Jeep has just finished testing prototype versions of the upcoming new Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe hybrid SUVs in freezing conditions within the Arctic Circle. Engineers took them on an epic drive from Italy to Arjeplog, Sweden. These will become Jeep’s first plug-in hybrid models outside of China, and, like […]
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Jeep Renegade hybrid in the pipeline, part of electrified vehicle push
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is about to kick off its electrified powertrain plans, with development work now underway on a Jeep Renegade plug-in hybrid. The new version is set to arrive by around 2020. The company said earlier this week that it has initiated preparations for the production of a hybrid […]
2019 Jeep Renegade refresh revealed
Jeep has given its smallest SUV, the Renegade, a facelift for the 2019 model year, introducing a refreshed design and higher tech engines. The facelift is specifically for the European market at this stage, but similar updates are expected for other global markets, including Australia, soon. At the front you […]
2018 Jeep Renegade revealed; Uconnect updated, more tech
The MY2018 update for the Jeep Renegade has been announced in the US, bringing in enhanced in-car technology and on-board entertainment, a revised interior layout, and improved standard equipment. Chief among the updates is the introduction of FCA’s Uconnect 4 system with a 7.0-inch touch-screen interface. It comes packaged with […]
Jeep Australia announces 5-year warranty plan
In an effort to try and repair some of its documented reliability issues, following a long string of safety recalls for most of its models, Jeep’s Australian arm is announcing a new five-year warranty program for its vehicles. The package includes a five-year warranty, lifetime roadside assistance and capped-price scheduled […]
Jeep Renegade lifts back wheels under braking in Euro test (video)
Jeep, a brand already embroiled in plenty of safety recall issues in Australia and around the world, is in the spotlight in Europe after its little Renegade was reported to ‘endo’, lifting its back wheels under hard braking. With 765 sales for a 1.0-percent share of the small SUV segment […]
2016 VW Tiguan, BMW X1, Jeep Renegade awarded 5-star ANCAP safety
Some new-model vehicles have been put to the safety test by ANCAP, with three new small SUVs receiving the full five-star score including the new BMW X1, Jeep Renegade, and Volkswagen Tiguan. Starting with the X1, ANCAP used crash testing procedures to calculate a rating of 90 per cent for […]
Jeep Cherokee & Renegade recalled, potential power loss
Another recall has been announced for the Jeep Cherokee and Renegade, this time due to a potential electrical issue which could leave the SUVs without acceleration power. This is now the second time the Cherokee and Renegade have been recalled this year. Keep in mind recalls in Australia are only […]