The Jeep Renegade is a subcompact crossover that offers buyers a fun and adventurous SUV. It’s worth taking a test drive for many reasons. For example, the Renegade is able to accommodate five adults in a cabin that is clean and uncluttered. The design cues are taken from iconic vehicles such as the Wrangler. Like its predecessors, the Renegade is fun to drive both on and off the road. Take a test drive of this crossover to appreciate its driving dynamics, ride, and handling.
Discover Which Renegade is Right for You
The Jeep Renegade is available in a variety of trim levels, each with its own distinct personality. A test drive will give you the chance to decide which model will best suit your needs. It will also allow you to note the differences between its Sport, Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk variants. The Renegade Sport has 16-inch wheels, while Latitude models have upgraded alloy wheels. Latitude models also sport roof rails and fog lights. The Limited features 18-inch wheels and dual exhaust tips. If you need something with more serious road capability, then you should test drive the Trailhawk; it has 17-inch alloy wheels, all-terrain tires, tow hooks, skid plates, and a lifted stance.
Enjoy the Renegades Performance
A test drive will give you an opportunity to decide which of the Renegade’s available engines will work best for you. Renegade comes standard with a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 160 horsepower. It is available with a six-speed manual transmission and returns 31 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg in city driving. An optional 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. This engine is optional on Sport and Latitude models; it is standard equipment on Limited and Trailhawk and is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Sport, Latitude, and Limited models are either four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. Trailhawk models are only available with the four-wheel drive powertrain.
Experience the Space and Personality of the Interior
While test driving, you’ll have a chance to discover what many drivers of the Renegade have noticed: the interior of this little Jeep feels larger than expected, fitting up to five adults. On a test drive you can check out all of the features found in the cabin, from comfortable seats, to infotainment technology, to its cargo handling abilities.
All Renegades are equipped with folding rear seats. Latitude models feature interior LED lighting, a passenger seat that folds out of the way, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, cruise control, and a rearview camera. Test drive a Limited and you will notice upgraded materials, a driver information display, and dual zone climate control. On a test drive of a Trailhawk model you will find unique trim, Trailhawk badging, and a 115-volt power outlet.
If you’re looking for a fun vehicle, test driving the Jeep Renegade will allow you to get behind the wheel of a vehicle that blends Jeep’s heritage, a capable four-wheel drive system, and an engaging design into an attractive subcompact crossover package.
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