- Digital artist previews the next Renegade with sharper styling and off-road-inspired details.
- Interior features digital cockpit and clever storage solutions borrowed from the Avenger.
- Jeep has confirmed a new Renegade for 2027, with hybrid and full-electric drivetrain options.
The market is full of small SUVs though not all of them seem equally prepared for the present. Jeep just introduced a new generation of the Compass in Europe, joining the entry-level Avenger and the well-worn Renegade.
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Now one of the oldest models still hanging around in the segment in markets outside the US and Canada, where it was discontinued in 2023, hasn’t exactly aged like fine wine. That lingering shelf life prompted independent designer Marco Maltese to imagine what a fresh take might look like.
The current Renegade debuted all the way back in 2014. And while it’s had a few facelifts and tweaks over the years, its styling now looks more like a holdover from a past era than anything contemporary. Jeep has confirmed a new generation is on the way, scheduled for 2027 with a US starting price below $25,000. But Maltese didn’t feel like waiting around, so he rendered his own version, in the form of a more angular, forward-looking design that still leans into the Renegade’s rugged personality.
Bringing The Renegade Up To Speed
Illustrations Maltese Design
The digital concept keeps the original Renegade’s compact footprint but trades its rounded edges for a sharper, more angular design. Its profile is defined by crisp surfacing over pronounced fenders, giving it a futuristic stance that’s further emphasized by a rising window line. The 3D model shown rides on large alloy wheels wrapped in low-profile tires, though an off-road-focused Trailhawk version is also envisioned, equipped with proper all-terrain rubber.
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Up front, the classic round headlights are gone. Instead, Maltese opted for semi-circle LED graphics, now a common sight on everything from the Land Rover Defender to a growing list of Chinese SUVs. Jeep’s signature seven-slot grille remains, flanked by hefty plastic bumper cladding that nods to the brand’s off-road lineage.
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At the rear, things stay fairly upright. The redesigned tail evolves the Renegade’s original shape with slimmer LED taillights and a beefy skid plate that echoes the front bumper’s rugged look.
A Look Inside
Illustrations Maltese Design
Even though this is just a digital concept, Maltese didn’t stop at the exterior. He also drafted an interior with a modern digital cockpit and thoughtful storage compartments throughout the dashboard and center console, borrowing a few clever packaging cues from the smaller Jeep Avenger.
New Underpinnings With An Emphasis On Electrification
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When Jeep finally unveils the next Renegade, it won’t just be a new shell on an old frame. The model is expected to ditch the FCA Small Wide 4×4 platform in favor of Stellantis‘ newer architecture. The STLA Small platform looks like a strong candidate, with its flexibility for combustion, mild-hybrid, and full-electric powertrains, all while helping keep production costs in check.
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Looking at its mechanically related siblings, the next Renegade could be offered with Stellantis’ turbocharged 1.2-liter engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. This setup also opens the door to an all-wheel-drive version, thanks to an electrified rear axle, similar to what’s used in the Jeep Avenger 4Xe. In addition, a fully electric powertrain has been officially confirmed, following the path already taken by the Avenger and Compass.
When it arrives in 2027, it’ll face a different landscape depending on where it’s sold. In the US, the Renegade will be one of the few remaining small SUVs in a market increasingly obsessed with size. In Europe, however, it’ll go up against a far more crowded segment filled with contenders like the Dacia Duster, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C3 Aircross, Opel Frontera, VW T-Cross, Hyundai Kona, and plenty of others.
So, what do you think of this unofficial Renegade reboot? Does Maltese’s vision strike the right balance, or would something closer to the Compass’s design language feel more at home?
Thanks to Maltese Design for sharing his project with us.
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