Jeep to Leverage Tata’s ARGOS Platform for Global SUV Launch Stellantis has announced plans to develop and manufacture a new Jeep SUV in India using Tata Motors’ ARGOS platform, a decision made public during the company’s 2026 Investor Day. Gregoire Olivier, Stellantis Asia Pacific COO, emphasized that the collaboration would see the vehicle “developed in India, assembled in India, in our Stellantis-Tata JV in India, for the world.” The SUV is set for a 2028 launch and will be exported to over 50 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. The ARGOS platform, which underpins Tata’s recently launched Sierra model, is central to the project. Designed for versatility, ARGOS supports petrol, diesel, hybrid, and electric powertrains, with a focus on all-wheel-drive (AWD) capabilities. This aligns with Jeep’s brand guidelines, which mandate that every model line include at least one four-wheel-drive variant. The platform’s flexibility also allows for future adaptations, including potential electric variants, which could help Stellantis meet emissions compliance targets in India. The partnership is structured as a platform and engine supply agreement. Tata will license the ARGOS architecture to Stellantis and supply its 1.5-litre turbocharged direct injection petrol engine, the same unit used in the Sierra, Harrier, and Safari. Jeep will independently design and develop the vehicle’s body, interior, and other components, with Tata having no co-development role or financial stake in the project’s commercial success. Global Stellantis teams, rather than the India-based joint venture, will lead development and sourcing efforts. The Ranjangaon plant near Pune, a key facility of the Stellantis-Tata 50:50 joint venture, is likely to handle assembly.#tata_motors #stellantis #jeep #argos_platform #ranjangaon_plant
