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Published on Mar 4, 2014

Beauty shots of the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk.
 
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Published on Mar 4, 2014

Running footage and beauty shots of the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade.
 
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Published on Mar 4, 2014

Mike Manley, President and CEO Jeep Brand, introduces the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade and Jeep Renegade Trailhawk at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.
 
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[COLOR="Red"]Mopar at the Ready With Accessories for the All-new 2015 Jeep® Renegade
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Owners worldwide can choose from more than 100 Mopar accessories to customize their all-new 2015 Jeep® Renegade when it arrives in showrooms
Mopar continues to emphasize its portfolio of customization accessories, timed in lock-step with newly introduced Chrysler Group vehicles
2015 Jeep Renegade gives Mopar brand opportunity for further expansion of its Jeep Performance Parts line

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Following the reveal of the all-new 2015 Jeep® Renegade at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, Mopar is ready, willing and able to help personalize the Jeep brand’s first entry into the small SUV segment. To help owners create a Jeep Renegade that’s even more their own, Mopar will offer customers around the world more than 100 accessories when the vehicle arrives in showrooms, including Jeep Performance Parts such as a lowering kit, cold air intake and cat back exhaust.

“The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade is a landmark expansion of the Jeep brand’s global lineup, and the Mopar brand is supporting that growth by equipping Renegade owners with products to personalize their vehicles for both on-road and off-road driving,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO — Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “For each new Chrysler Group vehicle introduced, such as the Jeep Renegade, the Mopar brand is committed to assisting owners in modifying their vehicle even before driving away from the dealership.”

The 2015 Jeep Renegade’s best-in-class off-road capabilities, rugged Jeep styling, all-new design and portfolio of as many as 16 powertrain combinations aimed at global markets will be augmented through an array of Mopar factory-designed and tested products. As the all-new Jeep Renegade was designed to appeal to youthful and adventurous customers, Mopar is offering an accessory line that builds on the vehicle’s Trail Rated capability, versatility and fun nature.
One of those accessories, the Jeep Cargo Management system, will make the most of the cargo space in the 2015 Jeep Renegade. The system features a module rack and optional accessories that mount securely to it, providing the storage solutions desired by Jeep Renegade owners.
Other available* Mopar products for the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade worldwide will include items such as:

Exterior

Roof box
Trailer hitches
Hitch-mounted and roof-mounted bike carriers
Soft side cargo carrier
Roof rack utility bars
Air deflectors
Mopar wheel center caps
Roof mount cargo net
Unique badges
Camping tent and sun shelter
Winter and water sport carriers
Canoe carrier
Unique 17-inch and 18-inch wheels
Graphics packages


Interior

Premium floor mats
Cargo mats
Doorsill guards
Bright pedal kit
Cargo liner/tray
Collapsible tote
Leather-wrapped shift knob
Uconnect phone
Spare tire kit
Jeep-designed tire inflator kits
Katzkin leather seats
Slush mats
Rear backup camera
Cargo management system


(* Some items not available in all regions)

Owners of the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade will have the ability to customize their ride even before taking the keys. Mopar products can be added during the ordering process and installed through Mopar Custom Shops. The vehicle will arrive at the dealership already equipped with the chosen Mopar accessories, with the additional products listed on the Monroney window sticker.

Mopar Brand
Mopar is Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand and distributes 280,000 parts and accessories. With the creation of the industrial alliance between Chrysler Group and FIAT SpA, Mopar is extending its global reach, integrating service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance dealer and customer support worldwide. Mopar’s global portfolio includes more than 500,000 parts and accessories that are distributed in more than 130 markets. Mopar is the source for genuine parts and accessories for Chrysler Group brands as well as FIAT brands.

Mopar parts are unique in that they are engineered with the same teams that create factory-authorized vehicle specifications for Chrysler Group and FIAT vehicles – a direct connection that no other aftermarket parts company can provide. A complete list of Mopar accessories and performance parts is available at Mopar Parts ? Buy Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat Parts & Accessories Online.


