I went to another car show last time and I was surprised to find Chrysler showing off its new concept called the Eco-Jeep or the Renegade Jeep. These days, Chrysler is just too busy cleaning up its act. For years, it just stuck to the prehistoric gas-guzzling models that it stubbornly produced. However, the emergence of fuel-efficient vehicles, forced its top honchos to take a completely different stand.
Meanwhile, the first thing that impressed me about the Eco-Jeep is that it uses two electric motors to power all of its wheels. These motors are energized by a lithium-ion battery pack, which can give the Eco-Jeep a range of more or less 40 miles.
Basically, the Eco-Jeep is a hybrid jeep and if you intend to travel for longer routes, you can rely on its 1.5-liter BLUETEC clean diesel engine for an additional 400-mile range. Unlike some hybrid cars, the Eco-Jeep has an MPG rating of 115 and Chrysler claims that it reduces exhaust emissions considerably.
If you think that it gives something away when it comes to performance, then you’ll be surprised that the Eco-Jeep is a real beast on the road. I was surprised to know that the Eco-Jeep can actually deliver a 248 horsepower, while having an acceleration of 8.5 seconds. I was even told that once you’ve gained momentum, it can easily cover 25 miles in only 13.6 seconds. Its top speed on the other hand is pegged at 90 mph and believe it or not, it’s built for some serious off-road adventures.
Basically, the Eco-Jeep or Renegade allows a maximum of two people. When I tried driving it, I was pleased on well it manages to deal with tight places. Weighing only 3150 lbs. this vehicle is your best bet when it comes to tough terrain. Although it’s not in its best element on the highways, it’s still a decent vehicle nonetheless.
The Eco-Jeep’s design is very similar to the Jeep. Its rounded contours and solid lines that are reminiscent of the Willy’s design. The Eco-Jeep also features massive fenders and wheels also enable it to handle unpredictable terrain. Unlike other jeeps though, it has more than enough space for the cargo area. That means that you can bring plenty of things during your off-road expeditions.
The Eco-Jeep’s mobility is also one thing that I deeply appreciated about this automobile. Essentially, it’s made of lightweight aluminum that makes it suitable for demanding applications. Aside from that, it uses a one-piece soy-based for its seats, while the rest of its interior was manufactured without toxic materials.
The Eco-Jeep was also designed to minimize the numbers of parts that would be needed for assembly and function. In short, the entire assembly design is simple, yet it can still get the job done nevertheless.
Meanwhile, the Eco-Jeep’s instrument panel is nothing short of being supreme. The steering wheel actually has an LED screen that rotates selecting select park, drive, or reverse. Overall the vehicle is a fresh version of the legendary Jeep design. Although I’m not quite sure when it’ll be sold to the market, I would not be surprised if it gets positive reviews in the future.
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