Jeep News

Jeep revealed two new plug-in hybrid models at the 2019 Geneva motor show, with the Renegade and Compass SUVs receiving a PHEV drivetrain. The Compass and Renegade PHEVs are the first plug-in hybrid models from the Jeep brand, and their introduction is set to underpin the production version of the Alfa Romeo Tonale.Both the Compass and Renegade PHEVs combine a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine at the front and an electric motor mounted on the rear axle. This means there’s no physical connection between the front and rear axles, like the Toyota RAV4 hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.Jeep says from 142kW to 179kW of power will be available, which will allow both models to accelerate from 0-100km/h in around 7.0 seconds.The Renegade and Compass PHEVs offer a claimed electric-only range of up to 50km, and both are capable of traveling up to 130km/h on electric power alone. Overall fuel consumption is claimed as low as 2.2L/100km, and CO2 emissions will be “lower than 50g/km”.Despite the green credentials, the Compass and Renegade PHEVs are yet to be confirmed for Australia with Jeep's director of corporate communications, Tracie Stoltenburg telling CarsGuide the brand does not comment on future product. “It's very exciting news, however we do not speculate on future product - concept or production vehicles and we're not providing specific details, that is which vehicles and regions, at this time.”The exterior and interior treatment is remarkably similar to regular Renegade and Compass models with an extra 'fuel' door for charging, a '4x4-e' badge on the rear, a drive mode selector on the centre console and model-specific graphics on the driver's dials. Aside from those details, the visual transformation to PHEV is subtle.

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL model range has been confirmed, with pricing and specifications set for the three-model, six-variant line-up.

Jeep is working on a Raptor-baiting high-performance version of its just-revealed Gladiator ute, with reports out of the USA claiming the new model will be named Hercules.

Jeep's Grand Cherokee will undergo a major overhaul in 2020, with an all-new model to offer seven seats over three rows, plugging a sizeable gap in the SUV company's current line-up.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Australia was quick to defend its new-generation Jeep Wrangler after it scored a lowly one-star safety rating in a test conducted by European crash testing authority Euro NCAP.

Think Jeep's Wrangler-based Gladiator ute would look (and sound) better with a V8?

The all-new (and long-awaited) Wrangler-based ute has been unveiled, with the 2020 Jeep Gladiator finally revealed in Los Angeles.

Have pics of Jeep's new Wrangler-based ute, the Gladiator, just leaked online? That's the word from the Jeep Gladiator Forum, which is claiming these pictures appeared on the official FCA media site b

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.