2015-2017 Jeep Renegade: the mini-Jeep
Is it a real Jeep? In olden times, every Jeep had to cross the Rubicon Trail. Renegade has not done it, but Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk has; and Renegade Trailhawk has similar or better ground clearance and approach, breakover, and departure angles. We were told that the issue was the engine, not the body. 2015 Jeep Renegade forums
The Jeep Renegade was designed alongside the new Fiat 500X, but it's not the same: changes were needed to get the Trailhawk version, 8.7 inches of ground clearance and better off-road clearance angles than the Cherokee. Even the standard models have a strengthened body to meet Jeep standards.
The Renegade was created from the start for global sales; worldwide, it has two Fiat diesels, two Fiat gasoline engines, one Chrysler engine, and one old Chrysler gasoline engine updated by Fiat. The mini-Jeep will be sold in Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, North and South America, and Europe, with everything from a five-speed manual to a nine-speed automatic. Americans appear to get two choices: a Fiat 1.4 turbo engine hooked up to a six-speed manual transmission, or the Chrysler 2.4 liter four-cylinder with the ZF-designed, Chrysler-built 928TE nine-speed automatic.
The 2016 Jeep Renegade added Beats audio, rain-sensing wipers, and new colors.
Jeep Renegade All Wheel Drive Systems
There are two all wheel drive systems on Jeep Renegade, one of which is restricted to (and standard on) the Trailhawk model.
The 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk has front tow hooks (in some markets), skid plates, all-terrain tires, and fascias that allow better approach and departure angles; it also has more ground clearance than other Renegades. Renegade Trailhawk has 8.1 inches of wheel articulation.
Jeep Active Drive is the basic AWD system; it uses a power transfer unit (PTU), and has yaw correction, balanced torque distribution, and brake traction control to reduce both understeer and oversteer. The system also uses a fully variable wet clutch for control of rear wheels, moderating torque for slippery roads or performance - unlike Jeep Cherokee, which uses dog clutches.
Under the Renegade • Specs
Development
Renegade Trailhawk adds a two-speed power takeoff unit; the low range locks the front and rear drive shafts and adds a 4.334:1 gear reduction for a "crawl ratio" of 20.1:1. The system also adds (but only in low range) Hill Descent Control and Hill Ascent Control, to automatically control the speed, from a user-selectable 1 mph to 5 mph, using the throttle and brakes. When in low gear, stability control is shut off entirely.
Is it a real Jeep? In olden times, every Jeep had to cross the Rubicon Trail. Renegade has not done it, but Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk has; and Renegade Trailhawk has similar or better ground clearance and approach, breakover, and departure angles. We were told that the issue was the engine, not the body. 2015 Jeep Renegade forums
The Jeep Renegade was designed alongside the new Fiat 500X, but it's not the same: changes were needed to get the Trailhawk version, 8.7 inches of ground clearance and better off-road clearance angles than the Cherokee. Even the standard models have a strengthened body to meet Jeep standards.
The Renegade was created from the start for global sales; worldwide, it has two Fiat diesels, two Fiat gasoline engines, one Chrysler engine, and one old Chrysler gasoline engine updated by Fiat. The mini-Jeep will be sold in Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, North and South America, and Europe, with everything from a five-speed manual to a nine-speed automatic. Americans appear to get two choices: a Fiat 1.4 turbo engine hooked up to a six-speed manual transmission, or the Chrysler 2.4 liter four-cylinder with the ZF-designed, Chrysler-built 928TE nine-speed automatic.
The 2016 Jeep Renegade added Beats audio, rain-sensing wipers, and new colors.
Jeep Renegade All Wheel Drive Systems
The 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk has front tow hooks (in some markets), skid plates, all-terrain tires, and fascias that allow better approach and departure angles; it also has more ground clearance than other Renegades. Renegade Trailhawk has 8.1 inches of wheel articulation.
Jeep Active Drive is the basic AWD system; it uses a power transfer unit (PTU), and has yaw correction, balanced torque distribution, and brake traction control to reduce both understeer and oversteer. The system also uses a fully variable wet clutch for control of rear wheels, moderating torque for slippery roads or performance - unlike Jeep Cherokee, which uses dog clutches.
Under the Renegade • Specs
Development
Renegade Trailhawk adds a two-speed power takeoff unit; the low range locks the front and rear drive shafts and adds a 4.334:1 gear reduction for a "crawl ratio" of 20.1:1. The system also adds (but only in low range) Hill Descent Control and Hill Ascent Control, to automatically control the speed, from a user-selectable 1 mph to 5 mph, using the throttle and brakes. When in low gear, stability control is shut off entirely.
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