The 2015 Jeep Renegade arrives at the showroom on January 6th, 2015, sporting a price tag close to $26,500. Jeep has quite a few variants of the Renegade up on offer and the base Sport is powered by a 108 BHP displacing 1.6 eTorq Evo engine block while the flagship Auto Low Trailhawk model draws power from a 2.0 liter MJet engine block.
Buyers can also choose from the Longitude and Limited models apart from the range topping Trailhawk and the base Sport models. Jeep is offering a range of options including a choice of petrol and diesel engine blocks apart from four-wheel drive and an all-wheel drive train. All engine options on the upcoming Jeep Renegade are hooked on to a nine-speed automatic transmission system.
Standard equipment on the Sport includes DAB Radio with Bluetooth and a touchscreen. Air conditioning and 16-inch alloyed rims. Jeep has included an electronic parking brake in the package with optional 17-inch alloyed rims while a six-speaker audio device, Cruise Control and body colored mirrors are also on offer.
Standard features on the Limited include leather upholstery, heated steering wheels and front seats, 18 inch alloys and rear parking sensors apart from the features available on the base variant. The Trailhawk boasts of a dual-zone climate control, fuel tank skid plates and upgraded front suspension apart from all the features available on the other two models.
Officials at Jeep say that the upgraded suspension on the Trailhawk makes it the best off-roader in the lineup while the base models are equipped to handle a part of what the Trailhawk does. The 2015 Jeep Renegade was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this year and was one of the most anticipated SUVs.
Designers claim that the unique exterior dynamics of the Renegade reduces drag coefficient of the vehicle while the high ground clearance and stiff suspension enhances the off road experience. MacPherson strut suspension at the rear along with Chapman struts up front makes all the difference.
The designers restricted the Renegade overall dimensions to 4.2 meter in a bid to visually distinguish it from the Wrangler and the Cherokee. The Renegade is a cross between the family oriented Cherokee and the sports-focused Wrangler. The seven-slot vertical grille finds its way into the front end of the Renegade, staying true to Jeep’s tradition.
More on the drive-test review soon. Jeep claims that the first unit will reach dealerships by the first week of February while pre-bookings are to begin right after the Geneva Motor Show comes to an end. We will keep you updated on the details. Stay tuned for additional news, reports and updates from the world of automobiles.