DISCONTINUED: Jeep® Renegade 4xe’s Missed Impact in North America

The automotive industry’s rapid shift toward electrification makes the absence of the Jeep® Renegade 4xe in the North American market a significant missed opportunity for both the brand and consumers, especially given the Renegade’s North American discontinuation in 2024.

This compact SUV promised affordability and well-equipped features for those desiring a blend of urban convenience and off-road capability. The Renegade 4xe was set to revolutionize the market with its innovative plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system, seamlessly integrating two electric motors, an 11.4 kWh battery pack, and a fuel-efficient 1.3-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, resulting in a formidable combined output of 240 horsepower.

A standout feature was its impressive all-electric range of up to 31 miles (50 kilometers), exceeding its Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe counterparts, catering perfectly to urban commuting needs. In zero-emission mode, it offered a top speed of 81 mph. In hybrid mode, it reached an impressive 124 mph and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, promising both efficiency and performance.

The Renegade 4xe seamlessly adapts to different driving styles, terrains, and weather conditions through the E-Mode selector near the climate controls. This feature allowed drivers to leverage the combined power of motors in Hybrid mode, opt for emissions-free travel in the electric motor, or preserve the battery charge in E-Save mode for on-demand all-electric capability.

Additionally, it retained Jeep’s renowned off-road capabilities via the Jeep® Active Drive Low system, merging PHEV technology with the brand’s legendary torque and performance, appealing to a broad spectrum of consumers. The Selec-Terrain® traction control system offers four dynamic driving modes—Auto, Snow, Sand/Mud, and the new Sport mode—perfectly combining the responsiveness of the electric motor and combustion engine for a more immediate and dynamic driving style, ideal for city driving.

The discontinuation of the Renegade 4xe in this market amplified the missed opportunity of a smaller vehicle bridging the gap between eco-conscious commuting and rugged exploration. Unfortunately, the Italian-built Renegade 4xe missed out on the aesthetic updates seen in its Latin America-produced counterparts.

In the dynamic landscape of automotive evolution, the absence of the Renegade 4xe leaves a void in the market, emphasizing the untapped potential it could have unleashed on North American roads and trails.

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