There’s weird news from Stellantis as the Jeep Recon gets an official launch date. After a few delays, we can finally learn when this electric off-roading SUV will arrive. However, it’s not expected to do very well. Is it too late to give it a gas-powered engine? 

The Jeep Recon is happening even if drivers don’t want it 

You may have noticed a few teasers for a new boxy Jeep SUV over the past few years. It’s like a muscular Jeep Renegade and Jeep Wrangler had a baby. 

Their son is an excellent off-roader with removable doors and top. There’s a hard top variant and a power soft top available. Also, it’s targeting luxury buyers as critics refer to it as the baby Land Rover Defender. (But the Defender 110 and Recon look similar in size to me.) 

Anyways, there’s one massive problem. The Jeep Recon EV is only available with an electric powertrain. This could result in stagnant sales as American drivers are losing interest in electric SUVs at a rapid rate. 

Plus, the $7,500 federal EV tax credit has ended, and new tariffs are driving up costs. So, the fact that the Recon will be assembled in Mexico doesn’t help. 

Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf admits it might struggle. He explains that Jeep already built an excellent SUV, and should sell it despite not knowing how successful it will be. 

He shared that Jeep is prepared to make changes, and it’s fine if the Recon isn’t a hit. They can always sell more Jeep Cherokee models. 

On that note, the Recon is currently scheduled to arrive by next spring. According to Auto Blog,  Official specs haven’t been released, but it’s safe to expect all-terrain tires, tow hooks, skid plates, and a range of about 350 miles.