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2015 JEEP RENEGADE
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Four-wheel drive sport-utility vehicle with outstanding on-road and off-road performance
he all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade expands the
brand’s vehicle lineup, entering the growing
small sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment, while
staying true to the adventurous lifestyle and 4x4
capability 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, two 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 symbolizes the brand’s
renowned American design, ingenuity and innovation, marking the
Jeep brand’s first entry into the small SUV segment,” said Mike
Manley, President and CEO — Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC.
“Renegade expands the brand’s product portfolio and targets the
rapidly expanding small SUV segment with a best-in-class
combination of fuel efficiency and off-road capability, while at the
same time delivering outstanding driving dynamics and the open-
air freedom customers expect from Jeep.”
Interior
The all-new Jeep Renegade interior features a rugged and
energetic appearance that builds upon Jeep’s legendary brand
heritage. This small SUV’s precisely crafted detail, innovative and
high-quality color and material appointments, state-of-the-art
technology, and clever storage draw inspiration from contemporary
extreme sports gear and lifestyles.
My Sky
Expanding the brand’s open-air freedom that originated with the
legendary 1941 Willys MB Jeep, the all-new 2015 Renegade offers
two class-exclusive “My Sky” open-air roof systems. With a manual
removable, or premium power tilt/slide with removable feature, the
innovative “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.
Capability
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 1,475 lb.-ft. of the
engine’s available torque to the rear wheels.
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.
10 • EVERYTHING AUTO • SUMMER 2015
2015 jeep
renegade
BY THE NUMBERS
Wheelbase: 101.2 in.
Length: 209.3 in.
Width: 71 in.
Height: 66.5 in.
Base Engine: 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo, 160
hp, 184 lb.-ft. torque
Transmission: 9-speed automatic