A Jeep would be preparing to launch an electric version of the Renegade for 2027, maintaining its size that made it a very successful compact SUV.
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The latest information about the brand project came from Marco Montepelosohead of product planning at Jeep Europe, during an interview with the British magazine Auto Express.
In the conversation, he assured that the new Renegade it will not undergo major dimensional changes, maintaining the same approximate size as the current model. But, among the new features, the new Renegade will gain a new platform.
This change became viable thanks to the architecture STLA Smallproduced by Stellarwhich will replace the current Small Wide 4×4used by the North American manufacturer since 2016. As a result, passengers in the rear seat of the SUV will notice greater comfort inside the cabin, as well as greater space to carry luggage.
Montepeloso also commented on which post the Renegade will be next to Avengerensuring that the two will coexist peacefully in the brand’s portfolio. “This is nothing new. We sold the Avenger and the Renegade together for the last three years [na Europa]and the excellent performance of the Avenger happened with the Renegade next door,” he said.
The models, according to him, have different audiences. While the smaller SUV is more sought after by urban drivers looking for compact vehicles, the other has become a good option for larger families. “Therefore, I don’t see any risk of cannibalization. For me, there are clear differences between customers,” he added.
Regarding its appearance, projections recently published by the independent designer Marco Maltese on social media they give a general idea of what the new SUV will be like. They bet on a more retro look, characteristic of Renegadeand that the car will maintain the boxy design also present in the new Recon electric.
Although initially planned as an electric-only model, the head of Jeep in Europe gave strong indications that this will not be the only option. There are expected to be front- and all-wheel drive mild hybrid variants, helping the brand navigate an increasingly unpredictable market.
A Jeep stated that the Renegade electric will arrive in North America by 2027 with a starting price below $25,000. But, considering the end of the incentive for purchasing electric vehicles of US$7,500, the real value is expected to be around US$30,000.
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