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Jeep In Australia: 2015 And Beyond

Jeep is on something of a roll in Australia, launching a refreshed version of its strong-selling Grand Cherokee in 2013 and following that with a successful launch for its new midsized Cherokee. The carmaker's new product seems to be doing the


Jeep is on something of a roll in Australia, launching a refreshed version of its strong-selling Grand Cherokee in 2013 and following that with a successful launch for its new midsized Cherokee.

The carmaker's new product seems to be doing the trick: in September, Jeep took the number-10 spot for overall Australian sales. A first for the brand, and the first time an all-SUV company has achieved such a feat.

There’s more to come, with the next important arrival for the company coming in the form of the compact new Renegade.

Speaking with TMR this at this week's launch of the new diesel-powered Cherokee, Fiat Chrysler Australia’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Karla Leach, was optimistic for the Renegade's potential. 

Details of the new crossover's specifications remain unclear for now, however. 

“It's too early at this stage to confirm the model mix and engine options for Renegade, but the product will arrive in the second half of 2015," Ms Leach said. 

There's also no clarity on pricing at this stage, although high-spec versions are expected to overlap with Patroit and Compass.

Of course, the difference in size and specification of those vehicles means little chance of cannibalisation.

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Kez Casey

Kez Casey migrated from behind spare parts counters to writing about cars over ten years ago. Raised by a family of automotive workers, Kez grew up in workshops and panel shops before making the switch to reviews and road tests for The Motor Report, Drive and CarAdvice.

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