Jeep® Cargo Management System Roadside Assistance Kit
 
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2015 Jeep® Renegade: Most Capable Small SUV Expands the Brand’s Global Portfolio

All-new 2015 Jeep® Renegade marks the brand’s first entry in the small SUV segment
Renegade Trailhawk model delivers best-in-class 4x4 Trail Rated capability with class-exclusive Jeep Active Drive Low, which includes 20:1 crawl ratio and Jeep Selec-Terrain system
Designed to expand the Jeep brand globally, the all-new 2015 Renegade combines the brand’s heritage with fresh new styling to appeal to youthful and adventurous customers
Nothing else like it: Renegade displays a powerful stance with aggressive wheel-to-body proportions, plus the freedom of two My Sky open-air roof systems
Renegade's all-new interior exudes an energetic appearance with rugged and functional details, crafted in high-quality materials and inspired colors
All-new “small-wide 4x4 architecture” combines best-in-class off-road capability with world-class on-road driving dynamics
Designed for global markets – with 16 fuel-efficient powertrain combinations for different markets around the world – including the world’s first nine-speed automatic transmission in a small SUV
Renegade will offer a best-in-class combination of fuel efficiency and off-road capability
Technology once limited to premium SUVs: award-winning Uconnect Access, Uconnect touchscreen radios and the segment’s largest full-color instrument cluster
Loaded with up to 70 available advanced safety and security features
Designed in America, crafted in Italy, the 2015 Renegade highlights the Jeep brand’s global resources and dedication to meeting customer needs in more than 100 countries


March 4, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -









The all-new 2015 Jeep® Renegade expands the brand’s global vehicle lineup, entering the growing small SUV segment, while staying true to the adventurous lifestyle Jeep is known for. Renegade delivers a unique combination of best-in-class off-road capability, open-air freedom and convenience, a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission that contributes to outstanding on-road and off-road driving dynamics, fuel-efficient engines, world-class refinement, and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology offerings. The result is an efficient vehicle created to attract youthful and adventurous customers around the world to the Jeep brand.

“The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade expands the brand’s product portfolio and targets the rapidly expanding small SUV segment around the globe with benchmark levels of efficiency and driving dynamics, while at the same time delivering best-in-class 4x4 capability that customers expect from Jeep,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO — Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Renegade symbolizes the brand’s renowned American design, ingenuity and innovation, marking the Jeep brand’s first entry into the small SUV segment in more than 100 markets around the globe.”

Best-in-class off-road capability thanks to two all-new 4x4 systems
Leveraging 4x4 technology from the all-new Jeep Cherokee, the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade offers two of the most advanced and intelligent 4x4 systems in its class, all to deliver best-in-class off-road capability. Both systems can provide up to 100 percent of the engine’s available torque to the ground, through any wheel, for optimal grip.

Jeep Active Drive – full-time 4x4 system
Jeep Active Drive Low – class-exclusive full-time 4x4 system with 20:1 crawl ratio.


Innovation is also at the forefront of any new Jeep vehicle, and the Renegade is the first small SUV to feature a disconnecting rear axle and power take-off unit (PTU) – all to provide Jeep Renegade 4x4 models with enhanced fuel economy. The system instantly engages when 4x4 traction is needed.

Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model) for the best four-wheel-drive performance on- or off-road and in any weather condition.

Trail Rated: Renegade Trailhawk 4x4 model
For customers who demand the most off-road capability from their Jeep vehicles, the Renegade Trailhawk model delivers best-in-class Trail Rated 4x4 capability with:

Standard Jeep Active Drive Low (20:1 crawl ratio)
Selec-Terrain system with exclusive Rock mode
Increased ride height 20 mm (0.8 inches)
Skid plates, and red front and rear tow hooks
Unique fascias deliver 30.5 degree approach, 25.7 degree breakover and 34.3 degree departure angles
17-inch all-terrain tires
Up to 205 mm (8.1 inches) of wheel articulation
Hill-descent Control
Up to 480 mm (19 inches) of water fording
Up to 1,500 kg (3,300-lb.) towing capability with MultiJet II diesel engine and 907 kg (2,000-lb.) towing capability with 2.4-liter Tigershark engine, with available tow package


A global Jeep design for a rapidly growing global brand
From the start, Jeep designers knew the Renegade would need to deliver best-in-class off-road capability with city-sized proportions that exuded the brand’s rugged style while at the same time enhancing versatility, maneuverability and style. Additionally designers were tasked to create an all-new SUV that would symbolize the brand’s renowned American design and ingenuity, as it would mark the Jeep brand’s first entry into the small SUV segment in more than 100 markets around the globe. Last, Renegade had to offer the open-air freedom that dates back to its 1941 roots with the Willys MB Jeep.

