The new 2023 Jeep Renegade It will be launched in a few weeks in Chile and here we will tell you the news of the model presented in Brazil in mid-2022 and defined by the brand as “new generation”, despite the fact that it maintains the same platform, dimensions and there are no dramatic changes in the design. .
The highlight of the new model is a new engine that adds to the aspirated 1.8 eTorq gasoline station: the T270, a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine, with turbo and direct injection, which provides 175 Hp and 270 Nm of torque, associated with a six-speed automatic transmission. In accordance with the homologation in the 3CV of Chile, this engine gives 9.5 km/liter in the city and a mixed of 13.0 km/l.
Jeep Renegade brings motor and technological improvements to Chile
Jeep points out that the response of the power steering and the Multilink independent suspension have been improved, with the aim of providing greater grip in curves, greater ride comfort, better articulation and lessening the effect of uneven terrain inside the cabin.
Only the Sport and Longitude versions will be offered, both with simple traction, but the second incorporates “Jeep Traction Control+”, which, in the event of a loss of traction on one of the front wheels, activates the ABS brake system and redistributes the torque to the other wheel improving its grip.
Regarding the exterior, it maintains its quadriform silhouette so representative of the brand, and shows a redesign of the spotlights and grille, as well as the front and rear bumpers, which are inspired by the new Compass and Commander.
The grill maintains the seven slots and the front headlights are still circular, but now they are standard Full Led for all versions. The front bumper is more robust and also frame the LED fog lights. Jeep says its new design improves the angle of attack.
New headlights with the significant “X” are released at the rear. The sides sport new 17” (Sport) or 18” (long) alloy wheel designs, and the American manufacturer offers a total of seven color options. There is no bicolor in the versions for Chile.
Interior and security
Regarding the novelties in the interior, there is the Jeep Healthy Cabin, technology that removes air particles and eliminates impurities by up to 83%. Being the first Jeep equipped with a cabin filter in N95+ bio.
On the styling side, there’s a redesigned steering wheel taken from the Compass and Commander. In addition, each version will have its own variant of the tapestry: black cloth for the Sport, black leather for the Longitude.
It highlights a new TFT board design. For the analogue Sport version with a 3.5” monochrome display, and for the full digital 7” color Longitude.
The fifth generation of the Uconnect multimedia system also makes its debut, with a 7” and 8.4” touch screen for the Sport and Longitude versions, respectively. Standing out for a new interface with greater definition, data processing and storage capacity, and the possibility of connecting mobile devices wirelessly to Android Auto Y Apple Car Play.
In terms of safety, it incorporates six airbags as standard, in addition to a seventh knee airbag for the driver in the Longitude variant. This same variant has driving assistance functions (ADAS) such as: Lane Keeping Assistant, Parallel and Perpendicular Parking Assistant, Pre-Collision Alert, Traffic Sign Detector, Fatigue Detector and Blind Spot Indicator.
Additionally, the Longitude variant is differentiated by the panoramic roof, automatic climate control, keyless system with ignition button, paddle shifters on the steering wheel, rain and light sensors, among others.
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