The 2008 Jeep Renegade Concept
is a sporty B-segment-sized two-seater
ideally suited for the all-weather
delights of off-roading and dune surfing.
Featuring a cut-down speedster
windshield, a roll bar, openings in the
door and a hose-out interior, it is an
"eco-friendly" vehicle with minimized
use of materials - designed for those
who want to enjoy the earth while taking
care of its future. The propulsion
system combines a 64-km lithium-ion
battery pack and a small-displacement
Bluetec diesel engine. The result: fuel
economy of more than 176 km per
gallon.
The Renegade features all-aluminum
construction to keep its weight
down, as well as what appears to be a
parallel hybrid drivetrain. Its design is
typical Jeep, focusing on adventure in
all weather conditions, and shows it's
a true Jeep with a trail-busting attitude.
The lack of any front overhang
and the vertical headlights give the
front end an aerodynamic yet rugged
look that works well for Jeep's trademark
seven-slot grille.
Sustainability - a ratio between the
energy needed to build and ship the
vehicle as compared with the impact
these processes have on the environment
- is a key focus of the Jeep
Renegade concept's interior design.
Materials used in constructing the
Jeep Renegade concept were deliberately
selected to be environmentally
responsible.
Fun, functional and fabricated from
recyclable materials, the Jeep
Renegade concept offers agile, capable
performance without sacrificing
the environment its drivers seek to
explore. Keeping with Jeep owners'
desire to use their vehicles as an
extension of their active lives, the
Jeep Renegade concept promotes
enjoyment of the good things of the
earth while taking care of its future.
