10 Vehicles Built in Unexpected Places
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Jeep Renegade
The Renegade is the smallest and arguably the funkiest embodiment of the Jeep heritage. This distinctive-looking SUV with a boxy shape might surprise you with great off-road performance, especially the Trailhawk model. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine or, alternatively, a turbocharged 1.3-litre four-cylinder. Similar to the Compass, we are still waiting for the plug-in hybrid variant of the Renegade that is currently available in Europe.
Small SUVs Remain a Big Source of Dissatisfaction
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Toyota’s brand new Corolla Cross could not have come soon enough as the smaller C-HR is the least liked vehicle in the entire auto industry for the second year in a row according to Consumer Reports ’ latest survey. The website once again polled its members to gauge their level …January 13, 2022
2016 Fiat 500X vs. 2016 Jeep Renegade: Two Peas, Different Pods
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As hard as it may be to believe, the Fiat 500X and the Jeep Renegade are almost identical from a mechanical standpoint. In fact, they even share the same platform, among other things. Unfamiliar with the concept of an automobile platform? Allow me to enlighten you. To reduce costs and …May 3, 2016
2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk: Platform For Success
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It's amazing how two sculptors can look at the same block of clay and see something completely different. The same can be said of automotive designers presented with a single platform to be shared across multiple brands: although the building blocks are the same, the end result gets filtered through …December 18, 2015
First Drive: 2016 Jeep Renegade
First Drives
As the Jeep Wrangler's popularity continues to soar into the stratosphere, the 2016 Renegade is the anti-Wrangler. It's small, available in front-wheel drive and, to borrow from Brad's assessment , cute by all accounts—though I would add that there's some rugged handsomeness to be found, too. Aside from the seven-slot …December 1, 2015
2015 Jeep Renegade: The Lightweight Pugilist
Test Drives
It was created in America, but the 2015 Jeep Renegade is built in Italy alongside the also-new 2016 Fiat 500X crossover . A sin for a typically all-American brand perhaps, but most Renegade buyers probably won’t even realize it, so it I guess it doesn’t really matter. Let’s hope its …July 14, 2015
Sideways In The Snow At Chrysler's Winter Driving Program
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Usually when one ends up sideways while driving in snowy conditions it's cause for alarm, rather than celebration, but then again most people aren't experiencing their tail-out scenario within the safe confines of ICAR's race course. Located just northwest of Montreal, the full-service high performance driving facility was hosting Chrysler's …February 23, 2015
2015 Jeep Renegade: Small, But Still A Jeep
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The ultra-compact SUV segment is set to see the most growth this year and welcome the largest number of new models. These scaled-down SUVs may look like they were left in the dryer too long, but they are an exciting choice compared to subcompact cars. Their practicality, unique design and …January 27, 2015
Spotlight on the 2015 Jeep Renegade
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It nearly got named the Jeepster, but Jeep’s directors finally christened it the Renegade. It was designed by American and Italian engineers, which explains the use of the Fiat 500L/500X platform (although it has been modified for this purpose). The small Jeep is the first to use the Small Wide …January 20, 2015
Top 10 Vehicles To Watch Out For In 2015
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January 5, 2015
Scores of Jeeps, Fiats and Alfa Romeos Recalled to Fix Airbag Issue
Recalls
Stellantis has just announced a recall on more than 340,000 vehicles in North America, including 8,387 in Canada, due to a problem with the driver’s front airbag. In some cases, the connector for the driver's seat belt buckle sensor could fail and cause the airbag to deploy with too much …July 11, 2024
Confirmed: Jeep Renegade to Come Back in 2027 as Cheap EV
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Jeep , which axed the Renegade small crossover at the end of the 2023 model year due to poor sales, will bring it back in 2027 as a fully electric vehicle. CEO Antonio Filosa confirmed the news during Stellantis’ Investor Day on Thursday. To be clear, this is the affordable …June 14, 2024
Jeep Renegade Put Out to Pasture, No One Will Shed a Tear
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One of the least popular SUVs in North America won’t be back for 2024. We’re talking about the Jeep Renegade , which sold a mere 345 units in all of Canada last year. A company spokesperson today confirmed to Automotive News that the expensive and inefficient subcompact model is being …December 4, 2023
Most Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger Protection
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The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its moderate overlap front collision test to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. It found out that only two out of 15 compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 , protect the …December 14, 2022
Compact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
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The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …October 28, 2021
Jeep Turns 80, so Let’s Celebrate With These Special Editions
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The 2021 model year we’re stepping into marks the 80th anniversary of Jeep . And when you have a brand that has such a rich heritage, the opportunity to celebrate is too great to pass up. For customers, that means each model in the lineup is getting an 80th Anniversary …September 25, 2020
Are the New Jeep Renegade and Compass PHEVs Canada-Bound?
