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2016 Jeep Renegade

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2016 Sport 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $17,995
2016 Sport 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $19,995
2016 Latitude 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $21,395
2016 Latitude 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $23,395
2016 Limited 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $24,995
2016 Trailhawk 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $26,495
2016 Limited 4dr 4x4 Price:   -  From $26,995
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Overview

The subcompact crossover that can actually leave paved roads, the Renegade combines everyday drivability with some of the best off-road moves in its price class. It might be the smallest Jeep you can buy, but that doesn't stop the Renegade from upholding the family name.

What's New for 2016

For its second year on the market, the Renegade sees minor equipment revisions only.

Jeep Renegade

Choosing Your Jeep Renegade

Although the Renegade has a short footprint, there's plenty of width to accommodate five passengers. You get 18.5 cubic feet of cargo space with a full crew aboard, and 50.8 cubic feet of it with the rear seat folded. These figures are slightly above average for the smallest class of crossover.

The standard 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder puts out 160 horsepower and comes paired with a six-speed manual transmission. If you want the available nine-speed automatic, you'll have to upgrade to the 180-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Either engine can be had with all-wheel drive in place of the standard front-drive setup. The system features a terrain selector for optimum traction in different driving conditions.

The Renegade comes in the same trims as other Jeep Crossovers, from the basic Sport to rugged Trailhawk:

Jeep Renegade

Sport

Comes modestly equipped with power windows and locks, a four-speaker sound system, keyless entry, and 16-inch steel wheels. Note that air conditioning is not standard. For that, you have to spring for the Power and Air Group, which also includes cruise control and power heated mirrors. The Sound Group gets you a full-feature sound system with satellite radio and six speakers.

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Latitude

Gets the Sport's packages as standard, plus a rearview camera, automatic headlamps, a folding passenger seat, ambient interior lighting, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The exterior carries alloy wheels, roof rails, and body-color door handles and mirrors.

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Limited

The larger engine and automatic transmission are standard here, along with a slew of comfort and convenience upgrades such as leather upholstery, heated front seats with driver power, dual-zone automatic climate control, automatic wipers, remote start, and a household-style power outlet. You also get an expanded driver info display, dual exhaust tips, and 18-inch wheels.

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Trailhawk

Comes standard with an upgraded all-wheel drive package that includes low-range gearing, hill descent control, a raised suspension, tow hooks, underbody skid plates, and all-terrain tires on 17-inch wheels. Other equipment is similar to the Latitude.

All Renegades are eligible for My Sky, a pair of removable roof panels over the passenger compartment. You can add a power slide/tilt function to the front panel on all models except the sport.

Many of the Limited's extra features are available on Latitude and Trailhawk in smaller bundles. All three are available with a Safety and Security Group featuring blind spot monitoring system, rear cross-traffic alerts, and an anti-theft system. There's also an Advanced Technology Group with lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, rear parking sensors, and forward collision alert with automatic braking.

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The Sport carries a tempting base price, but keep in mind that you have to pay extra for necessities like air conditioning and cruise control. That makes the Latitude the best place to start in our view.

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: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

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: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Jeep’s newest model, the Renegade, is its smallest one yet, at least since the early days of this brand’s 75-year history. Built in Italy, it is the first “foreign” Jeep and shares a platform with the Fiat 500X.

Pricing and Equipment

Starting at $17,995 (plus a $995 destination charge) for the base Sport edition with front-wheel drive and the base 1.4-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine, five other trims are available. Notably, a fully-optioned, top-of-the-line Trailhawk 4x4 model will cost about $30,500 with packages such as the 6.5-inch navigation group with UConnect, the Premium Trailhawk Group, and a trailer tow group selected.

Standard equipment for the model tested included:

  • Daytime running lamps
  • Sixteen-inch steel lamps
  • Remote keyless entry
  • A tilt and telescopic steering column
  • Six-speed manual transmission
  • Four-speaker audio system

Performance Pros

Jeep Renegade
  • Our testers found the front-wheel drive model up to the task and said it is the ideal choice for city driving.
  • The more powerful and normally-aspirated 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine paired with the segment’s only 9-speed automatic transmission is a plus and is best suited for off-road use.
  • The Renegade is quiet except when riding on rough roads. Otherwise, very little road noise intruded at speeds below 70 mph.

Performance Cons

  • The base engine comes paired with a six-speed manual gearbox only, making it an unlikely choice for city drivers.
  • The nine-speed automatic transmission is fairly new to the market and still has quality issues that must be worked out. Our testers found that it occasionally stumbles and hunts for the next gear, although the lower gears managed to draw ample acceleration.
  • Drivetrain noise with the larger engine is noisy at higher speeds and the electric power steering is fairly uninvolved, but the latter point won’t be noticed by most drivers.

Interior Pros

  • Jeep cues are evident on the instrument display featuring an irregular “splat” shaped red line on the tachometer, meant to educe a paintball splash.
  • Models equipped with park assist include a nifty 1940’s Jeep-Willy representation for each parked car within your maneuvering space.
  • The available color schemes range from the acceptable to the “fetching,” including one two-tone layout lauded by our testers.

Interior Cons

  • You’ll be forgiven if you don’t recognize the Renegade’s interior as a Jeep. Our testers considered the cabin refined, and very much un-Jeep-like.
  • The center vent pods may be too cute for Jeep, causing one reviewer to note the similarity to Wall-E, the Disney character.
  • The cabin is wide, with bolstered seats up front, but rear space is tight. Back seat passengers can expect to find their knees pressing against the front seats.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

Despite sharing its platform with Fiat, Internet Brands’ staff said, “This is really a Jeep!” The Trailhawk edition with its two-speed transfer case and heavier feel give this model a robustness not found elsewhere in this class.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

Some may find the Renegade too cute to be a Jeep. That’s a problem Jeep had with the Patriot and Compass, but sales have proven that all three models have a strong following. Importantly, the Renegade enables Jeep to access other markets where small models are much more accepted than they are in the US.

The Bottom Line

Jeep Renegade

The burgeoning subcompact SUV market is comprised of models from most major players, including Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Chevrolet, and Subaru. When it comes to off-road capability, not a single competitor can match the Jeep Renegade.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
Standard: 1.4L I-4 / 160 HP / 184 ft.lbs.
Available: 2.4L I-4 / 180 HP / 175 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard: 6-spd man w/OD
Available: 9-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
24 / 31 / 27 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
Standard: 1.4L I-4 / 160 HP / 184 ft.lbs.
Available: 2.4L I-4 / 180 HP / 175 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
24 / 31 / 27 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Full-size Steel
Fuel Tank
12.7 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded / Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$48
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
50.8 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
100 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
166.6 "
Exterior Width
74.2 "
Exterior Height
66.5 "
Front Headroom
41.1 " / 39.7 "
Rear Headroom
40.5 "
Front Legroom
41.2 "
Rear Legroom
35.1 "
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.1 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,044 Lbs. / 3,187 Lbs.
Wheel Base
101 "
Turning Radius
18.1 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
16.0 " Black Styled Steel / 16.0 " Polished W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Manual / Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Black
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Accents
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan / Am/fm, Seek-scan / Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan / Clock
Speakers
4 / 6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Manual
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light / Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Sentry Key
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
60 Months / 100,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

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