Mopar has launched a selection of parts
for the new Jeep Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe even before the two plug-in
hybrid SUVs arrive at dealers across Europe in September. Designed to highlight
their electrified nature, the blue styling accents are among the features that
can be found in Mopar’s catalogue. These include the blue looks for the side
mirror caps, logos, ring around the seven-slot grille and exclusive floor mats.
The whole pack will be available at Jeep’s
European dealerships and online at Mopar starting this fall, and while somewhat
modest for what they usually release, the offerings will eventually grow to
include in excess of 100 accessories, “each designed to enhance the double
urban and off-road personality of the new 4xe models”, Mopar states.
Both the Renegade and Compass plug-in
hybrids combine a 1.3-liter turbo-four with two electric motors, an 11.4 kWh
battery pack and a six-speed automatic transmission. The internal combustion engine
is offered in two outputs, with 128 HP and 177 HP, with the combined system output being 187 HP and 237
HP respectively.
When running on electric power alone, Jeep
expects the two models to have a range of 50 km in the NEDC2 cycle,
with a top speed of 130 km/h. Recharging the battery with the
entry-level Wallbox takes less than 5 hours, but upgrade to the 7.4 kW charger
and see the time drop to 100 minutes. Drivers can also manage the charging
directly from the vehicle or remotely, via the dedicated smartphone app.
