The plug-in evolution of the first Jeep® Renegade 4xe Made in Lucania SUV is also a success.
11-08-2021 19:36 - MARKET NEWS
The entire Renegade series produced in Lucania at the Melfi plant in over 1,000,000 units, has sold over 210,000 units on the Italian market, and is among the best sellers in its category.
The debut of Jeep® Renegade 4xe, the Made in Lucania SUV equipped with plug-in hybrid technology, represented a fundamental step in the evolutionary path of Jeep which, through the electrification of the range, aspires to leadership even in sophisticated eco-compatible technologies. keeping the historical values of adventure, authenticity, freedom and passion. One year after its launch, Renegade 4xe confirms the overall success of the model, with approximately 6,000 units registered in Italy and segment leadership in 2021, with 4,000 units sold.
A success with the public that derives from its inimitable characteristics: thanks to plug-in hybrid technology, the Jeep 4xe models are the most performing and fun to drive Jeep SUVs ever, literally capable of "going anywhere and doing anything", in deference to the well-known claim “Go Anywhere, Do Anything”. At the same time, they are ideal cars for daily city driving, thanks to the plug-in hybrid technology that allows you to travel with zero emissions and a range of about 50 km in full-electric mode. On board the Jeep Renegade, therefore, fun becomes efficient and the proverbial Jeep off-road capability expresses a balance between driving pleasure and respect for the environment.
Jeep Renegade 4xe combines a 1.3-liter turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor located on the rear axle and powered by an 11.4 kWh battery that can be recharged while driving or via an external power outlet: at home, through a domestic socket, using the efficient and exclusive easyWallbox or the advanced Connected Wallbox, or from a public charging point. On its own, the efficient 1.3-liter turbo engine delivers two power levels, 130hp and 180hp, plus 60hp produced by the electric motor for a total of 190hp or 240hp. In terms of torque, the electric motor produces 250 Nm and the internal combustion engine 270 Nm. Thanks to the combination of the internal combustion engine and the electric motor, Renegade 4xe ensures extraordinary performance and driving pleasure: acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes place in about 7.5 seconds and the maximum speed is equal to 130 km / h in electric mode and up to 200 km / h in hybrid mode. The prompt response and smooth delivery guarantee maximum driving pleasure.