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Jeep Renegade Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

By Alborz Fallah |

Jeep Renegade Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Jeep Renegade Concept - 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Using the same 200 kW electric motor as the Dodge ZEO concept, the renegade has a 64km range powered by lithium ion batteries.

The Renegade concept is slightly unique as it uses a pair of the 200kW electric engines, one on each axle to create a true 4X4.

Jeep Renegade Concept - 2008 Detroit Auto Show

The Renegade also has low gear mode and a locking differentials. Backing up the two electric engines is a Bluetec diesel “range-extender” engine that together with the electric motors gives it a remarkable fuel economy of 2.14L/100km.


 

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  • Captain Mainwaring

    64 km isn’t going to get you far into the mountains, so what the Hell’s the point?

  • http://www.caradvice.com.au/ alborz

    It has its diesel engine to back it up

  • Anthonii

    Herbie goes commando!

    This is the funniest looking car…

  • Stumpy

    Wow how the concept art lied the front of this thing is dingo ugly.

    Sad weird looking bug thing with none of the practical design that has been a Jeep hallmark.

  • No Name

    Stumpy its only a concept, but the Californian Poseurs will look good in it…and Madamme Missile its a diesel…hee hee

  • smokin’R32

    This is clearly a homage to the ‘Warthog’ featured in the Xbox Halo game series, look it up people

  • Stumpy

    Yes I play halo or did that still doesn’t make this thing less ugly.

    And I own and love my Jeep. And it’s a diesel.

  • Bill

    May be it should use in-wheel motors for independent control over each wheel and better ground clearance?