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