The result is the all-new 2015 Renegade, a vehicle that builds on the Jeep Wrangler’s powerful stance, and features fresh new styling with rugged body forms and aggressive proportions that enable best-in-class approach and departure angles purposely designed to deliver best-in-class off-road capability. And for segment-exclusive panoramic views, two available My Sky open-air roof panel systems conveniently stow to provide passengers open-air freedom with ease.

All-new interior exudes a rugged and energetic appearance
The all-new Jeep Renegade interior features a rugged and energetic appearance that builds upon Jeep’s legendary brand heritage. Its precisely crafted detail, innovative and high-quality color and material appointments, state-of-the-art technology, and clever storage features draw inspiration from contemporary extreme sports gear and lifestyles.

The interior of the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade has a distinctive form language which Jeep designers have titled “Tek-Tonic.” This new design theme is defined by the intersections of soft and tactile forms with rugged and functional details. Major surfaces such as the sculpted soft-touch instrument panel are intersected with bold functional elements like the passenger grab handle – indispensable for off-road adventures and borrowed from its big brother, the legendary Jeep Wrangler. Unique “protective clamp fasteners,” anodized design accents and inspired colors are derived from extreme sports equipment, while the newly familiar “X” shapes inspired by its roof and tail lamps add to Renegade’s Tek-Tonic interior look. And to make sure all of the needed passenger gear fits, the Renegade is designed with an efficient and flexible interior package that includes a removable, reversible and height-adjustable cargo floor panel and fold-forward front-passenger seat.

My Sky: continuing Jeep open-air freedom since 1941
Keeping the tradition of the legendary 1941 Willys MB Jeep, the all-new 2015 Renegade offers open-air freedom with two available My Sky open-air roof systems. With a manual removable, or removable with premium power tilt/slide feature, the segment-exclusive My Sky roof-panel systems quickly bring the outdoors inside. Designed for convenience, the honeycomb fiberglass polyurethane roof panels are lightweight and stow neatly in the rear cargo area. For added design detail, both My Sky roof systems feature a debossed “X” stamped into the roof that exude strength and play on the brand’s utilitarian history.

Best-in-class off-road capability with world-class on-road driving dynamics
Designed and engineered to first and foremost deliver legendary Jeep 4x4 capability, the all-new 2015 Renegade is the first small SUV from Chrysler Group to use the all-new “small-wide 4x4 architecture.”

With its fully independent suspension capable of up to 205 mm (8.1 inches) of wheel articulation and 220 mm (8.7 inches) of ground clearance (Trailhawk), Renegade raises the bar in the small SUV segment with best-in-class off-road capability. Extensive use of advanced steels, composites and advanced computer-impact simulations enable the all-new 2015 Renegade’s architecture to deliver world-class torsional stiffness and Jeep brand’s durability required for Trail Rated adventures.

The all-new Renegade is the first Jeep to integrate Koni’s frequency selective damping (FSD) front and rear strut system. This damping system enables the Jeep Renegade to deliver world-class road-holding and handling characteristics.

Designed for global markets: 16 powertrain combinations
True to the Jeep brand, the all-new Renegade will offer customers in global markets maximum off-road capability and fuel efficiency. The Renegade will offer up to 16 strategic powertrain combinations – the most ever in a Jeep vehicle – customized to markets around the world to meet a range of performance and efficiency needs. Powertrain options include:

Four MultiAir gasoline engine offerings
Two MultiJet II diesel engine offerings
Efficient and flex-fuel capable E.torQ engine
Emissions and fuel-saving Stop&Start technology
Segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission
Two manual and one dual-dry clutch transmission (DDCT) offerings


World’s first small SUV with nine-speed automatic transmission
Like the new Jeep Cherokee, the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade has raised the bar — this time in the small SUV class — with the first available nine-speed automatic transmission. When paired with either the 2.0-liter MultiJet II diesel engine, or 2.4-liter MultiAir2 gas engine, the nine-speed transmission delivers numerous benefits customers will appreciate, including aggressive launches, smooth power delivery at highway speeds and improved fuel efficiency versus a six-speed automatic transmission.

Segment-exclusive technologies once found only on higher classed SUVs
The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade offers technology features once found only in upper-segment vehicles, and makes them attainable to customers in the growing small SUV segment – including award-winning Uconnect Access, Uconnect touchscreens and the segment’s largest full-color instrument cluster.


