Jeep Renegade

The Renegade is a subcompact crossover SUV with seating for up to five passengers. It’s Jeep’s smallest model, slotting below the Compass, and it shares a platform with the Fiat 500X, which is made by Jeep’s sister company within the Stellantis Group of automotive brands. The Renegade’s current (second) generation debuted in 2019, featuring an updated exterior design, a new turbocharged engine, a more modern interior, and additional tech.

The Renegade comes in a range of trims, including Sport, Latitude, Limited, and Trailhawk. The Sport focuses on affordability, offering essential features and cloth upholstery. The Latitude adds more comfort and convenience features, such as upgraded upholstery and additional driver-assistance tech. The Limited caters to those seeking luxury touches, such as leather upholstery, heated seats, and advanced safety features. The Trailhawk is designed for off-roading enthusiasts, boasting a higher ground clearance, unique suspension components, and additional skid plates.

The Renegade initially offered a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 160 horsepower and a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder producing 180 hp. In 2019, the 1.4-liter engine was replaced by a 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 177 hp, improving both efficiency and performance. Throughout its production, the Renegade has utilized a 9-speed automatic transmission, with front-wheel drive being standard and four-wheel drive available as an option.

The Renegade debuted with a standard 5-inch infotainment display, and upgraded 7-inch and 8.4-inch units with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration first became available in 2018. Some notable active safety features, such as forward collision mitigation and lane departure warning, have been available since 2015. In 2019, adaptive cruise control was first offered, while blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-path detection became standard in 2021.

We recommend that used car buyers interested in a Renegade focus their searches on second-generation models (2019 or newer), which benefit from an updated design, improved technology features, and a more efficient 1.3-liter turbocharged powerplant. The Trailhawk trim is a good choice for those who prioritize off-road capabilities, while the Latitude or Limited trims offer a smart balance of comfort, features, and value.