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These will be at next weeks Detroit Auto Show:

January 9, 2015 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - When doors open at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2015 in Detroit, a trio of customized vehicles will showcase how Mopar is ready to help owners personalize their rides. The service, parts and customer-care brand will display a pair of Mopar-equipped Jeep® Renegade vehicles and a Dodge Challenger T/A Concept vehicle at the event, scheduled for January 12–25 at the Cobo Center in Detroit.

“The company exhibit at the North American International Auto Show will highlight vehicles from all FCA brands, including three modified rides that illustrate how Mopar can assist customers in bringing to life their own personal vision of an FCA vehicle,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar. “Customers can pull from our portfolio of Mopar products to augment the versatility and capability of the all-new Jeep Renegade, as shown with two Mopar-equipped Renegade vehicles, or to beef up the muscle of the Dodge Challenger while adding a vintage feel, as demonstrated by the Dodge Challenge T/A Concept.”
http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do;jsessionid=EE0C58FF4E48F4B5C780D961D61321FF?&id=16265&mid=
Off-road Mopar-equipped Jeep Renegade
The off-road Mopar-equipped Jeep Renegade is a triple threat — the small SUV arrives already fortified to stay true to the adventurous lifestyle and 4 x 4 capability for which the Jeep brand is known, is further geared to meet the demands of off-roading as a Trailhawk model and gets even more distinctive personality thanks to Jeep Performance Parts and prototype parts.

The unique Commando Green skin of the Renegade is highlighted on both sides by large, bold body-side graphics that pick up on the “X”-shape styling of the taillamps, which come standard on the 2015 Renegade. The graphics also play off the Jerry can “X” design associated with first-generation military Jeep vehicles.

In a nod to the Motor City roots of the NAIAS, a map of Detroit decorates the Mopar Topographical Hood decal, a popular new customizable Mopar accessory introduced last year.

The satin black wheels feature a single spoke trimmed in Colorado red, while tow hooks that come standard at the front and rear of the Trailhawk model also receive the same treatment. Cross rails and a Mopar roof basket — perfect for carrying gear to the trail or sport equipment back home — are satin black, with a gloss black body side rail.

A concept skid plate, prototype rock rails, rear valance and production roof rails equip the Jeep brand’s new small SUV to handle off-road obstacles, and are neatly tied together by a matching neutral grey satin color. Additional protection underneath is provided by a production Mopar skid plate kit. Jeep badging at the front and rear also is trimmed in neutral grey. The Jeep name is laser cut on the prototype rock rails, which are made to “pop” further with painted red edges.

Heading inside, the trail-ready capabilities of the Renegade are balanced with premium interior appointments, including Katzkin leather seat covers. HVAC bezels, speaker grilles and the center console are highlighted in Commando Green, matching the exterior. The wheel, shifter and door lever receive satin black trim, with all bright interior badging finished in neutral grey.

Jeep Authentic Accessories round out the modifications, including Mopar slush mats in the front and rear to protect the interior. A Mopar cargo tray provides additional storage space, and Mopar doorsills are emblazoned with the Jeep logo.
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/bu...es-jeep-renegades-detroit-auto-show/21494091/



Urban Mopar-equipped Jeep Renegade
The urban Mopar-equipped Jeep Renegade uses a selection of Jeep Authentic Accessories to elevate the fresh styling and energetic appearance of the newest entry to the Jeep brand lineup, creating the perfect street vehicle for youthful city and suburban dwellers who also desire 4 x 4 capability for when maps end but the trails continue.

Built from the Renegade Limited model, the inspired, stylish Anvil paint of the Renegade is set off dramatically with distinct Omaha orange touches, including attention-grabbing orange pockets featured on the satin black wheels. Mirror caps, grille rings, taillamp surrounds and roof rails also are accented Omaha orange. At the rear, a Mopar hitch bike carrier pulls two-wheeled forms of transportation to the park or mountain trail.