Uconnect Access: Utilizes embedded cellular technology to allow Jeep Renegade occupants to get directly in contact with local emergency-service dispatchers – all with the push of the 9-1-1 Assist button on the rearview mirror. Uconnect Access applies the same logic to roadside assistance. One push of the “ASSIST” button summons help directly from Chrysler Group’s roadside assistance provider, or the Vehicle Customer Care Center. Further peace of mind comes from the system’s ability to receive text messages, announce receipt of texts, identify senders and then “read” the messages aloud with Bluetooth-equipped cell phones. AOL Autos named Uconnect Access its “Technology of the Year for 2013.” (Uconnect services may vary in different markets)
Uconnect touchscreen radio systems: Award-winning in-vehicle handsfree communication, entertainment and available navigation. Key features available on the Uconnect 5.0 and 6.5AN systems include a 5.0-inch or 6.5-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, single or dual-turner, radio data system capability (RDS), digital audio broadcast (DAB), HD Radio, digital media broadcasting (DMB), SiriusXM Radio, SiriusXM Travel Link, SiriusXM Travel Link, USB port and auxiliary audio jack input. (Uconnect services may vary in different markets)
Segment’s largest full-color instrument cluster display: Filling the Jeep Renegade’s gauge cluster in front of the driver is an available 7-inch, full-color, premium multiview display, featuring a reconfigurable function that enables drivers to personalize information inside the instrument cluster. The information display is designed to visually communicate information, using graphics and text, quickly and easily.


Renegade features up to 70 advanced safety and security features
Safety and security were at the forefront in the development of the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade, setting the stage for up to 70 available safety and security features – including the availability of Forward Collision Warning-Plus and LaneSense Departure Warning-Plus.

In addition, engineers added both active and passive safety and security features, including Blind-spot Monitoring; Rear Cross Path detection; ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic grid lines; electronic stability control (ESC) with electronic roll mitigation and seven standard air bags.

Jeep brand’s global resources
Designed in America and crafted in Italy, the 2015 Renegade continues the Jeep brand’s dedication to the global marketplace and demonstrates the depths of its available resources. The final assembly location for the Renegade will be at the Melfi Assembly Plant. The Renegade’s global portfolio of powertrain production includes the United States, Italy and Brazil.
 
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Renegade production heads to brazil

RENEGADE PRODUCTION HEADS TO BRAZIL


04/15/2014

Last month Jeep unveiled an all-new small SUV at the Geneva auto show called the Renegade. At the time the company said it will be produced in Italy but now Wards reports that the Renegade will be the first vehicle built at Fiat-Chrysler’s new plant in Brazil. Annual capacity is expected to hit 250,000 units and Job One is expected at the end of the year. Wards also reports that the Renegade could also be built in China. Holy moly! That would suggest Jeep expects to sell somewhere around 700,000 Renegades, which would almost double global Jeep sales.

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A behind-the-scenes look at the interior of the 2015 Jeep Renegade

A behind-the-scenes look at the interior of the 2015 Jeep Renegade

Published on Apr 16, 2014

Klaus Busse, Head of Interior Design at Chrysler, discusses the inspiration and creative thinking that went into designing the interior of the 2015 Jeep Renegade being revealed April 16, 2014 at the New York International Auto Show.
 
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A closer look at the Exterior Design of the 2015 Jeep Renegade

A closer look at the Exterior Design of the 2015 Jeep Renegade

Published on Apr 16, 2014

Mark Allen, Head of Jeep Design, talks about the creative thinking and direction behind the exterior design of the 2015 Jeep Renegade being revealed at the New York International Auto Show.
 
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North American Reveal of the 2015 Jeep® Renegade

North American Reveal of the 2015 Jeep® Renegade

Published on Apr 17, 2014

Mike Manley, President and CEO of Jeep® brand, presents the All-New 2015 Jeep® Renegade at the New York International Auto Show.
 
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New Jeep Renegade 2015 release date, price, and features
Posted by: Mansoureh Aliabadi Posted date: July 19, 2014





With the upcoming Jeep Renegade 2015, the largest domestic brand that is known for making all of its vehicle in U.S., Fiat Chrysler; Jeep, have showed a eminent twist in the tradition and have decided to unveil the 2015 model in Geneva March 2015.

