JEEP RENEGADE (BU)

OVERVIEW

Manufacturer: Stellantis North America
Production: 2014–present
Model years: 2015-present
Assembly: BU/520: Melfi, Italy (SATA)
                    B1: Goiana, Pernambuco, Brazil
                    BQ: Guangzhou, China (GAC)
Designer: Jeremy Glover & Ian Hedge

• Body and Chassis

Class: Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style: 5-door SUV
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Platform: FCA Small Wide 4×4
Related: Fiat 500X, Fiat 500L, Fiat Tipo (2015), Fiat Toro.

• Dimensions

Wheelbase: 101.2 in (2,570 mm)
Length: 166.6 in (4,230 mm)
Width: 71.06 in (1,805 mm)
Height: 66.5 in (1,690 mm)

HISTORY

The Jeep Renegade (BU/520) is a subcompact crossover SUV (mini SUV in Europe) produced by Jeep. The subcompact crossover SUV was first shown to the public in March 2014 at the Geneva Motor Show and production started in late August of that year. Standard Renegade models come with front-wheel drive. The vehicle offers the four-wheel drive systems Active Drive I and Active Drive Low, both of which are paired with Jeep’s Selec-Terrain System.

The Jeep Renegade has one of the most distinctive provenances of any vehicle currently on sale in the US. For starters, it’s almost entirely made in Italy. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has taken a platform it also uses for the Fiat 500X and made it into a Jeep. In terms of the math, 62% of the vehicle is bella figura Italian, while 22% is red, white, and blue or just red and white as some parts hail from Canada.

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE JEEP RENEGADE

As its name implies, the 2021 Jeep Renegade rejects the conventional traits of other subcompact crossovers. Sure, its abbreviated dimensions and adorable design are hallmarks of this segment. But its legitimate off-road capability and available removable sunroof make it the pack mule in a class of mall cruisers. Of course, the absence of an eco-friendly model (at least until the plug-in-hybrid model arrives) and premium-priced trim levels that don’t feel premium at all are areas where the littlest Jeep stands out for the wrong reasons. While the Jeep Compass looks more mature, and the Jeep Cherokee can tow more and tackle tougher trails, the 2021 Renegade will still satisfy fans of the brand with its boxier aesthetic, open-top option, and off-road capable Trailhawk model.

DESIGN

We’re guessing the phrase “subcompact crossover SUV” doesn’t exactly send fire through your veins. Indeed, most of these pint-size runabouts are pretty dull to drive. But one exception is the 2021 Jeep Renegade. In a sea of competitors battling to be the most practical or the most fuel-efficient, the Renegade focuses instead on a more exciting driving experience.

Its Jeep Wrangler-inspired styling stands out thanks to round headlights and Jeep’s familiar seven-slot grille. The short and stubby body also helps make the Renegade more off-road capable than rivals such as the Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-30. There’s even a raised Renegade Trailhawk version that comes with tow hooks, skid plates and a true low-range gear.

As with the exterior design, the Renegade’s interior is made to appeal to the part of our brains that once created full-length dialogues between two dinosaur-shaped erasers. It’s filled with odd shapes, toyish trimmings, and small design surprises—such as maps imprinted into cupholders and the phrase “Since 1941” stamped into the dash plastic. Consider us amused. Too bad its chunky roof pillars make for significant blind spots, by far the most egregious in this class of vehicles. The Renegade’s seats have clearly been doing their yoga stretching exercises, as they have no problem folding flat to create a level load floor. But even then, the space is average at best. Limited storage pockets and the lack of a full-length door cubby up front make storage opportunities scarce compared with other vehicles in the segment.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR JEEP CLEAN?

It’s important to keep your Jeep clean. Not only do you want a Jeep that performs beyond expectations, but you also want a Jeep with the upmost tidiness and looks as brand new as when you purchased it from the dealership. No matter if it’s a Cherokee or a Challenger, please treat your Jeep vehicle like you would any other valuable possession.

Invest in Air Fresheners

A part of a Jeep’s tidiness is its smell. It’s best to maintain that new car smell and avoid any potential mustiness.

Don’t Eat in the Car

Keep eating in your Jeep to a minimum. Food will inevitably result in tiny crumbs that seep into the smallest crevices of your Jeep and take forever to get out.

Keep a Trash Bag in the Car

Trash will build up in your Jeep vehicle faster than you think. It’ll look like you just bought it from a Jeep dealership one moment to having it replicate a dumpster on wheels the next.

To avoid this problem, it’s smart to carry a trash bag in the car with you.

Go to the Car Wash

It’s important to bring your Jeep to your local carwash on a regular basis. Dirt, dust, and other filth can build up on your Jeep’s exterior if not properly treated.

Of course, don’t hesitate to ask the staff at our Jeep dealership about any cleanliness issues. You deserve a clean Jeep, so come on down to Miami Lakes Jeep and ask any questions!

Source: wikipedia, caranddriver, businessinsider.