RPM AUTOMOTIVE NEWS
Black Appearance Package for the ’19 Ford Ranger
Ford said that more than two thirds of ’19 Rangers are leaving the lot with an appearance package. We’ll do the math…carry the 1, add the 7, divide the Y…two thirds equals a lot of them. And there’s a new package in town: Black Appearance. As you’d gather, it’s black in appearance—at least for the grille, wheels, running boards, bedliner, valance, mirrors, and so on. Add it for $1,995.
Jeep’s Electric Compass and Renegade & The Wrangler Rubicon 1941
The Geneva International Motor Show is where Jeep went debut-crazy and brought its Renegade and Compass PHEVs as well as a heritage-themed Wrangler. Let’s start electric: The plug-in hybrids feature rechargeable batteries mated to a 1.3L engine. Jeep’s saying the Renegade should see 190-240 horses and 0-60 in 7 seconds. The Compass is expected to be the same once it’s certified. The eAWD system has an electric motor for rear-axle traction, not a prop shaft. Production-ready electric Jeeps are happening.
