Jeep® Renegade Upland Returns To America For 2023 Model Year

Jeep® has announced that the 2023 Renegade lineup will be expanding with the re-introduction of the Upland trim. The special edition model pairs the Renegade’s handsome off-road looks and best-in-class capability with a well-appointed interior and some upgraded content. With it comes the return of one of the most popular colors from the Renegade’s past: Solar Yellow. 

“The 2023 Jeep Renegade is a fun compact SUV with a big personality. These well-known characteristics are even more evident with the popular Upland edition, which is packed with legendary Jeep 4×4 capability, rugged good looks, and premium appointments – all at an affordable price point,” said Jim Morrison, Senior Vice President and Head of Jeep North America. “Our vibrant exterior color palette is something we take great pride in, so reviving Solar Yellow for the Renegade lineup is yet another example of a standout exterior shade that speaks to our loyal and avid Jeep community.”

Based on the popular Latitude trim, the Renegade Upland has a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $595 for the package. The Upland package includes the following equipment:

Exterior:

• 17-Inch x 7.0-Inch Glossy Black Diamond Cut Wheels
• 215/65R17 BSW All-Season Yokohama On/Off-Road Tires
• Trailhawk-Sourced Front & Rear Fascias
• Matte Black Hood Decal
• Gloss Black Badging
• Cornering Fog Lamps

Interior:

• Techno Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Premium Topographic Black Cloth Bucket Seats with Bronze Inserts

Technology:

• Automatic Headlamps
• Windshield Wiper De-icer
• Ambient Lighting
• Uconnect 4C Touchscreen with GPS Navigation
• 7-Inch Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) Cluster Display

Powered by the turbocharged 1.3-liter MultiAir® inline-four-cylinder engine that is part of the Stellantis Global Small Engine (GSE) family, the 2023 Jeep Renegade Upland delivers 177 horsepower and 210 lb.-ft. of torque. The small GSE engine features direct-injection and engine start/stop (ESS) for optium performance. 

It is mated to a standard 9-speed 948TE automatic transmission, the Renegade Upland comes standard with Jeep’s Active-Drive full-time four-wheel drive (4×4) system for seamless operation at any speed with no driver intervention. Renegade Upland also features Jeep’s Selec-Terrain traction system, providing four modes of traction (Auto, Snow, Sand, and Mud) for the best performance in any weather condition.

Active Drive full-time 4×4 automatic system delivers seamless operation in and out of four-wheel drive, at any speed with no driver intervention. The Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing four modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud) for the best performance in any weather condition, is also standard.

The 2023 Jeep Renegade Upland can be outfitted in a 6 exterior colors. Those colors include Alpine White, Black, Colorado Red, Slate Blue, Solar Yellow, and Sting-Gray. All colors except Alpine White have an additional $495 charge. 

Solar Yellow is not just limited to the Upland model either, it is now available across the 2023 Renegade lineup.

Only one optional package is available on the Renegade Upland, the $2,595 Sun & Sound Group. That package adds a dual-pane panoramic power sunroof and a premium audio system with 9-speakers and a 560-watt amplifier.

Both the 2023 Jeep Renegade Upland and Solar Yellow exterior paint are now available for order at Jeep dealers across the United States. The Upland has a U.S. MSRP of $32,185.