justjeff

They did a similar thing in the early 70s that destroyed the muscle car era. Go Government, once again screwing up a good thing.

BlackRockBurner

But we get to breathe and the air isn't orange-brown 24/7. If you ever went to Los Angeles in the 70's you know what I'm talking about. Or go to another congested city overseas with no smog control. I like the old muscle in a straight line, but don't ask them to turn at speed. Engineering has overcome the emission restrictions that make today's cars better than the old, but I still want a Cobra. (I wish I kept my Shelby) Even with higher CAFE numbers in the immediate future, I have strong faith that performance won't get left behind. It's all about power to weight ratios. Lite frames with potent lite power plants = fun to drive smiles. (want to track test a Alfa 4C)
So, if the future Wrangler lost 1/2ton by going all aluminum and smaller, the engine can go smaller or even hybrid diesel electric. Let's say 3,000 or less pounds with 250 HP and 400 lbs torque. The Renegade has a 4 banger diesel with 260 pounds torque getting 4.5 liters for 100 kilometers. Someone double check me but isn't that about 60 mpg?

White Fang

I guess I'm in the minority but I like it. I see some resemblance of a suzuki samurai. Teenage memories

Halas

Looks like a jeep was kickin boots with a Nissan Cube and ended up with an illegit baby.

Halas

For anyone interested I did find pics on the interior and a trailhawk version.

Halas

Still a long way from the 2008 renegade concept vehicle

ShiftKnowledge

I'm really not a fan of the design of the new renegade and the new cherokee at all. Really ugly stuff. They both have very undesirable body curves and look like more cheap American crap, even if it its built in Italy.

At least the fiats (and minis) look like quality built vehicles. Jeep not so much.

It will be interesting to see what they roll out for the next JK knowing that it will never be boxy again due to gas regulations and an attempt to get better gas mileage.

I have an 07 and yeah its a bit too much plastic in the interior and the new 2012 + Fiat interiors aren't that bad and it looks to be better quality so I can't complain with that.

The hard part is satisfying the old hardcore Jeep base and also the new fans who want the latest and greatest technology. Should be interesting but if they keep going the way its going I think I'm going to be a JK'er for life.

Looks like it could go the way of the FJ

Vladimer

I don't have the article handy, but they described the market base they are trying to appeal to with this vehicle. It would not be the ones that frequent this forum so I do not see what the issue is. If memory serves right it is suppose to appeal to the younger generation of urban dwellers. If Jeep sees a market for this target audience and can make the money on it then all the power to them.

For its purpose it doesn't look that bad in my eyes, I'd never purchase one as it is not what I look for in a vehicle. Family members or my girlfriend I can see driving it and enjoying it.

hellcat

I'd much rather have the Renegade parked in my driveway than my wife's slime green Kia Soul.

Greep

Definitely better than the Compass, Patriot, or new Cherokee... If Jeep didn't have these smaller, fuel efficient vehicles in their fleet, Wrangler production would stop tomorrow! I wouldn't necessarily want to drive one, but I'm sure glad there are people out there that do!