2029 Jeep Cherokee: What We Know About Jeep’s Next Generation
The 2029 Jeep Cherokee is shaping up to be one of the more important future vehicles in Stellantis’ U.S. product and manufacturing strategy. While the company has not yet revealed the complete vehicle, it has confirmed several important details about where the next-generation Cherokee will be built and the architecture that will underpin it.
The biggest development is the Cherokee’s connection to STLA One, Stellantis’ new modular vehicle platform. The automaker has confirmed that the next-generation Cherokee will become the first vehicle built in the United States on this architecture.
Where will the next Jeep Cherokee be built?
The next-generation Cherokee is planned for production at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois.
Belvidere has been an important part of Stellantis’ U.S. manufacturing story, and the company is investing heavily to prepare the facility for its return to vehicle production. Stellantis initially announced more than $600 million for the plant, but the planned investment has now grown to more than $800 million.
The investment covers preparation and upgrades involving areas such as stamping, body, paint and general assembly. More than $60 million had already been spent on related work through July 2026, according to recent reporting.
When will the 2029 Jeep Cherokee enter production?
The current timeline is important.
Pilot production of the Belvidere-built, next-generation Cherokee is expected to begin during the first half of 2028. Retail production is targeted for the second half of 2029.
That means the 2029 model is still several years away, so shoppers should not expect a complete set of specifications yet.
What is STLA One?
STLA One is intended to become a major part of Stellantis’ future vehicle architecture strategy. The platform is designed around a modular approach that can support different vehicle sizes and propulsion configurations.
Recent reporting says Stellantis expects the architecture to underpin more than 30 models globally by 2035. Its modular design is intended to simplify vehicle development and manufacturing while allowing different powertrain approaches.
For Jeep, that flexibility could become particularly important as the automotive market continues to evolve.
What do we know about the 2029 Cherokee?
At this stage, the confirmed information is primarily about production, timing and architecture rather than the final vehicle itself.
There is not yet enough verified information to confidently describe the 2029 Cherokee’s final styling, pricing, trims or complete powertrain lineup. Recent reporting emphasizes that Stellantis has not revealed detailed specifications for the future model.
That uncertainty is important for potential buyers. Rumors and speculative renderings may circulate long before Jeep officially reveals the vehicle, but they should not be treated as confirmed specifications.
Why the Cherokee matters to Jeep
The Cherokee nameplate returned for the 2026 model year after being absent from Jeep’s lineup for three model years. The current sixth-generation Cherokee uses a hybrid powertrain and was positioned back into the highly competitive midsize crossover segment.
The future 2029-generation model therefore represents more than a routine update. It is expected to connect Jeep’s Cherokee nameplate with Stellantis’ next phase of U.S. manufacturing and platform consolidation.
For now, the most important facts are clear: the next-generation Jeep Cherokee is planned for Belvidere, it will be the first U.S.-built STLA One vehicle, pilot production is targeted for 2028, and retail production is expected in the second half of 2029.
