Jeep Renegade (BU)
Jeep's first entry in the small SUV class, the Renegade was designed in America and assembled in Melfi, Italy, the first Jeep built only outside North America. It brought the class its first nine-speed automatic and a rear axle that disconnects to save fuel, while the Trailhawk added a low-range Active Drive Low system and Trail Rated badging. A 2019 refresh brought a 1.3 L turbo, and Europe later added e-Hybrid and 4xe plug-in hybrid versions. US sales slid from over 100,000 a year in 2016 and 2017 to about 26,000 in 2023, and Jeep dropped it in North America after that year, but the Brazilian-built version carries on with a 2027 update.
Model years
2015 to present
Built
August 2014 to present (Melfi, Italy, ended late 2025; Goiana, Brazil, from 2015)
Where
SATA Melfi Assembly Plant, Melfi, Italy (2014 to 2025); Goiana Automotive Complex, Goiana, Pernambuco, Brazil (2015 to present); GAC FCA, Guangzhou, China (2016 to 2022)
Body styles
5-door SUV
Four-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive, Jeep Active Drive full-time 4x4, Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 (Trailhawk, Willys), Electric rear-axle all-wheel drive (4xe)
Engines
| Engine | Power | Torque | Fuel | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 L MultiAir Turbo I4 Six-speed manual only in North America; Sport and Latitude. |
160 hp (119 kW) | 184 lb-ft (249 N·m) | Gasoline | 2015 to 2018 (North America) |
| 2.4 L Tigershark MultiAir2 I4 Nine-speed automatic only. |
180 hp (134 kW) | 175 lb-ft (237 N·m) | Gasoline | 2015 to 2021 (North America) |
| 1.3 L turbo I4 (GSE) Nine-speed automatic; engine stop-start. Also used in Europe in other outputs. |
177 hp (132 kW) | 210 lb-ft (285 N·m) | Gasoline | 2019 to 2023 (North America) |
| 1.3 L T270 Turboflex I4 185 hp on ethanol and 180 hp on gasoline at launch, 27.5 kgfm torque; 176 hp quoted for 2026 and 2027. A 48 V mild-hybrid version arrived for 2027. |
185 hp (138 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 N·m) | Flex-fuel (gasoline or ethanol) | 2022 to present (Brazil) |
| 1.8 L E.torQ flex I4 Replaced by the T270 for 2022. Wikipedia lists 130 hp; a Brazilian report cites 139 cv. |
— | — | Flex-fuel (gasoline or ethanol) | 2015 to 2021 (Brazil) |
| 2.0 L MultiJet II turbodiesel I4 Wikipedia lists 138 or 168 hp depending on market (not cross-checked). |
— | — | Diesel | 2015 to 2021 (Brazil); also Europe |
| 1.5 L turbo I4 e-Hybrid (48 V mild hybrid) 130 hp and 240 Nm; 48 V motor adds about 20 hp; seven-speed dual-clutch; front-wheel drive. |
130 hp (97 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 N·m) | Gasoline mild hybrid | 2022 to 2025 (Europe) |
| 1.3 L turbo I4 4xe plug-in hybrid 240 hp combined (a lower-output version of about 190 hp was also sold); 11.4 kWh battery; rear electric motor gives all-wheel drive. |
240 hp (179 kW) | — | Plug-in hybrid | 2021 to 2025 (Europe) |
Transmissions
- 6-speed manual (2015 to 2018 (North America); Europe)
- 9-speed automatic (ZF 948TE) (2015 to 2023 (North America); Brazil 4x4 models)
- 6-speed automatic (Brazil 4x2 models)
- 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (2022 to 2025 (Europe e-Hybrid))
- 6-speed automatic (4xe) (2021 to 2025 (Europe))
Sizes and weights
| Measure | Size |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in2,570 mm |
| Length | 166.6 in4,232 mm |
| Height | 66.5 in1,689 mm |
| Ground clearance | 7.9–8.7 in201–221 mm |
| Curb weight | 3,078–3,549 lb1,396–1,610 kg |
| Towing (most) | 2,000 lb907 kg |
A range covers the body styles and trims of this generation.
Trims and editions
- Sport
- Latitude
- Altitude
- Limited
- Trailhawk
- Upland
- Deserthawk
- Longitude (Europe and Brazil)
- Summit (Europe)
- Overland (Europe)
- S (Brazil)
- Sahara (Brazil)
- Willys (Brazil)
- 75th Anniversary
- 80th Anniversary
- Jeepster
- Islander
- (RED) Edition
- 10-Year Commemorative Edition (Brazil)
Worth knowing
- The first Jeep built only outside North America, assembled at Melfi, Italy, beside the Fiat 500X.
