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12 Thursday December 7 2023 THE ICONIC Jeep is trail blazing a new path for the brand as it enters for the first time the low emission world or electrification, by offering a plug-hybrid (PHEV) option across many of its models. The Renegade fires the opening shot in the new electrified Jeep range in the form of a $69,990 AWD plug-in hybrid being reviewed in this road test. It is pricey for an aging, small and quirky looking SUV. Carrying the 4xe badge, PHEV and EV Motoring with Bob Nettleton models will underpin the most efficient and environmentally responsible Jeeps ever. The company is shooting for the electrified stars and aiming to have EV offerings in each SUV segment in the next few years. It’s already started that journey here with the recent launched fully electric Avenger. 4xe models offer strong performance and driving dynamics across the Jeep catalogue, from the Renegade to the Grand Cherokee and everything between. Each model features legendary 4x4 abilities fine tuned for more than 80 years, while still an ideal choice for everyday city driving with an average all electric range of 45-50km. With E-Select modes – the 4xe driver can tailor the hybrid power train to best suit each trip from daily commuting in pure-electric mode to extended Incorporating best motorbuys www.drivesouth.co.nz Trailblazing Jeep Renegade leads the way highway road trips with no range anxiety, except for the totally paranoid. All three modes are selectable via three buttons. In the test vehicle these are located in the centre console. The 4xe hybrid solution combines enhanced performance up to 177kW. This is a lot of power for a small SUV. Given its off-beat looks, it’s a performance wolf in sheep’s clothing. This impressive power output is achieved by pairing a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine with an electric motor nestled between the rear axle, which is powered by an 11.4kW battery that can be recharged while driving or through an external power outlet. While not the smoothest or sweetest sounding motor, it is, if nothing else a highly entertaining drive – a little less so when it runs out of battery power to hurry things along. A six-speed automatic does a competent enough job. The test vehicle’s transmission isn’t the most polished in its class, with a few more rough edges than you would expect given its lofty price tag. If you are looking for loads of Ratings out of 10: Performance 7; Handling 7; Build Quality 6; Comfort 6; Styling 6; Average fuel consumption on road test 6.1L/100km; Value for money 5; Safety – Five Star ANCAP crash rating. Qualifies for a $4025 clean vehicle rebate until Dec 31, 2023. Overall points out of 10: 6.5 cargo and cabin space the Renegade offers little of either. Back seat passenger space is particularly tight, as is access in and out of the rear doors. When it comes to room it is shaded, or should that be eclipsed, by the cheaper top spec VRX Mitsubishi Eclipse PHEV. The passenger compartment design is neat, but a bit fussy looking and has a bit too much hard plastic trim on show for a vehicle in this price bracket. For a small SUV this one makes a big play for the safety tech high ground with standard features that include Full LED headlights, Forward Collision, Lane Departure Warnings and Traffic-Sign Recognition. Also making the safety cut for this model is Blind Spot Detection, Park View Rear Backup Camera with dynamic grid lines, and Keyless Go. Handling is safe and predictable while body roll in faster cornering is well contained. Generally the test vehicle felt as well-planted as much larger vehicles across a variety of surfaces. There is just enough road feel to keep you connected and involved in the steering action. Suspension noise in low speed around-town driving, especially when travelling over poor road surfaces, isn’t as well suppressed as it should be for small SUV with an almost $70k asking price on its head. My off-road rambling wasn’t extensive and limited to a couple of modest creek crossings and a similar number of some farm tracks that offered up a few steep, short, sharp and well-weathered gradients to test the Renegade’s mettle. These challenges were easily dispatched, and gave me a timely reminder of why Jeep has been an off-road champ for decades. 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