The Jeep Renegade is an American

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produced by

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. The car was first exhibited at the

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in 2008. The Renegade's main feature is the hybrid engine. The model will remain a study model for the moment and will not be further developed.

Model

According to Jeep, the Jeep Renegade is made from minimal components, the chassis and the car interior are made from a single piece of aluminum. The floor of the car is designed in such a fashion that any water is immediately discharged outside. The car is reportedly fully recyclable.

Engine

The Renegade is the first Jeep that has a

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drive system. The engine consists of two

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s which each produce as well as a 1.5L Bluetec

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, which produces for a total of . The total range of the car is , thanks to the innovative hybrid system.

External links

Jeep International Website
(archived)
YouTube Video @ 2008 NYC Auto show of Jeep Renegade
Off-road vehicles

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