- Launched with the small-SUV class's first nine-speed automatic and a disconnecting rear axle.
- Trailhawk models have 8.7 in of ground clearance, skid plates, red tow hooks, and up to 19 in of water fording.
- My Sky removable roof panels stow in the cargo area.
- Brazilian production passed 700,000 units by early 2026.
Year by year, newest first
2027
- Brazilian update with a Compass-style seven-slot grille, new bumpers and LED daytime lights, and a redesigned cabin with a 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 screen and 7-inch digital cluster.
- A 48 V mild-hybrid version of the 1.3 L T270 turbo flex engine arrived, claimed to cut city fuel use by about 7%.
- Trims are Altitude, Longitude, Sahara, and Willys 4x4, from R$129,990.
2026
- Brazilian lineup reshuffled with Sport as the new entry trim, plus Altitude, Longitude, Sahara, and Willys 4x4, with prices cut by up to R$15,000.
- A 10-Year Commemorative Edition based on the Willys 4x4, limited to 1,010 units, and new Jazz Blue paint.
2025
- In Europe the 4xe plug-in hybrid could no longer be ordered, leaving the front-wheel-drive e-Hybrid.
- Jeep confirmed that Melfi production would end in late 2025 with no direct successor, with dealer stock lasting into 2026.
2024
- No longer sold in the United States or Canada.
- European models gained a 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital cluster, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- European trims became Altitude, Summit, Overland, and Trailhawk, with the e-Hybrid on the first two and the 4xe on the others (UK).
2023
- Final North American year: only 4x4 Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk remained, all with the 1.3 L turbo.
- Adaptive cruise control became standard on Limited, and an Upland edition and Solar Yellow paint were added.
2022
- The 2.4 L engine was dropped in North America, leaving the 1.3 L turbo with the nine-speed automatic.
- An 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation became standard on Sport and Latitude, joined by an Altitude package and a (RED) edition.
- In Brazil, a facelift with LED lights made the T270 1.3 L turbo flex the only engine.
2021
- Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection, and lane-keep assist became standard on all models.
- 80th Anniversary, Jeepster, and Islander special editions.
2020
- Safety and driver-assist option groups were extended to more trims, and an Upland appearance package was offered on Sport.
- A Kenwood premium audio system and a standard telematics box arrived later in the year.
2019
- Mid-cycle refresh with new front fascias, available full LED lighting, and new wheels.
- A 177 hp 1.3 L turbo with nine-speed automatic replaced the 1.4 L MultiAir turbo and became standard on Limited and Trailhawk.
- Europe's refreshed model arrived in mid-2018 with new 1.0 L and 1.3 L FireFly turbo engines.
2018
- Uconnect 4 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard on Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk.
- A rear camera became standard, and the cabin gained more storage and a revised Selec-Terrain dial.
2017
- Keyless Go became standard, with HID and automatic high-beam headlamps optional.
- Limited-run Deserthawk (Trailhawk-based) and Altitude (Latitude-based) models.
2016
- Optional Beats audio, rain-sensing wipers, and two new colours.
- A 75th Anniversary Edition based on the Latitude.
- Named Car of the Year in Brazil.
2015
- All-new small SUV shown at the 2014 Geneva and New York shows, built in Melfi, Italy, and from 2015 in Goiana, Brazil.
- Offered with a 160 hp 1.4 L turbo and six-speed manual or a 180 hp 2.4 L with the class's first nine-speed automatic.
- Trailhawk added Active Drive Low with a 20:1 crawl ratio and 8.7 in of ground clearance.
Notes
Trailhawk crawl ratio: Jeep's releases say 20:1 (2015 to 2018), 21:1 (2019, 2022, and 2023), and 21.5:1 (2020 and 2021). Width: Wikipedia gives 71.1 in, while Cars.com and TrueDelta list about 74 in, so it is left null. Fuel tank: Cars.com says about 13 gal (rounded), not confirmed further. Brazil facelift year: Wikipedia places it in 2023, but Canaltech reports the revised 2022 line revealed on February 10, 2022. 4xe electric range: about 26 mi (UK reports) versus up to 31 mi (MoparInsiders). The 2027 mild hybrid is reported on the mid trims (Longitude and Sahara) in Stellantis Brazil material that could not be opened; MoparInsiders confirms it on the Longitude. The 2019 Europe item and the Chinese plant dates come from Wikipedia only.
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