The Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass e-Hybrid provide an innovative and hybrid driving experience thanks to the specific drive system it uses: a new 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine with 130 hp and 240 Nm, paired with a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that integrates 48- volt electric motor with 15 kW.
The 48-volt water-cooled battery also includes a 48-to-12-volt DC / DC converter and a belt starter-generator added for a smooth restart of the engine at low speed, thus improving comfort.
The new 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, from the GSE engine family, is designed to be best suited for hybrid operation.
It works according to the Miller cycle method, which offers a high compression ratio (12.5: 1) and improves thermal efficiency thus reducing fuel consumption.
Thanks to the e-Hybrid drive system, the Renegade and Compass models offer a new alternative in the two-wheel drive segment. Customers can keep their driving habits intact and enjoy a true hybrid experience, with the opportunity to move fully electrically – at low speeds or during deceleration – thanks to the new “EV capabilities”.
Silent Start starts the vehicle without starting the petrol engine.
Energy Recovery charges the batteries when the vehicle decelerates (e-Coasting) and during braking (regenerative braking).
e-Queuing enables electric “start-stop” mode during crowds.
e-Launch allows you to start in electric mode when starting or restarting the vehicle.
e-Boosting increases torque on wheels with the support of an electric motor during acceleration and optimizes the operating point of the petrol engine (thus reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions) when cruising.
e-Creeping allows the vehicle to travel without emissions at low speeds, by simply releasing the brake.
e-Parking simplifies parking maneuvers and performs them in EV mode, quietly and with zero emissions.
The hybrid driving parameters are controlled by the driver via the “Hybrid Pages” menu on the information and entertainment display, or via dedicated screens on the instrument panel.
With state-of-the-art technology and software, the Jeep® Renegade and Compass e-Hybrid deliver a versatile and relaxing driving experience – made even safer with the wide range of advanced driving assistance systems they are equipped with.
The new Highway Assist system allows the Compass to reach Level 2 autonomous driving.
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source: media.stellantis
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