Behind the wheel, Katzkin leather seats upgrade the driving experience. As with the off-road Renegade, modifications to the exterior influence the interior of the urban Renegade. Omaha orange highlights the HVAC bezels, speaker grilles and the center console.

Personalization inside is completed with Jeep Authentic Accessories — a premium carpet mat, carpet cargo mat and Jeep logo-decorated door sills.
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/bu...es-jeep-renegades-detroit-auto-show/21494091/
 
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Oh these ones are different from the ones that were at SEMA which is cool. They will be nice to see just as far as seeing what possibilities there are for the Renegade if you invest some money into accessories.
 

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The Mopar lights look more aesthetically fitting... but I've seen those Rigid bars in action at night... crazy bright. Not cheap, but worth every last penny IMO. Probably a little more aero-efficient as well I'd venture a guess.
 

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The Mopar lights look more aesthetically fitting... but I've seen those Rigid bars in action at night... crazy bright. Not cheap, but worth every last penny IMO. Probably a little more aero-efficient as well I'd venture a guess.
I've wondered about how aero-efficient those LED light bars are myself. Seems since they are just a flat front slap face, not so much. I've been looking for one with a clear aero front lens but have not found any. Maybe you know of some?
 

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The question I have is; Will you be able to remove the My Sky panels with a roof basket?
That is why I want the glass sunroof, hoping they make that an option in 2016 for the U.S. and don't keep it just for Europe.
 
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The surface area the light is negligible when compared to the rest of the Renegade.
Yes, but I have read a roof rack can drop 3-5 mpg, so if the light bar is 1/3-1/2 the size of the roof rack, it may be an additional drop?
 

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Yes, but I have read a roof rack can drop 3-5 mpg, so if the light bar is 1/3-1/2 the size of the roof rack, it may be an additional drop?
I think I weight will be a bigger factor. Start adding roof racks, bull bars, winch, steel bumpers and bigger tires and rims will be more detrimental.

Adding any external accessory is going to cause drag which will affect aerodynamic performance and MPG, but the Renegade is also a brick. If you take the total surface area of the light vs. the total front area of the grill, bumper cover, windshield, the light bar really is insignificant. Lets use your example of the light being half the surface area of the basket and using your MPG numbers 3- 5 MPG. That would be 1.5 to 2.5 MPG's? Driving style would have more of an affect on MPG's than the light would. In the real world I doubt very highly it would be noticed if at all.

My biggest fear is not aerodynamics, but weight.
 

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Thanks for the info, weight aside, since we won't know til we get the specs, here is another Mopar roof rack they showed at the Moab 2014 Easter Jeep Safari on the Cherokee. Looks like really good aerodynamics, maybe we cut some holes for LED lights on the front angle plate, or just mount them above or below the plate.

 

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As far as roof racks go I would say that that is a pretty nice one. Doesn't look too cumbersome and it looks like it would function well too. Given the small size of the Renegade I could see roof racks being pretty popular as it significantly increases the amount of stuff you can pack on a camping trip or something of the sort.
 

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Thanks to our friends at Allpar, here are some shots at today's opening of the Detroit Auto Show, and guess which roof rack the Renegade is shown with:

Mopar Renegades
by David Zatz • Posted on January 12, 2015
Mopar’s two new Jeep® Renegades are currently on display during media days at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
http://www.allpar.com/news/index.php/2015/01/mopar-renegades
 

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The rendered roofrack actually looks better to me... a little more low-profile. The actual rack, mounted on top of the cross rails, which are themselves on top of the OEM roof rails looks a little too "out there". On the plus side, it probably clears the tilt/slide roof... though doesn't help in removing the panels.

(All just a guess, of course.)
 

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WHY... For the love of God why do they always render the Renegade and portray it on the Jeep.com website with bigger wheels/tires than we'll ever be able to put on it?

Oh and the rims looked satin in the render which I like much more than the glossy effect in the Allpar.com pic.
 
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