2015 Jeep Renegade Leaked Ahead of Geneva Debut
The baby Jeep model, previously known as the Jeepster, has leaked ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.
The Fiat-based Jeep model will reportedly be called the Renegade and sports the same exterior styling as the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. The photos show the Renegade off road meaning that it’ll be trail rated and it’ll possibly come with a removable roof.
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While earlier reports had the baby Jeep model based on the Fiat 500L, it looks more like it could be based on the Fiat Panda. Check back for more information when the 2015 Jeep Renegade makes its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
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Sources say that the North American version of the Renegade will be powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The other powerplant to be offered will be a 2.4-liter four-cylinder paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
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[Source: Jalopnik]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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It's nice for the section of the market it is competing in. I think it will do well. This directed to your average buyer not the people that read this news. Most people here are enthusiasts and your average Jeep enthusiast is not going to like this. Probably why I don't like it either.
Why oh why won't G.M.C get their hands on JEEP to if nothing else.save the wrangler. At least we can get our jeeps with a G.M. VVI . INSTEAD of having to transplant one..