Jeep reportedly eyes sub-Renegade SUV/motorauthority

Jeep reportedly eyes sub-Renegade SUV

Follow Jeff Add to circle2017 Jeep Renegade Enlarge PhotoJeep is looking to expand its small SUV reach, and to that end it's being reported that the automaker is looking to introduce a newcomer to the lineup.According to Autocar, Jeep boss Mike Manley has explained that he's quite confident that a pint-sized SUV will be an important place for Jeep in the future.This is where a smaller Jeep can do battle with the likes of the Nissan Juke, plus a number of other offerings we don't see here in the States.

Jeep considering sub-Renegade crossover

Jeep is open to the idea of building a small, entry-level crossover positioned a notch below the Renegade."I'm pretty confident that it is going to be a viable segment for us in the future," affirmed Jeep boss Mike Manley during an interview with British magazine Autocar.The executive added that the model will need to be exceptionally capable off the beaten path in spite of its small size, which makes the process of developing it easier said than done.On one hand, some rumors claim it will be closely related to the Fiat Panda 4x4 that's immensely popular in Europe's mountainous regions.

Jeep keen on sub-Renegade SUV – report

A small crossover that will slot in beneath the Jeep Renegade is reportedly on the radar.Mike Manley, head of the Jeep brand, told Autocar that he was "pretty confident that [the sub-Renegade market] is going to be a viable segment for us in the future".When pressed, Manley refused to elaborate on whether such a car was already being planned or when this vehicle might appear on the market, stating that "the reality is that we have to go through all of the usual business planning processes first".

Jeep reportedly eyes sub-Renegade SUV/motorauthority