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Are you not entertained? Jeep's new Wrangler-based ute has reportedly been named, with a fan forum spotting the moniker Gladiator on an official FCA media site.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has this week confirmed plans to build a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its Renegade small SUV, which is planed to hit international markets in early 2020.When asked if the new PHEV was being considered for Australia, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia director of corporate communications Tracie Stoltenberg explained that the brand could not comment on future product.While no further details or imagery has been released in regards to the hybrid Jeep, we know the new engine will be built at FCA's Melfi Plant in Italy alongside the standard Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X engine production line.According to a recent statement, Jeep has invested more than 200 million euros ($A324.3m) to launch the new powertrain."With over 742,000 Renegades produced to date in Italy, the Melfi plant and the Renegade are the ideal location and the perfect product to launch the PHEV, further strengthening the offer of this highly successful Jeep," said Jeep chief operating officer for the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) region Pietro Gorlier.Jeep has stated it plans to launch 12 electrified powertrain systems, which will eventually make their way into 30 different models.In the meantime, the face-lifted and conventionally powered Jeep Renegade will hit Australian showrooms in the latter half of next year, offering petrol and diesel engine options.The Renegade has been a hard sell for Jeep. It managed to move 1015 units in 2016 shortly after it launched, however that number dropped to 704 in 2017, and has this year slipped 77.3 per cent to 125 units year-to-date.

It's taken 11 years for Jeep to put together the new Wrangler. Does it live up to the badge?

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International demand has delayed the Australian launch of the all-new JL Wrangler back to Q1 2019, after initial expectations of a December 2018 debut. Speaking with CarsGuide at the international launch of the new Wrangler in the USA this week, FCA Australia and Jeep Asia Pacific boss Steve Zanlunghi explained that the Wrangler's sales success in the USA has meant right-hand drive markets like Japan and Australia will have to wait longer than expected. This means we'll be at least 12 months behind the US, and more than a year after the JL Wrangler made its public debut at the LA motor show last November. It should be worth the wait though, with the first all-new model since 2007 promising more off-road ability, safety, fuel efficiency, power, tech, and refinement than ever, while also reducing weight.All of these advancements have been made without compromising the Wrangler's core ruggedness, with a solid axle front end and fold-down windscreen remaining on the features list after 77 years of evolution since the first Willys Jeep. This safety is set to include AEB on all variants, which means a maximum five star ANCAP safety rating is a possibility. Australian drivetrain details are yet to be finalised, but we expect to see a revised version of the existing 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine and a new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel to replace the existing 2.8-litre unit. US versions also feature a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four and a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel. We will continue to get both short-wheelbase two-door and long-wheelbase four-door Unlimited versions, with a variety of trim levels including the most off-road focused Rubicon at the top of the range. We're also set to score the new Scrambler ute version, but its timing is still up in the air given we're still awaiting its reveal.Keep an eye on CarsGuide for further Wrangler updates as they come to hand over the coming months.