2017 Jeep Renegade - Review and Road Test

The Renegade marks Jeep's foray into the emerging subcompact SUV segment. With optional 4-wheel drive and a 5-mode terrain management system, the Renegade stands apart from the crowd when it comes to off-road capability. But how does it perform in the real world?

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[JedidiahLincoln]

I work at Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / Fiat dealer and these are our number one selling model. With the Dart and 200 being discontinued, the Renegade offers a new Jeep / SUV at entry level sedan pricing

[leebailey]

So my Rubicon developed some electrical failure that no mechanic could define and repair.  So, I traded it in for a Trailhawk.  Yeah, it is underpowered, and the 9 speed transmission is not as responsive as I would like.  BUT, it is a beast in the deep sand on Padre Island, and the highway mileage of 27mpg driving 78mph is pretty decent.  Comfortable, and the crazy style grows on you.  Can't wait it hit Wyoming next summer

[normsf]

Hello, we have had our Trail Hawk fully equipped for a little over a month, absolutely love it. Its fun, drives smooth does whatever we want and no problems at all.

[brendacristina]

I literally just want this car to drive to work 😂

[Scoobydoo]

We got the 2017 Jeep Renegade, 6 Speed Manual. We love it! It was great all winter long. Maybe it was the stock tires but it didn’t handle as well as my 2004 Subaru Forester, but once I got my studs on I didn’t have lack of traction once. It took a few minutes longer than my old Subaru to warm up in cold weather too. But there are so many things we love about the Jeep, including all the hidden or not so hidden embellishments

[collinringelstetter-ennis]

I love this car had it for about 2 weeks with the trailhawk model and it is a great car. No problems at all yet again I have never had any problems with all 6 jeeps I have had.

[Salemk]

great job from Jeep, off road suv with a low price . I think it will success with this vichle .

[macdee]

At first glance I thought it was ugly, but after watching it do off-roading it doesn't seem that bad...

[waderznutz]

My 2017 ren was great in snow this winter. No problems. Perfect for hauling stuff to Florida from Michigan.

[dunn-do]

Love my Sport 4x4 6 speed manual model renegade. Haven’t gone off road with it yet. But I’m looking forward to going on a small dirt road out in the woods in Washington this summer.

[bigsyrup]

I chose my Renegade over a comparable Wrangler, as a rural Canadian who has to do long highway pull and occasional innawoods shooting trips, largely because it’s so much nicer on the highway. The small size is quite nice on some of the back trails too. Very close to my old Samurai.

That said, it’s not for mudding at all, or anything similar. A Wrangler will do you better if you often hit deep mud. But if your local geography isn’t like that, I’d take the Renegade.

[borg]

Test drove one today along with a mazda c-5, and a Mazda 6 sedan. The jeep was the best ride on the freeway actually.
Looking for a good deal now.

[RiverWrangler]

You can get the renegade trail hawk used at less than 20, 000 it's pretty crazy

[MrAxis]

In well less than 2 years I've had 4 major problems with this curse of a car. Here are the problems I've had in the order I got them in. 1) Ignition could 1 failure, causing my car to jump often, 2) major engine leakage causing my car to STOP in the middle of the road often, they put in a BRAND NEW engine. 3) Radiator fan issue, causing my car to over heat and getting my car towed. Issue 4) check engine light has come on, car has a torque issue and can barley drive. Keep in mind this car was purchased as a NEW car! It only has 53, 000 miles on it. Don't buy this car from any dealership especially this one. If you do, I hope you remember these words and I hope you don't live in regret. I'm making payments on a car that is usually in the shop and paying for rental cars.

[christophershaddock]

I have had this car for a month. 2015, 6 spd. I live in Gardner, MA, and drive up to Maine every weekend. Comfortable ride. Decent acceleration. Nothing to write home about. Handles good (so far) off road, but will see what happens when the winter hits. Definitely do not want to go too fast in this though. At times, I do feel like it will role when taking a hard turn. It's only been a month, but will see how things are after a year or so. Didn't realize Jeep was owned by Fiat. The look of the Renegade grew on me, and I do want to get a giant Philips everytime I look at the lights in the rear. LOL! All in all, no

[naveenkashyap]

The "gimmicki embellishments" are awesome..

[NickNitro]

I’m truly impressed by the production quality of this video 👏 👏 👏 👍🏻

[omarfikret]

I have Kia Soul, i want to upgraded to Jeep Renegade is that a good idea?

[darrylscheck]

Very comfortable commute vehicle with casual off road capabilities when you need them. Out the door cost of 16705 with taxes and title for the 4x4 Sport with Stick, AC, Power windows and cruise. Yes it is a great replacement for my old Sidekick. No, it is not a Wrangler and it is not intended to be, but a new Wrangler was at least 10k more.

[buddy]

I've always been a fan of the Jeep Patriot until they introduced the Renegade. I've been thinking about buying a Renegade. 😀❤