Jeep unveiled the facelifted Renegade in US. Looking instantly recognizable,
the updated crossover has a new front fascia with a slightly revised grille.
The Renegade also features restyled wheels and an updated color palette that
now includes Bikini, Slate Blue and Sting Grey.
Speaking of exterior styling changes, the crossover
can now be equipped with a new LED Lighting Group. As the name suggests, the package
adds LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lights and LED
taillights.
Interior changes are more modest as Jeep says
drivers will find an updated instrument cluster with new graphics. The
Euro-spec model received a revised center console and an additional USB port,
but the company declined to say whether or not these changes carry over to the
US-spec model.
Regardless, the 2019 Renegade offers additional
safety systems as crossover can be equipped with an expand Advanced Tech Group.
It now includes adaptive cruise control, front parking sensors and ParkSense
Parallel / Perpendicular Park Assist Plus.
Under the hood, there’s a newly standard 2.4-liter
Tigershark four-cylinder engine that produces 180 hp and 237 Nm of torque. It is connected to a nine-speed automatic
transmission which can be paired to an optional four-wheel drive system.
The big news for 2019 is the addition of an all-new
turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine which develops 177 hp and 270 Nm of torque. The engine comes standard on the Renegade
Limited and Trailhawk, but it is also available on the Sport and Latitude. The
engine is connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission and features
start/stop technology to improve fuel efficiency.