For a pre-dominantly U.S. market, this will be the first Jeep in the series that will be built outside of the country. The car will be built at Fiat’s Melfi assembly plant that is located in Italy and it seems that the jeep enthusiasts won’t be much happy driving a car that is carrying an immigrant status.


The 2015 Jeep Renegade will feature either a swoopy design that can be seen in the Jeep Cherokee or a boxy design that can be seen in the Jeep Wrangler, said Ralph Gilles, the Design Chief. The Jeep Renegade 2015 will be larger than Nissan Juke and Mini Countryman and will be spacious and will have enough room space. The company has made the decision of choosing these above two designs on the basis of off-road capability and utility of the car.

The Jeep Renegade 2015 that will be available on both manual and automatic versions will be coming with two different four cylinder engines. One will be a turbocharged 1.4 litre with a horsepower of 160 and it will be for manual. The other one for automatic versions will be a 2.4 litre with a horsepower of 184.

The car will have a mileage of around 30 mpg with 2 wheel-drive and for four-wheel drive, it will be a little less. The jeep will have a select-terrain system for sand, snow, rock and mud conditions. The Jeep Renegade 2015 will start at a base price of $20,000.
 
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2015 Jeep® Renegade Inspiration – Jeep Brand Heritage



2015 Jeep® Renegade Inspiration – Jeep Brand Heritage

Published on Sep 3, 2014

The Jeep brand has over seven decades of history to build upon. Find out how our rich military heritage and legendary 4x4 capability inspired the designers of the All-New 2015 Jeep® Renegade.
 
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The New Italian-Made 2015 Jeep Renegade Rolls Out in Europe, Represents Radical New Design


October 04, 2014



Fiat Chrysler’s new 2015 Jeep Renegade SUV is now available in European markets and will start rolling out slowly in North America in the coming months. Nonetheless, the automaker does not intend to focus heavily on the American markets, and it seems the Renegade will be mostly relegated to Europe and Asia.

This is likely due to the Jeep Renegade’s radical new design, which may put many Jeep enthusiasts off. The Renegade is sleek and small, representing one of Fiat Chrysler’s recent entries into the popular and growing crossover SUV market. The other is the Fiat 500X, which is built on the same platform as the Renegade.


In perhaps a bit of irony, the Jeep Renegade is too “European” of a design to be released in large numbers in the U.S., whereas the Fiat is a more traditional design which will be sold in North America in larger quantities. This presents a bit of a twist, as the iconic American Jeep brand gets passed over for the less-popular European Fiat brand in the U.S. market.

One analyst described the Renegade styling as “male” whereas the Fiat 500X is more “female.” Fiat is well-known worldwide for its small hatchback cars, and the 500X is the company’s first all-wheel drive vehicle for the U.S. market. Both the Fiat and the Jeep are manufactured at the Fiat Chrysler plant in Melfi, Italy.

The Renegade is the automaker’s first crossover SUV. It is also the first Italian-made Jeep, another aspect that may make American consumers raise their eyebrows. Its hyper-modern design, when compared with more traditional Jeep models, suggests that the company is trying to appeal to young consumers as it breaks into the mid-sized SUV sector.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade will start showing up in American dealerships early next year.

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All-new Jeep® Renegade

All-new Jeep® Renegade Makes its Latin American Debut at the 2014 Sao Paulo Motor Show


October 29, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -



The all-new 2015 Jeep® Renegade made its Latin American debut at the 2014 Sao Paulo Motor Show on Wednesday, Oct. 28, expanding the reach of the Jeep brand into this important market. With a compact size that is ideal for the region's narrow roads, the Jeep Renegade delivers a unique combination of best-in-class off-road capability, open-air freedom and convenience with a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission that contributes to outstanding on-road and off-road driving dynamics. The Jeep Renegade also offers powerful yet fuel-efficient engines, world-class refinement and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology offerings. The result is an efficient vehicle created to attract youthful and adventurous customers around the world to the Jeep brand.

"One of the biggest opportunities for the future growth of Jeep is in Brazil," said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "We now have a locally built vehicle that perfectly fits Latin American roads, with the capability and technology features that are unique in this segment. The all-new Jeep Renegade perfectly matches the spirit of adventure and can-do attitude of Brazil and will attract thousands of new customers to our brand."

