Launch of the All-new Jeep Renegade

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1 PRESS RELEASE September 1, 2015 FCA Japan Ltd. Launch of the All-new Jeep Renegade Urban size, adventure class the first small SUV from Jeep Design and performance carry on the Jeep tradition and DNA while at the same time heralding a new age for the brand The Renegade is available from the 2-million-yen range, offering the lowest entry-level price among all imported 4x4 SUVs available in Japan FCA Japan Ltd. (President and CEO: Pontus Häggström; Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) launches the all-new Jeep Renegade, the first small SUV from Jeep, one of the FCA brands. Starting on Saturday, September 5, 2015, the new Jeep Renegade will be available at authorized Jeep dealers throughout the country. The all-new Renegade s motto is Urban size, adventure class. The small SUV is a new Jeep model that builds on the Jeep s legendary powerful appearance and 4x4 capability, and delivers levels of versatility, maneuverability, and luxury appropriate for its urbanoriented proportions and styling. One of the Renegade s greatest highlights is the Page 1

2 refreshing exterior design that combines rugged body forms and aggressive proportions, as is the interior design featuring precisely crafted details, and innovative and high-quality colors and material appointments. The 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine, as well as the 2.4-liter Tigershark engine with MultiAir2, which is paired with the first nine-speed automatic transmission to be available in a small SUV, gets a step ahead of traditional Jeep vehicles in terms of capability: both engines not only deliver powerful start-off acceleration and ensure seamless power transmission, but also improve fuel efficiency. A further benefit offered by the new Renegade: the small Jeep is available from the twomillion-yen range, offering the lowest entry-level price among all imported 4x4 SUVs available in Japan. Here are further details of five highlights offered by the new Renegade: 1 Striking pop exterior design 2 Playful interior design 3 Superior on-road performance 4 Segment-leading off-road capability 5 Solid safety and security features 1 Striking pop exterior design Inspired by the 1941 Jeep Willys, the origin of all Jeeps, the new Renegade features traditional design elements such as round headlights, seven-slot grille, short overhangs, and trapezoidal wheel arches. At the same time, it boasts an innovative styling design that heralds a new era of the Jeep brand. l The headlights, tail lamps, roof, and other elements feature an X form design theme inspired by jerrycans, which the U.S. military used for gasoline transport in the 1940s. l The My Sky roof system, available for the Trailhawk model, has been developed on the basis of the hardtop roof for the Jeep Wrangler, featuring an electrically operated front panel. Both front and rear panels are removable. Each panel weighs a mere 2.2 kg and can be easily taken off by anyone for a pleasant open-air driving experience. l All model grades offer a choice of four exterior body colors: black, white, commando (green), and red. Additional specific colors are available for individual grades (Omaha Page 2

3 Orange for the Opening Edition, Sierra Blue for the Limited, and Solar Yellow for the Trailhawk).The lineup of strikingly pop colors is another feature of the Renegade. 2 Playful interior design The work on the interior of the new Renegade was started with a simple design brief: create a small SUV that designers themselves would aspire to own. They have titled their distinctive form language Tek-Tonic. It points to an interior concept that creates a unique combination of Jeep philosophy with comfort and functionality. The all-new interior is most distinguished by the use of even more iconic Jeep elements, including the X shape and seven-slot grille, than the exterior. Details inspired by extreme sports items are also unique to the new Renegade. The air vents and shift bezel, for example, draw inspiration from skiing goggles and boots, and from beautifully colored carabiners. The tachometer red zone features a splatter design graphic which is reminiscent of a paintball hit. 3 Superior on-road performance The all-new Renegade is the first Jeep to feature the small-wide 4x4 architecture developed for small SUVs, which ensures not only Jeep s hallmark off-road capability, but also on-road comfort. In keeping with the trend of using small-displacement engines for compact vehicles, the small SUV is powered by the 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine with intercooling. The powerplant is paired with the six-speed dual dry clutch automatic transmission (6DDCT) to deliver a sporty driving experience with low fuel consumption. The Stop/Start Technology helps reduce fuel consumption even further. The Opening Edition is the most fuel-efficient Jeep with mileage of 15.5 km/l. The Trailhawk model is powered by a 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir 2 engine. Depending on the driving situation and driver command, its electric-hydraulic actuation precisely controls intake value timing, lift, and lift time for each cylinder and each cylinder stroke, helping improve performance and maximize fuel efficiency. The Tigershark engine is mated with the segment-exclusive nine-speed automatic transmission. This innovative gearbox not only helps maintain efficient engine speeds to improve fuel economy, but also reduces Page 3

