The facelifted 2022 Renegade has been all but unveiled by Jeep Brazil in its latest release where we get to see the exterior as well as the interior of the crossover for the first time ahead of a full reveal in the coming weeks. Although some details remain hidden by the brand, the latest material finally shows the interior of the vehicle where the updates are subtle. The automaker does reveal, though, that an 8.4-inch infotainment screen, a new modern steering wheel, and a fully digital instrument cluster will greet owners.
The exterior has also come into full view
thanks to a set of photos and a video showing off the crossover’s capabilities.
At a glance, the updates don’t jump out, but a new front end with a notably
shorter fascia, a reworked grille, and new DRLs mark this one out from its
predecessor. Slightly modified taillights and a new rear bumper also
differentiate the updated model from its predecessor.
As previously suggested, the vehicle’s
T270 badge indicates that the 2022 Renegade will be powered by a 1.3-liter T270
turbo-flex engine in Brazil. It churns out 180 hp on petrol,
185 hp on ethanol, and 270 Nm of torque. The engine
will power both two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models. The former models
will make use of a six-speed automatic transmission, while the latter will get
a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The model shown in this teaser video, as
in the last, is a Trailhawk. The flagship trim is being put to good use in
rugged driving scenarios and the high-quality seats with the “Trailhawk”
badging can be seen, as can Jeep’s Trail Rated badge. Based on the same Small
Wide platform as the Fiat 500X, the Renegade was the leader among compact SUVs
in Brazil in 2021 and the brand has sold more than 350,000 units since 2015.
Even though Stellantis has been coy about
the global market Renegade, in all likelihood, we’ll see the same cosmetic
changes applied to the small Jeep in other regions including North America and
Europe.
