The Jeep Renegade Is Returning To Europe, But You May Have To Wait Until 2030
It's only been a year since Jeep ended production of the European-spec Renegade, and a successor is already in the works. Unfortunately, Jeep enthusiasts will need to exercise some patience, as Jeep is only promising to launch the new Renegade "by 2030." The company says the new Renegade will help "bring Jeep to a broader audience" and strengthen the company's position in Europe.
The original Renegade launched in Europe in 2014 and sold more than 610,000 units over its 11-year production run. There has been plenty of talk about a new Renegade over the past year, but this is one of the first times that Stellantis has confirmed it and provided a rough timeline for its launch. Jeep confirmed the return of the Renegade while also announcing its European line-up will grow to include six models by 2030. These will include the current Avenger, positioned in the B-SUV segment, as well as the current Recon competing in the D-SUV segment. Joining the Recon will be another model in the same class, arriving in 2028. This model is expected to be developed alongside Chinese partner Dongfeng.
A flexible platform will allow Jeep to use electrified powertrains
Jeep isn't ready to start divulging key details about the second-generation Renegade, but it should be based on the new STLA One multi-energy modular architecture. This platform will support more than 30 battery-electric, hybrid, and combustion-powered vehicles. Speaking at the Paris Motor Show, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa confirmed Peugeot will be the first brand to use the STLA One platform, ahead of its other brands in Europe and North America.
It's too early to say what will power the new Renegade, but it's safe to assume there will be some electrified options, given the flexibility of the vehicle's platform. Jeep also confirmed that the Renegade, along with all other new models it's launching in Europe, will be available as a 4x4. A recent teaser image previewing Jeep's European line-up also revealed a new model launching above the Renegade, competing in the B-SUV Large segment. It should also use the STLA One architecture.
