Jeep® Renegade Getting MHEV Upgrade for South America in 2026

Jeep® Renegade Getting MHEV Upgrade for South America in 2026​

Popular Compact SUV to Receive a Mild Hybrid System and Fresh Design Updates​

The Jeep® Renegade isn’t going anywhere just yet. Despite some speculation that it might be reaching the end of its production run, the Renegade will continue in the South American market with a significant update set to arrive in 2026. This update includes a refreshed exterior and an all-new mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) system that aims to improve both performance and fuel efficiency.

Jeep® Renegade Getting MHEV Upgrade for South America in 2026

The Jeep® Renegade isn’t going anywhere just yet. Despite some speculation that it might be reaching the end of its production run, the Renegade will continue in the South American market with a significant update set to arrive in 2026. This update includes a refreshed exterior and an all-new...

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[patfromigh]

Magna kept quiet on who the customer is in Brazil was who will be supplied by the new transmission production facility recently built in that country. Now that the Magna 7-speed mild hybrid transmission has been announced for use in Ram and Fiat products for that market, we can easily figure out who that customer is.

 

[bill burke]

It’s kind of getting embarrassing the way Brazil is beating our U.S. operations to product that we need desperately. The MHEV and this new transmission is the way to go for the new Compass and probably the new Cherokee. Plain and simple, people are attracted to hybrids but only if they don’t need to be plugged in and charged. The performance and fuel economy enhancements this system offers is impressive and just what will make these two new Jeeps so appealing to those wanting to take a small step towards electrification.
I know that I am a bit uncomfortable with the tail wagging the dog once again. Leaves one to ask, “what the heck is going on in the domestic operation?”
Jeep has to take a long hard look at this issue since time is being waisted on getting product to market and impressive product at that. Suck it up Jeep and use the gift the Brazilian operation has given to us, even if it embarrasses.

 

[patfromigh]

The Magna 7-speed is being used in the mild hybrid versions of the Euro Jeep Compass and Renegade. The SGE four / 7-speed combo is being replaced by the Peugeot 3 cylinder / 6-speed Punch transmission combo in the next generation of models in Europe. It is built to a price with step down in durability and performance. Stellantis is sticking us with the four cylinder version of the PSA 3 cylinder, so I wouldn't be surprised we get stuck with the Punch transmission as well.