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Jeep is one of FCA’s most important brands at the international level—it set a new global sales record in 2018—and the automaker has previously stated that it will electrify the Jeep lineup over the next few years. This week at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show , new plug-in hybrid electric …March 7, 2019
2019 Jeep Renegade: New Engine, New Styling
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Introduced for the 2015 model year, the subcompact Renegade is getting some changes in order to remain competitive, now that it has more competition than ever with the recent launches of the Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Kona . The biggest news is the arrival of a turbocharged and direct-injected, 1.3-litre …October 8, 2018
2017 Jeep Renegade Deserthawk: Unique Style, Off-road Capable
Los Angeles
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles officially presented a new variation of its Jeep Renegade small SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Deserthawk borrows its styling from the Renegade Trailhawk, but proposes its own distinctive appearance and unique elements. Aside from four paint colours—white, black, gray and beige—this version also offers …November 16, 2016
A Recall for ZF
Recalls
What has nine speeds and must be recalled? Around half-a-million vehicles equipped with a ZF gearbox! Previously, only some Fiat Chrysler Automobiles models were involved; now, the recall has been expanded to cover a large array of vehicles fitted with this transmission. According to the German parts manufacturer, vehicles from …August 16, 2016
Recall Notice for the Chrysler 200, the Jeep Cherokee, the Jeep Renegade and the Ram ProMaster City
Recalls
Transport Canada recently announced a recall notice regarding a problem with the nine-speed automatic transmission of certain FCA models. In some cases, the transmission wire harness could have been improperly crimped, and as a result, the lever could unexpectedly shift into neutral. If that happens, the vehicle would obviously lose …July 27, 2016
Batman Drives a... Jeep Renegade?
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Those who like superhero movies should be eagerly anticipating the premiere of Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice . The movie will pit two of DC Comics' biggest heroes against one another and will be filled with action scenes. Seems as though the movie’s most recent marketing scheme comes from …February 24, 2016
Test Drive: 2016 Jeep Renegade
Video Reviews
Many adjectives have been used to describe the Jeep Renegade , some positive and some negative. Which does Graeme Fletcher use? How does "cute," "cuddly," "fun" and "funky" sound? The Jeep Renegade may not be a traditional Jeep product, but as Graeme points out, that doesn't mean there isn't a …
Motoring TV 2016 Affordable Crossover of the Year
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Like sedans before it, crossovers are exploding in popularity around the world. With so many new entrants on the market for 2016, and so many sub-segments to deal with, Motoring TV's 2016 Car of the Year show features not one, not two, but three crossover segments. This time we take …
Review: 2015 Jeep Renegade
Video Reviews
Long known for its ability to blaze trails less travelled by the competition, the Jeep brand is blazing a whole new trail with the tiny Renegade, a vehicle that shares a segment with the likes of the Nissan Juke, Kia Soul and Chevrolet Trax, to name a few. As the …
2015 Jeep Renegade
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Presentation of the 2015 Jeep Renegade, on road and off road …