In Brazil, the Jeep Renegade will be available with two engine options including the flex fuel 1.8-liter E.TorQ engine with the choice of a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, and a 2.0-liter Multijet II diesel engine, coupled with the nine-speed automatic transmission.

The Jeep Renegade will be the first compact SUV equipped with a diesel engine to be sold in Brazil and will be also the first Brazilian-made car offering the ParkAssist function. The Jeep Renegade will be produced at a new state-of-the art plant in Pernambuco, in the Northeast of Brazil, with sales starting during the second quarter of 2015.

About Jeep Brand
Built on more than 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.

The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Patriot, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meet consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models sold outside North America are available in both left and right-hand drive configurations and with gasoline and diesel powertrain options.
 
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Jeep Renegade Sao Paulo Motor Show Unveiling


Jeep Renegade Sao Paulo Motor Show Unveiling

Published on Nov 8, 2014

The 2015 Jeep Renegade made its Latin American debut at the Sao Paulo (Brazil) Motor Show on Oct. 28, 2014. Video is entire media event.
 
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2015 Jeep Renegade | Tales of the Trailhawk | Off the Map




2015 Jeep Renegade | Tales of the Trailhawk | Off the Map

Published on Dec 2, 2014

What’s a road trip without some off-roading? Watch the all-new 2015 Jeep® Renegade go off the map to rock out on even the most obscure trails.
 
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2015 Jeep Renegade Limited Euro-Spec Review

12/19/2014

2015 Jeep Renegade Limited Euro-Spec Review

One could argue that the boxy new Renegade is the oddball of the Jeep family. After all, it’s built in Italy of all places, shares its DNA with the antagonistically curvy Fiat 500X, and has evidently been designed to please the Muppets rather than Indiana Jones. But if our 440-mile tour up and down the Alps of Tyrol and Salzburg is anything to go by, the public loves the latest bantam SUV. Our 2015 Jeep Renegade Limited certainly garnered plenty of smartphone attention and thumbs up.

Read more: 2015 Jeep Renegade Limited Euro-Spec Review
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Jeep Renegade to compete around the world

Jeep Renegade to compete around the world with "technology and tradition"

01/16/2015



The Jeep brand said Wednesday that the Renegade, the new small SUV from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, or FCA, was preparing to take on one of the fastest-growing segments in the world by combining "new technologies and tradition."

The Renegade, which is already in production in Italy for sale in European markets, the Middle East and North America, will be manufactured in Brazil for the Latin American market starting in the first quarter of 2015.


The most conservative forecasts for the industry call for global sales of segment B SUVs, which includes the Renegade, to hit 2 million units by the end of 2015, Mike Manley, president and CEO of FCA's Jeep unit, said in an interview with Efe.

"It's a new segment that we have not had a presence in, which offers global scale and in which we are going to be very competitive," Manley said, referring to the Renegade.

Jim Morrison, marketing director for the Jeep brand, said the current line-up of vehicles was "missing a small Jeep as a new entry point in our array of products."

"Renegade gives us the capability to expand globally. Jeep accounts for around 70 percent of the international sales of FCA US (formerly known as the Chrysler Group), so it makes sense that a small Jeep will be the vehicle that helps us grow and adds new consumers to our customer base," Morrison told Efe.

Aesthetically, the vehicle was inspired by the original Jeep, which was designed to meet the needs of the U.S. military during World War II, and the successful Wrangler model.

"The basic idea behind the Renegade is to include everything that's interesting and fun about the Wrangler, and to put it in a package that is more 'acceptable' because we know the Wrangler is not for everyone," Mark Allen, director of design for Jeep, said.

Allen acknowledged that the Renegade's final design does not look like the initial sketches of the vehicle.

"In the end, it was clear that we were inspired by the Wrangler, with a raised windshield and front. The vehicle stands out from a distance due to its basic form. I'm not looking for a retro vehicle, but it has to be connected to our past. It's the beauty of big tires and a small vehicle that oozes all-surface," Allen said.

Renegade is also full of what Allen calls "Easter eggs," or small surprises that link the new vehicle to the original Jeep, such as the "Xs" that can be seen in the tail lights and on the vehicle's roof, and which were taken directly from the design of the gasoline cans on the backs of Jeeps used during the war.

Renegade will be available in four versions: Sport, Latitude (or Longitude, depending on the market), Limited and TrailHawk. EFE
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