Jeep Avenger begins production in Brazil and is expected to launch this semester by Stellantis

Stellantis has begun serial production of the new Jeep Avenger at the Porto Real Automotive Plant in Rio de Janeiro, during an event celebrating the unit's 25th anniversary. This compact SUV represents the first electrified vehicle to be produced at the Fluminense factory and is the centerpiece of a R$ 3 billion investment plan that the automaker will allocate to the plant until 2030.

Technology and National Market

The Avenger will be launched in the country using Bio-Hybrid technology on the CMP vehicle platform. This mild-hybrid system combines a 1.0 turbo flex engine with a 12-volt electric unit, aiming to optimize acceleration and reduce fuel consumption. With this national operation, Brazil establishes itself as the second country to produce the Avenger, which was previously manufactured only in Tychy, Poland.

Expansion and Job Creation

This compact model, being the smallest Jeep model at 4.08 meters long, will compete in the heated entry-level SUV market against models such as Volkswagen Tera, Fiat Pulse, and Renault Kardian. To meet growing demand, Stellantis confirmed the implementation of a second production shift in Porto Real. This expansion will lead to the hiring of 800 new direct employees, in addition to generating approximately 450 positions in the supplier sector.

Strengthening the Local Production Chain

The initiative also aims to strengthen local industry, with the arrival of eight new suppliers to the industrial complex, raising the total number of partners in the region to 13. According to the automaker, this increase in network density will help reduce logistical costs, increase component nationalization, and stimulate the development of the automotive industry in the state of Rio de Janeiro. This move is part of a historic R$ 32 billion investment made by the company in the area.