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Since the Fiat/Chrysler/Jeep merger we have had many of these "mixed" platform vehicles. This is one such vehicle, the 2015 Jeep Renegade shares it's roots with the Fiat 500L. Yes the 500L.
Many of the Renegades powertrain technology will come from the larger new Jeep Cherokee. There will be sixteen different engine, transmission, and drive-train combinations available depending on your continent. Base engine in North America will be the 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir 4-cylinder engine that is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. This 9-speed transmission can also be paired up with the new optional 2.0-liter MultiJet II diesel engine, which will be available for the North American market.
1.4L inline four-cylinder turbo mated to a six-speed manual will be available for certain other markets.
Two all-wheel drive technologies will be available, the Active Drive and Active Drive Low. Both systems feature four selectable drive modes (Auto, Snow, Sand, and Mud) but only the Jeep Active Drive Low includes a selectable 20:1 crawl ratio.
As well for those planning on taking their Regenade into the wilderness, a Trailhawk 4×4 model is in the works. Features will include the Active Drive Low system, the Selec-Terrain system with a Rock setting, increased ride height (0.8 inch higher / 2 cm), revised fascias that are boulder proof, and improved water fording. Skid-plates will be installed to help keep drivers from having an oil-pan-vs.-rock-related incident.
Inside cabin goodies:
The segment's largest full-color instrument cluster display - a configurable 7-inch display between the speedometer and tachometer that displays information relative to the driver. The Uconnect infotainment systems (see below), Bluetooth connectivity, HD Radio, SiriusXM Radio, USB and auxiliary audio via a 5-inch or 6.5-inch color touch screen. Navigation equipped models also boast SiriusXM Travel Link for traffic, weather and more.
"Models featuring the new Uconnect Access system will also feature an embedded cellular antenna that grants the infotainment system one-touch access to roadside assistance, 911 assist, and the ability to receive and read text messages aloud."
Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic alert, and a rearview camera with dynamic trajectory guides will also be available.
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Love or hate it, the 2015 Jeep Renegade will offer the buyer what many car companies don't in cars and SUVs and that's --- personalization.
You can design the looks and capabilities of this SUV to your specific needs, that might be enough for some buyers to see past it's quirky looks. True to it's FIAT platform this Renegade will be built in Italy, on sale fall of 2014 worldwide.
Short video and full article link to cnet.com : http://reviews.cnet.com/suv/2015-jeep-renegade/4505-10868_7-35835328.html
Full article on autos.ca link: http://www.autos.ca/jeep/preview-2015-jeep-renegade/
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