en.Wedoany.com Reported - JLR US (formerly Jaguar Land Rover) has officially disclosed part of its future vehicle plans, including a collaboration with Stellantis to develop a new Defender model tailored for the North American market. The company also confirmed that the all-new Range Rover EV and Range Rover Sport EV will debut later this year, alongside the Jaguar Type 01 electric sedan.

Earlier this month, JLR signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Stellantis. This marks the first time the company has revealed the potential outcomes of this partnership, with both parties focusing on developing a new SUV under the Defender brand specifically designed for the North American market.

JLR CEO P.B. Balaji stated: "To truly realize the strength of our brands, we will focus more on North America, our largest market. Growing demand for luxury, combined with strong brand preference, signals significant growth potential. In addition to accelerating our existing product lineup, we are exploring new high-potential segments for the Defender brand, which will allow us to offer more American customers tailored luxury products and experiences." The collaboration with Stellantis may also include producing the new Defender SUV at Stellantis plants in North America. The company has identified the U.S. market as a key growth driver in the coming years.

Regarding future models, JLR reiterated that the Jaguar Type 01 EV, Range Rover EV, and Range Rover Sport EV will be unveiled later this year. The company also revealed that it will share more details in the coming months about its first Range Rover brand SUV based on the Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA). This new SUV will not only offer a pure electric version but will also introduce a new hybrid powertrain, adding a fourth option to its lineup of mild hybrid, pure electric, and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

The second SUV based on the EMA platform will belong to the Defender lineup, and will also offer both pure electric and hybrid options in the future. Using the EMA platform means this new SUV will be the first Defender brand model built on a platform unrelated to the current Defender 90, 110, and 130.

JLR also hinted at future upgrades for the Discovery series but has not yet disclosed specific details. The company stated that Discovery will "move into the future with powertrain flexibility and product design innovation," suggesting it may expand and diversify the series through plug-in hybrid, pure electric, and hybrid options, potentially with the arrival of an all-new Discovery model. The current Discovery was launched in 2017, while the Discovery Sport's last major upgrade was in 2020.

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