2008: Jeep Renegade
Jeep is releasing a new vehicle that is styled after a Halo Warthog while letting you be like Master Chief by helping save our planet with a unique li-ion/diesel engine that is said to get more than 110 miles per gallon.
The following is Chrysler’s press release info:
2008 Jeep ® Concept
The 2008 Jeep Renegade Concept is a sporty B-segment-sized two-seater ideally suited for the all-weather delights of off-roading and dune surfing. Featuring a cut-down speedster windshield, a roll bar, openings in the door lowers and a hose-out interior, it is an “eco-friendly” vehicle with minimized use of materials – designed for those who want to enjoy the earth while taking care of its future. The propulsion system combines a 40-mile lithium-ion battery pack and a small-displacement BLUETEC diesel engine. The result: fuel economy of more than 110 miles per gallon.
Specifications
Length: 153 inches (3885 mm)
Width at H-point: 62.9 inches (1598 mm)
Height: 56.3 inches (1431 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 inches (2580 mm)
[source: Chrysler]
Wow, nice!
This is so into the future dude.