Jeep Renegade for 2022 has received a facelift unveiled by Jeep Brazil. In its latest release, the public will get to see the exterior as well as the interior of the crossover for the first time ahead of the full reveal in the coming weeks. There will be the same domestic changes applying to the small Jeep in other regions including North America and Europe.
Jeep Renegade – Updates and Reveal
There are some details that do remain hidden by the brand. Actually, the latest material does finally show the interior of the vehicle. It is where the updates are subtle. However, the automaker does reveal, however, that an 8.4-inch infotainment screen, a modern steering wheel, and a fully digital instrumental cluster that will greet the owners.
Crossover Capabilities
Moreover, the exterior is has come into full view which shows the crossover’s capabilities. In fact, at a glance, also the updates don’t jump out. There is a new front end with a notably shorter fascia. Plus a reworked grille. In addition, the new DRLs which does mark this one out from its predecessor. Also, the slightly modified taillights and a new rear bumper also do differentiate the updated model from its predecessor.
The vehicle’s T270 badge does indicate that the 2022 Renegade is going to be powered by a 1.3-liter T270 turbo-flex engine in Brazil. Then churn ouit180 hp (182 PS/134 kW) on petrol, 185 hp (187 PS/138 kW) on ethanol, and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) of torque.
Moreover, the engine is going to power both two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models. Moreover, the former model is going to make use of a six-speed automatic transmission. The latter is going to get a nine-speed automatic transmission.
In fact, the model is shown is a Trailhawk. The flagship trim will be in rugged driving scenarios and the high-quality seats with the “Trailhawk” badging can be seen, as can Jeep’s Trail Rated badge.
Therefore, based on the same Small Wide platform as the Fiat 500X, the Renegade will be the leader among compact SUVs in Brazil in 2021. Moreover, the brand has sold more than 350,000 units since 2015.
