2015 Jeep BU Renegade 4x4 Best in Class

[wayoflife]

Not like there's a whole lot of competition or anyone really trying to be but, in a way, it's nice to see that the all new 2015 Jeep BU Renegade is now being touted as "Best in Class". Who knows, maybe this will be a start of a whole new off-road segment with Jeep leading the way

Renegade “best in class” 4×4?
A recent communiqué to dealers points out the ways the Jeep Renegade has best in class capabilities, particularly in off-road capability. The class is defined as the Nissan Juke, Mini Countryman, Mini Paceman, and Buick Encore — not a group particularly associated with off-roading, and excluding the admittedly larger RAV4. The rationale is “small SUV sub-segmentation.”



That said, the Trailhawk version has approach and departure angles equal to or better than Cherokee Trailhawk, with the same ground clearance (also “best in class.”) The Renegade has the only rearl axle disconnect (on AWDs) and factory tow package; the Trailhawk boasts a “Selec-Terrain”® traction control system wtih snow, sport, sand/mud, rock, and automatic modes, tow hooks, skid plates, off-road wheels, and special tires.

All Renegades sold in the United States have a nine-speed automatic.

Published on AllPar:
http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2014/10/renegade-best-in-class-4x4

 

[NV375]

Sounds like the Trailhawk version would make a decent snow country commuter.

 

[kyle521]

I still think this thing would be cool lifted on 33s

 

[Moochie]

Another teaser video:

 

[wayoflife]

Another teaser video:

:cheesy: That was actually pretty fun!! I think I'm really wanting one of these.

 

[NAUJK]

I still think this thing would be cool lifted on 33s

I agree. I can see some potential in the renegade.

Sent from the alien home world.

 

[Sharkey]

My 12 yr old son wants one but he asked if I can "do all the stuff to it that I do to everyone else's Jeep." Talk about a backhanded compliment. :grayno:

 

[OverlanderJK]

My 12 yr old son wants one but he asked if I can "do all the stuff to it that I do to everyone else's Jeep." Talk about a backhanded compliment. :grayno:

:cheesy::cheesy:

 

[piginajeep]

:cheesy: That was actually pretty fun!! I think I'm really wanting one of these.

I know I'll want the renegade ($$$) is the only problem

 

[CrunchyPeanutbutter]

Saw one at the TX Fair but the people at the booth really didn't know anything about it. IMO there's nothing worse than someone trying to represent a vehicle but having zero knowledge to pass on to consumers about said vehicle.

The sales guy tried to tell me it was based on the CJ7!,,Alrighty then. He clearly had zero knowledge since he didn't didn't know that the Renegade was a trim package.

 

[Moochie]

Jeep Renegade at Silver Lake. Brings back good memories of riding with MTG - 2012 JKX!