The famous automobile company Jeep continues to surprise audiences with its elevation and introduction of technology. Now there is introduction of Jeep’s new plug-in hybrid Renegade and Compass models. So the Jeep is focusing on environmental and fuel friendly small SUVs. The Jeep brand is making another major evolutionary step towards respecting the environment and reducing the total cost of ownership by presenting its new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models.
Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass will into vehicles that offer complete freedom. While taking their capability to the next level, they are equipped with the most advanced eco-friendly technology.
Jeep’s New Renegade and Compass Models
During the Geneva motor show, it is revealed that jeeps new plug-in hybrid Renegade and Compass models models are equipped with batteries. Not only are those, these batteries rechargeable from an external power outlet. That means as a outcome, they have ability to store more electric energy. This choice allows for the use of more powerful electric motors, which translate into a pure electric range of approximately 50 kilometers and about 130 km/h full electric top speed for both Renegade and Compass.
In order to increase the efficiency and power the electric units will work in association of new 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine. Well, for the Renegade, the power sits in the 190 and 240 hp range resulting in outstanding on-road performance: 0-100 km/h is reached in approximately seven seconds. Also, on the Compass, the simultaneous action of the internal combustion engine (ICE) and the electric motor carries up to 240 hp of maximum power.
In addition, the new Jeep SUVs with plug-in hybrid technology are more fun to drive. They are also extremely quiet and respectful of the environment with CO2 emissions lower than 50 g/km.
So being electrification, the Jeep range further improves its legendary off-road capability, consideration of the greater torque offered by the electric motor. Not only that, it improves the control with intense precision during take-off and while driving on the most demanding terrain.
Well, Jeep’s new plug-in hybrid Renegade and Compass models will have new electric all-wheel-drive technology (eAWD), traction to the rear axle. Not only it provides a prop shaft but permits the two axles to be separated and to control the torque effectively and independently.
Despite all, Renegade and Compass PHEVs feature a dedicated instrument cluster and infotainment screen, updated in order to help the customer with information related to daily hybrid driving.
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