The compact SUV will now roll off the Stellantis plant in Porto Real, Rio de Janeiro state.
The Jeep Avenger is officially finding a home in Brazil: the compact SUV will now be produced at the Stellantis factory in Porto Real (Rio de Janeiro state). The plant, previously known for building Citroën models such as the C3, Aircross, and Basalt, is set for major upgrades with an investment of 3 billion Brazilian reals (about $570 million), allocated through 2030. This move will not only expand production but also strengthen the region’s technological base and attract new suppliers.
The Avenger’s arrival in Brazil is scheduled for 2025, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Stellantis’ Goiana plant. The site choice is strategic: the CMP platform underpinning the Avenger is already used for Peugeot and Citroën, which simplifies local production. In the coming years, the factory workforce will grow by 300 employees, and by 2026, five new suppliers will join the production chain.
Stellantis executives emphasize that launching the Avenger will strengthen Jeep’s position in South America and allow the brand to offer Brazilian customers modern technology and a high standard of quality. Over the past decade, Jeep has produced more than one million vehicles in the country, and now the lineup will expand with another model designed for the local market.
The Brazilian Avenger is expected to differ somewhat from its European counterpart to better meet local buyer preferences. Its compact dimensions (13.4 ft long, 5.8 ft wide, 5 ft high, with a wheelbase of 8.4 ft) make it a strong competitor to the VW Tera, Fiat Pulse, and Renault Kardian. A trunk volume of 13.4 cubic feet even outpaces its larger sibling, the Renegade. The powertrain lineup will likely include the familiar 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engine, along with a mild hybrid system already featured in other Stellantis models.