Jeep Renegade Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Jeep Renegade
a 2015 Jeep Renegade in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Overview
Manufacturer	Jeep (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
Model years	2015 — present
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive

The Jeep Renegade is a cool and compact SUV, perfect for city driving or even some off-road adventures! It's a "subcompact crossover SUV," which means it's smaller than a regular SUV but still has plenty of space and can handle different types of roads.

What is the Jeep Renegade?
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What is the Jeep Renegade?

The Jeep Renegade is a special kind of SUV. It's known as a "crossover" because it mixes features from regular cars with the toughness of an SUV. It first started being made in 2014 as a 2015 model.

Where is it Built?

This Jeep is built in Melfi, Italy. It's made on the same factory line as another car, the Fiat 500X. They even share some parts! The Renegade is unique because it's the first Jeep model that is only built outside of North America. You can find it for sale in many places around the world, like Europe, South Africa, North America, and Brazil.

Different Models (Trims)

In the United States, the Jeep Renegade comes in a few different versions, called "trims." These trims offer different features and styles. They include the Sport, Latitude, Limited, and TrailHawk models.

Most of these models can be bought with either front-wheel drive (power goes to the front wheels) or four-wheel drive (power goes to all four wheels). The TrailHawk model is special because it always comes with four-wheel drive, making it great for tougher roads.

How it Drives (Four-Wheel Drive)

The Renegade has two types of four-wheel drive systems to help it handle different terrains:

Active Drive I
Active Drive Low

Both of these systems work with Jeep's "Selec-Terrain System." This system lets the driver choose different modes, like Snow, Sand, or Mud, to help the car drive better in those conditions.

Power Under the Hood (Engines)

In the US, the Jeep Renegade can come with different engines, which are like the car's heart, giving it power to move.

1.4 L MultiAir Turbo Engine: This engine is a 1.4-liter, four-cylinder engine with a turbocharger. It makes about 119 kilowatts (160 horsepower). This engine usually comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, which means you shift gears yourself.
2.4 L Tigershark MultiAir2 Engine: This is a larger 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine. It makes about 134 kilowatts (180 horsepower). This engine is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, which shifts gears for you.