2017 Jeep Renegade: What's New

Vehicle Overview

What it is: The subcompact Renegade SUV may look like a pure American Jeep, but underneath is a modified platform shared with the Fiat 500L that Jeep calls its “small-wide 4×4 architecture.” The five-seat Renegade is built in Italy and offers a choice of two four-cylinder engines, a manual or automatic transmission, and front- or four-wheel drive. The Trailhawk trim level is equipped for off-roading and its four-wheel-drive system includes a low range. Competitors include the Chevrolet Trax, Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3.
New for 2017
Keyless Go push-button start is now standard while high-intensity-discharge headlights and automatic high-beam headlights are available. 
Significant Standard Features

• 160-horsepower, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Front-wheel drive
• Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
• Split-folding rear seat
• Height-adjustable, removable cargo floor panel
• Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

• 180-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
• Nine-speed automatic transmission
• Four-wheel drive
• 8.7 inches of ground clearance (Trailhawk)
• Removable or power retractable/removable roof panels
• Heated power-adjustable side mirrors
• Air conditioning
• Cruise control
• Bluetooth streaming audio
• Uconnect multimedia system with 5- or 6.5-inch touch-screen
• 7-inch instrument panel screen 
• Heated front seats
• Leather-trimmed seats
• Full-size spare tire
• Backup camera
• Forward collision warning with automatic braking
• Lane departure warning
• Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert