Celebrated 'Renegade' Name Returns On Jeep® Cherokee
Published: 25th October 2002
The ‘Renegade’ name makes its comeback to the Jeep® line-up this year – only now it will be worn by an all-new, adventurous model of the successful Jeep Cherokee 4 x 4.
The Jeep Cherokee Renegade model is shown for the first time in Europe at the 2002 British International Motor Show in Birmingham, to gauge public reaction.
Jeep Cherokee Renegade offers a choice of three engine options. The 3.7 PowerTech™ V-6 petrol engine with four-speed automatic transmission provides the most power in its class, with 208 bhp at 5,200 rpm and 230 lb ft of torque at 3,800 rpm.
Jeep Cherokee Renegade also features the 2.5 common-rail turbo diesel (CRD) engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The engine features a cast-iron cylinder block and a one-piece aluminium cylinder head with 16 valves. This power unit provides 141 bhp at 4,000 rpm and 251 lb ft of torque at 2,000-2,400 rpm.
The Cherokee Renegade is also available with a new 2.8 common-rail turbo diesel (CRD) engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The 2.8 CRD engine provides power and responsive acceleration with the ease of a smooth-shifting automatic transmission. The engine is rated at 148 bhp at 3,800 rpm and 266 lb ft of torque at 1,800-2,600 rpm. The 545RFE five-speed automatic overdrive transmission is new to the Cherokee but is also used in the Grand Cherokee.
Available in Cactus Green, Light Khaki, Bright Silver and Black, Jeep Cherokee Renegade features body colour grille and cladding, with a two-tone front bumper. Unique Renegade wheel flares appear wider than the standard flares with machined stainless steel bolt heads reinforcing the capability of Cherokee.
