The 2022 Renegade, the most cost-effective Jeep, serves as both an introduction to the luxury brand and a tough substitute for the majority of subcompact SUVs.
When the pavement ends, not that all Renegades are made equal, but the Trailhawk variant is the one most worthy of its six grille and the one least likely to require a tow.
Too bad there are only two unsatisfactory powerplant options for Renegades. Similarly, the quality of the dependably subpar cabin materials declines as pricing increases.
The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine from the Renegade family will no longer be used starting in 2022, leaving the Torquer turbo-four as the only option.
The base Renegade Sports and Prestige also comes with bigger 8.4-inch tablet infotainment system with integrated navigation in place of the customary 7.0-inch touchscreen.
A number of attractive standard amenities, like as 17-inch tires, a double climate control, and enhanced interior materials, are included with the vehicle. All-wheel drive can be added for $1500 if desired.
The engine's useful low-rpm torque, which aids the Renegade's acceleration from stops, is its saving grace.
Although models with all-wheel drive can pull up to 2000 pounds, Jeep is does not advise using front-drive models for towing.
The ride in other models is often calm and pleasant, while its off most Trailhawk model might feel stiffly sprung.
As you might anticipate from a car with an ornament-like design, the steering is responsive to driver inputs and there is less body roll when turning.
As you might anticipate from a car with an ornament-like design, the steering is responsive to driver inputs and there is less body roll when turning.
All-wheel drive reduces those ratings to as lower as 22 or 27 mpg, respectively, for the front-drive variant.
It's full of strange contours, toy-like accents, and tiny design surprises, like cupholders with maps embossed on them and the words "Since 1941" etched into to the dashboard plastic.