4 torque fluctuations to ensure smooth gearshifts and allows the engine to maintain high revs to deliver powerful acceleration. 4 Segment-leading off-road capability The new Renegade Trailhawk 4x4 model delivers a high standard of basic off-road capability, which constitutes the hallmark value of a genuine Jeep. It boasts a 30.5-degree approach, 25.7-degree breakover, and 34.3-degree departure angles figures rarely available in a 4x4 SUV derived from a passenger car. The Renegade Trailhawk is fitted with Jeep Active Drive Low, which only engages at vehicle speeds below 39 km/h. It then provides the Trailhawk with a huge drive force comparable with that of a system with an auxiliary transmission. Simply pressing the Low switch allows the 4x4 SUV to drive in the first gear. Just as in the Cherokee series, the Trailhawk features a disconnecting rear axle, which automatically switches the system between 4x2 and 4x4 as necessary, and a power transfer unit (PTU). The PTU instantly transmits power via the propeller shaft to the rear wheels when it decides that 4x4 traction is needed. The new Trailhawk model also features the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing five driving modes (Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud, and Rock) for optimal drive control and therefore outstanding capability regardless of the situation. Other features of the Trailhawk: Hilldescent Control controls vehicle speed while going down grades. The skid plates protect the fuel tank, front suspension, and transfer case when driving on off-road terrain. The Trailhawk-specific 17-inch mud and snow tires increase the model s capability on slippery surfaces. 5 Solid safety and security features The all-new Renegade uses high-strength steel (featuring high tensile strength) in approximately 70% of its bodywork the first Jeep vehicle to use this material to this extent. The small SUV thus saves weight by using thinner steel sheeting. In addition, it also introduces ultra-high-strength steel and an even more rigid body structure to maximize crash performance. The generous use of high-strength steel also leads to higher torsional stiffness and therefore increased handling safety. Page 4

5 Some 60 safety and security features are available in the all-new Renegade. Here are the main features: l LaneSense Lane Departure Warning (standard in the Limited and Trailhawk) l Forward Collision Warning-Plus with crash mitigation (standard in the Limited) l Blind Spot Monitoring/Rear Cross Path Detection (standard in the Limited and Trailhawk) l ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera (standard in the Limited and Trailhawk) l ParkSense Rear Park Assist (standard in all grades) The new Renegade was awarded five stars, the top marks in Euro NCAP (the European New Car Assessment Programme) in The Japanese model of the new Renegade is produced at the FCA plant in Melfi, Italy. It is the first Jeep vehicle to be produced outside the USA following last year s complete integration between Fiat and Chrysler. As such it represents the very first project to be conducted jointly by the Jeep and Fiat teams. All-new Jeep Renegade Grade Opening Edition Limited Trailhawk 2,970,000 3,132,000 3,402,000 Retail prices (after tax) ( 2,750,000 before tax) ( 2,900,000 before tax) ( 3,150,000 before tax) Steering position RHD Seating capacity 5 Engine I-4 16-valve MultiAir turbo engine with I-4 16-valve Tigershark intercooling engine with MultiAir Total displacement 1,368 cc 2,359 cc Peak output kw at rpm 103 (140 hp) at 5,000 (ECE) 129 (175 hp) at 6,400 (ECE) Maximum torque 230 (23.5 kgm) at 3, (23.5 kgm) at 1,750 (ECE) Nm at rpm (ECE) Transmission 6-speed dual dry clutch automatic Electronic 9-speed automatic Drive system Front wheel drive Four wheel drive JC 08 fuel efficiency 15.5 km/l 14.6 km/l 10.4 km/h Page 5

6 Celebrating the launch of the all-new Renegade, a special event will be held at Car Life Lab in Shonan T-SITE, a cultural complex located in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Pref., on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6. Admission is free and anyone is welcome. (A special website is available at Fiat Chrysler Japan was renamed FCA Japan Ltd. on January 1, Via three sales networks named Fiat/Alfa Romeo, Abarth, and Chrysler/Jeep, we have provided and will continue to provide customers in Japan with products and services from five brands: Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep, and Abarth. ### Page 6