Detroit 2008 Preview: Jeep Renegade Concept
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The 2008 Detroit Auto show concept from Jeep revives an old name on a whole new vehicle. The sub-compact sized Renegade is a sci-fi-styled off-roader with a range-extended electric power-train. Like the other two Chrysler concepts this year, the motor's electron supply comes from a lithium ion battery pack, this time sized for a forty
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2008 Jeep® Renegade Concept
The 2008 Jeep Renegade Concept is a sporty B-segment-sized two-seater ideally suited for the all-weather delights of off-roading and dune surfing. Featuring a cut-down speedster windshield, a roll bar, openings in the door lowers and a hose-out interior, it is an "eco-friendly" vehicle with minimized use of materials - designed for those who want to enjoy the earth while taking care of its future. The propulsion system combines a 40-mile lithium-ion battery pack and a small-displacement BLUETEC diesel engine. The result: fuel economy of more than 110 miles per gallon.
Specifications
Length: 153 inches (3885 mm)
Width at H-point: 62.9 inches (1598 mm)
Height: 56.3 inches (1431 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 inches (2580 mm)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
roystoys 10:01AM (3/17/2008)
Build this and you have a sale. Our 95 VW Passat TDI wants a break but even at 2500000000000 miles will only bow out to a higher-mileage vehicle. Take the market! And don't forget that ambi-weapon turret mount we'll need to remove dead Humvees from the road.
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Ronald Boren 10:54AM (4/22/2008)
Where can I get me a New JEEP like this?
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Brice 6:35PM (9/22/2008)
When will you be able to buy this HALO beast
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Dave Schmetterer 5:55PM (11/20/2007)
Where do I sign?
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Seth 6:32PM (11/20/2007)
Totally. You're telling me I could be riding in a Halo jeep AND saving the environment? And I bet the electric motor(s) have tons of low speed torque, this beast would be awesome for off-road.
Please tell me 4-wheel hub motors for a full-on HUM-VEE-style clearance!? :)
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ug 7:44PM (11/20/2007)
1 mile range! Woo hoo! Lutz must be shaking in his boots.
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Tony Belding 7:15PM (11/20/2007)
Article says battery range 1 mile, press release says 40 miles. Did I misread something?
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Sam Abuelsamid 7:34PM (11/20/2007)
Brain fart on my part, sorry
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Throwback 8:40PM (11/20/2007)
I would buy this even if it was just a diesel.
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Gazmik Fizzwidget 11:48PM (11/20/2007)
Does it come with free plasma grenades for use in creative parking?
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Throwback 8:00AM (11/21/2007)
I am looking forward to seeing this vehicle. I am a long time Jeep fan, and the thought of a small open top Jeep sounds great. The problem is Jeep has had some great concepts in the past that NEVER make it to production. My personal favorite from about 6 years ago was the Jeep Willys concept. Once again a small open Jeep. Hopefully Cerberus can get one of these small fuel efficient concepts on the road. These two still look good today!
http://www.ajeepthing.com/jeep-willys.html
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1092/Jeep-Willys-2-Concept.html
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Doogs 8:27AM (11/21/2007)
Well, mount a turret on the back and call it a Warthog!
In all seriousness, this is EXACTLY the direction in which Jeep needs to be heading. The only problem I see from an offroad perspective is that it looks like it's going to have independent suspension rather than solid axles. But that's just the dinosaur offroader in me.
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Ben 12:54AM (11/22/2007)
Please Jeep, build this! Last year I bought a 4 door Wrangler JK but with my heavy foot I was getting 14 mpg. After I got it, I got a new job and am now driving over 30,000 miles a year and was spending over $500 a month just on gas. I had to sell it and bought a Honda Civic Hybrid. Counting the difference in the monthly payment and gas savings, I am saving $300 a month (even with my heavy foot I get 40 mpg). I love the Civic but greatly miss the open air go anywhere freedom of the Jeep. Please please build this, I will be the first in what I would imagine will be a very long line.
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Lear 8:47PM (11/23/2007)
I agree with the poster on the source page... awful strong resemblance to the 2005 Jeepster concept car.
http://jeephorizons.com/news/jeepster_050205.html
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Robin Oliver 1:09AM (11/24/2007)
My goodness, you guys are blowin' my mind!
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Sabre_Justice 10:33PM (11/24/2007)
This is my new dream car, and I'm not even a Halo fan.
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John Lee 12:54PM (12/06/2007)
When I bought my Tacoma 6 years ago I swore it would be the last conventionally fueled vehicle. With the concept vehicles we've been seeing lately, I think I'll be able to live up to that pledge.
In this artist rendition, I don't see enough clearance in the wheel wells for an off road vehicle. I'm looking forward to seeing the concept vehicle.
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Dandy411 11:26PM (1/05/2008)
I have a 2004 Rubicon ...When this becomes available if it has an onboard computer I will be trading my Rubicon for this Ride .
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John S 1:39PM (1/06/2008)
What a great vehicle! I hope for once that the concept becomes the reality.
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Jim 5:04PM (1/09/2008)
Jeep,
I've been hanging on to my '93 wrangler, waiting for something like this. I swore I wouldn't buy another gas vehicle if I could help it. I'll jump all over this if you build it. Please stop teasing us with good stuff like this unless you plan on making it reality.
Ps. Keep it under $45k.
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