The freedom and adventure connected to the Jeep brand is very accessible with the Jeep Renegade. The ruggedly charming compact crossover offers the SUV experience in a smaller, more affordable package.
Value and Safety
The Renegade is Jeep’s smallest and least expensive model, offering a great entry point to the Jeep experience. Trim levels include the Sport (base model with a manual transmission), Upland, Latitude, Altitude, Trailhawk (best model for off-road adventures), and Limited.
The Renegade earned four stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety features include abundant airbags (driver, front passenger, front and rear head, and front side), a rearview camera, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, front and rear disc brakes, brake assist, electronic stability control, daytime running lights, child safety locks, and traction control.
Style
The Renegade simply looks like a Jeep — and that’s the draw for many drivers. The exterior has the trademark Jeep look: the seven grille slots, round headlights, and abundant vertical angles that have represented the brand since its debut at the dawn of World War II.
Even the inside screams “Jeep,” with military-style oversized controls and a vertical dash. The Renegade’s designers added playful extras, too: the tachometer is marked with a mud splash, and the display on the available parking assist shows the surrounding vehicles as 1940s Jeeps.
Comfort and Convenience
The driver’s seat and front passenger seat are roomy, and rear passengers have abundant head and shoulder space, though designers tightened the rear leg room to save space.
Cargo space reaches 50.8 cubic feet when you fold down the rear seats. Most models also let you fold down the front passenger seat for longer objects like ladders. You’ll also find plenty of nooks and crannies for small items like your phone.
Power features and a rearview camera are standard on all models. The following technology is also available: forward-collision warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, lane-departure warnings, parking assist, touch-screen infotainment system, Bluetooth, keyless ignition, dual-zone automatic temperature control, heated front seats and steering wheel, and a removable roof system.
On-Road and Off-Road Performance
With its compact size and tight turning radius, the Renegade suits urban and suburban living. It gets in and out of small spaces like garages and parallel parking spaces with ease.
The 4×4 models have Jeep’s all-weather system, Selec-Terrain. It starts with all four wheels engaged but decreases power to the rear wheels as you accelerate. Above 40 mph, the Renegade drives as a front-wheel-drive vehicle, maximizing your fuel economy. But if it senses slippage, it engages the rear wheels to improve your traction.
Adventurous drivers can choose from the Renegade’s various modes (Auto, Snow, Sand, and Mud) that optimize the drivetrain according to your terrain. The Trailhawk trim level comes with a fifth mode (Rock) and hill descent control.
Whether you’re a city slicker, a suburban dweller, or a rugged off-roader, you’ll find something to love about the Jeep Renegade. It’s a fun and budget-friendly choice for drivers in the SUV market.
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