In the Jeep world, everyone is talking about the new Jeep Renegade model. I must say there has been some mixed feelings from jeep fans towards this new Jeep model. Most people agree on the fact that Jeep Renegade is no-where near the classic Jeep’s line up. Whereas some people think that Jeep is trying to extend it’s reach by building not exactly Jeep look-a-like vehicles. The new Jeep renegade already has a nick name – “cute brute” and “baby Jeep”
Here is what Aaron Bragman the Chief of cars.com said about Jeep Renegade: “I think it’s fantastic. It’s exactly what the baby Jeep should be. To me, it is something we don’t have yet in this market. It is a really small, trucky-looking vehicle.”
Constructed in Italy but deigned in United States the new Jeep Renegade will be sold in more than 100 countries around the globe. An analysis made by Detroit Free Press expect in to be a real hit in China, Europe and South America.
The Renegade name should be familiar to enthusiasts because it’s been used to designate special trim levels for the CJ-5 and CJ-7 — predecessors to the Wrangler — and the Liberty. It also was the name of a concept vehicle shown at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. The 2015 Renegade will mark the first time the name has been used as its own model name.
Mike Manley, president and CEO of the Jeep brand, expects sales of more than 800,000 worldwide this year, up from a record 731,000 in 2013.
“As this segment develops in the coming years, I think there is a very good chance it will be our top seller” internationally, Manley said.
“I have always said the Cherokee styling does not necessarily indicate where Jeep brand is going,” Manley said. “I think this is a classic Jeep. I think that is what we wanted to create in this segment.”
You can find out more on Manley’s predictions for jeep here.
Well at the moment we can speculate on what the sales will actually look like and will Jeep Renegade become one of the most popular Jeep models to be sold in 2015. Please come back soon for more information on Jeep, you can also visit http://bestop.co.uk/ to find any kind of jeep accessories for internal and external design.
I used to build Jeeps over the years, and until about a year ago, I always had one. The major problem with Jeeps over the years is that they became cars dressed up like Jeeps and only have a name badge in common. Jeeps were tough but still requires massive overhauling to make them truly superb, and toys like all of the options, only detract from a beautiful creation. My current Hummer H3, is really good but, the toys ruin it. Jeep should go after a very Spartan market, as Hummer name was purchased back from China and sold to Britain where they made Hummer a joke car. The tiny Jeep, from what I see, should be called an “Imp”. Jeep history already had a Bantam. Nothing renegade on the new Jeep. Sad what has become of Jeep. Aren’t even made in America anymore, are they.