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Hybrid Jeep Renegade and Compass showcased at Geneva

Jeep has showcased hybrid versions of the Renegade and Compass at the Geneva Motor Show. These plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are claimed to have lower CO2 emissions and better off-road capabilities.

The PHEV versions will feature a dedicated instrument cluster and a modified infotainment screen to display information regarding the hybrid system.

Both the Renegade and the Compass will be powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor. While the Renegade will develop between 187-237 BHP, the Compass will develop up to 237 BHP with a combination of the internal combustion engine and electric motor.

The engine will power only the front wheels and the electric motor will power the rear wheels independently. Jeep claims that the eAWD system offers better torque and that the system can adjust the torque accordingly in off-road conditions. They also claim that due to a lack of a prop shaft powering the rear wheels, the two axles can be independently controlled in a more effective manner compared to the current full-mechanical system.

Both the SUVs will have an electric range of 50 km with a top speed of 130 km/h in electric mode. The batteries can be charged by the engine or by the plug-in charging cable. 0-100 km/h times are claimed to be around 7 seconds for both the cars. The company has not released detailed specifications as well as timelines for the launch of the hybrid variants.

 
 
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