mentioning that the highly anticipated, heavily updated Model Y has just started being sold in Australia—though only in the premium (A$73,400) Launch Edition variant, with the standard version still unavailable. So, the sales slump isn’t entirely surprising.

Even so, the outgoing Model Y saw a 55.4% decline, shifting only 924 units. Meanwhile, sales of the refreshed Model 3 are down a dramatic 81.4%, with just 668 cars sold. It seems Australians aren’t quite as eager to embrace the “Tesla dream” as they once were.

Chinese Struggles

And then there’s China, where things are also looking grim for Tesla in one of its most important markets worldwide. Preliminary data from China’s Passenger Car Association reveals that Tesla built and sold 30,688 vehicles in February 2025—a 49.16% drop from the 60,365 cars moved in February 2024. This total includes both domestic sales and exports, but it’s clear that Tesla’s Chinese market share is shrinking. When you factor in competition from local EV manufacturers, the picture becomes even murkier.

It’s safe to say that Tesla’s global growth trajectory has hit some roadblocks. While the company remains a leader in the electric vehicle space, its once-unassailable dominance in key markets is showing signs of distress. Whether it’s product fatigue, the controversial nature of its CEO, market saturation, or just bad timing—especially with the transition surrounding its best-selling vehicle, the Model Y, the shine is definitely starting to wear off.

Last year, the BYD Group sold an impressive 4.27 million EVs and PHEVs globally, establishing itself as one of the world’s largest car manufacturers. Not only are its vehicles incredibly popular throughout its home market of China, but its international presence continues to grow, particularly in Europe. Not willing to rest on its laurels, BYD is pondering further production expansion on the Old Continent.

During a recent interview in Germany, BYD executive vice-president Stella Li revealed that in the next 18-24 months, the company will decide if it needs a third manufacturing plant in Europe. If it does go ahead with a new plant, it would further bolster its presence in the market and allow the brand to skirt EU tariffs recently enforced on it.

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Last October, the EU imposed an additional 17.4% tariff on BYD after a lengthy investigation researching how the Chinese government has provided subsidies to local carmakers. This extra tariff comes on top of the existing 10% import duty on cars and takes away part of the competitive pricing edge that BYD has over many of its rivals. That’s where the European plants will come in.

Li provided no indication as to where a potential third production site could be located while speaking with the media, Reuters reports.

BYD is currently building a large plant in Hungary that should begin operations later this year. This site will be able to produce as many as 350,000 EVs and PHEVs annually. Last year, BYD also agreed to a $1 billion deal to set up a manufacturing site in Turkey. This slightly smaller plant will have the capacity to build 150,000 vehicles a year and should create around 5,000 jobs when production begins towards the end of 2026.

Stellantis has dropped a few more teasers of the new-generation Jeep Compass, revealing that it will make its global debut in Europe this spring.

European production of the revamped Compass will begin later this year at the Melfi plant in Italy, a detail confirmed to Carscoops by Stellantis spokesperson Lou Ann Gosselin last month. Meanwhile, production at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Canada has been put on hold as Stellantis rethinks its product strategy for North America.

More Changes on the Horizon for Jeep

In addition to the initial teaser showing the Compass’ profile, Jeep has now unveiled more design details. The SUV will retain its iconic seven-slot grille, paired with a set of boxier headlights—an homage to the Jeep Recon, though these headlights are a bit slimmer here. The updated taillights feature sharp LED graphics that follow the contours of the rear shoulders.

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The new Compass will ride on Stellantis’ STLA Medium architecture, which it shares with several other models, including the Peugeot 3008/5008, Opel Grandland, DS 7, and the upcoming Citroen C5 Aircross. The Compass will offer a variety of powertrain options, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric versions, with all-wheel drive available on certain trims.

Stellantis promises the new Compass will offer “affordable Jeep capability, best-in-class performance, and state-of-the-art technology.” As with other SUVs in the Stellantis family, we can expect the latest in connectivity and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) from their parts bin.

But unlike some of its more mainstream counterparts, the Compass is likely to lean into its adventurous roots, sporting bolder interior accents—think along the lines of the smaller Jeep Avenger.

Launch Timeline Still in Flux

While the European launch is set for the second half of 2025, the timing for the Compass’ arrival in North America remains unclear. There are rumors that Stellantis may reconsider launching the electric version in the United States and Canada, which could push the release back by as much as a year.

As we get closer to its spring debut, more details about the new Jeep Compass are sure to surface. In the meantime, it seems North America will have to play the waiting game a little longer.

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