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Next-Gen Jeep Renegade SUV to Launch in India in 2022
Jeep India is facing difficulties in finding buyers for their Compass SUV as the price segment forces many to choose either Hyundai Creta or get a size higher with Mahindra XUV500. The launch of Compass was a celebrated affair as the car initially got more than 5000 units per month in sales. The num...
Jeep India is facing difficulties in finding buyers for their Compass SUV as the price segment forces many to choose either Hyundai Creta or get a size higher with Mahindra XUV500. The launch of Compass was a celebrated affair as the car initially got more than 5000 units per month in sales. The number is now down to less than 1500 units every month. Jeep plans to bring a premium Vitara Brezza rival to India in 2020 while their seven-seat Compass-based SUV will enter India in 2021. The former will result in a sudden sales boost for the American SUV brand.
The good news for the fans is that they will bring the next-gen Jeep Renegade to India in 2022, offering the same sort of performance as the Compass in an even compact package. However, the chances of reducing the performance to meet strict emission norms and justify the placement of Compass may force them to cut on the performance. The availability of Renegade will help Jeep get a direct rival to Hyundai Creta in the country. The launch of one product each in the compact, premium compact, 5-seat premium and 7-seat premium SUV by 2022 will help Jeep establish itself.
Jeep Renegade is expected to use the same 1.4L petrol and 2.0L diesel engine in the lower state of tune. On the other hand, the compact Vitara Brezza rival is expected to feature the Fiat-sourced 1.6L diesel engine for the country. The seven-seat Compass may get the same 2.0L diesel engine in a higher state of tune. For the Creta rival segment, Renegade can be detuned to produce around 140HP of output (same as the upcoming Tata Harrier) from the diesel engine. Apart from the volume generators, Jeep is ready to bring Compass Trailhawk and next-generation Wrangler in India.
The good news for the fans is that they will bring the next-gen Jeep Renegade to India in 2022, offering the same sort of performance as the Compass in an even compact package. However, the chances of reducing the performance to meet strict emission norms and justify the placement of Compass may force them to cut on the performance. The availability of Renegade will help Jeep get a direct rival to Hyundai Creta in the country. The launch of one product each in the compact, premium compact, 5-seat premium and 7-seat premium SUV by 2022 will help Jeep establish itself.
Jeep Renegade is expected to use the same 1.4L petrol and 2.0L diesel engine in the lower state of tune. On the other hand, the compact Vitara Brezza rival is expected to feature the Fiat-sourced 1.6L diesel engine for the country. The seven-seat Compass may get the same 2.0L diesel engine in a higher state of tune. For the Creta rival segment, Renegade can be detuned to produce around 140HP of output (same as the upcoming Tata Harrier) from the diesel engine. Apart from the volume generators, Jeep is ready to bring Compass Trailhawk and next-generation Wrangler in India.
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Immanuel Raja is an Automotive Writer with 8 years of experience covering the Indian automotive landscape. He specializes in Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Technology, with particular expertise in battery systems, charging infrastructure, and the integration of alternative powertrains in Indian road conditions. Raja has extensively tested over 200 vehicles across various segments, from entry-level EVs to premium hybrids, developing nuanced insights into their performance on India's diverse and challenging roads. His analysis encompasses both technical specifications and practical ownership considerations that matter to Indian consumers, including charging accessibility, maintenance costs, and performance in extreme weather conditions. With a finger on the pulse of India's evolving automotive preferences, Raja delivers clear, factual assessments that help readers navigate the transition to electrified mobility in the context of India's unique market dynamics.
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