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2020 Jeep Renegade: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2020 Jeep Renegade is broader access to the 1.3-liter turbo engine on lower trims. This is a light-update year rather than a redesign, with several new special editions and expanded safety and tech packages.
About the 2020 Jeep Renegade
1st generation Renegade (2015-2023 U.S.), second year after the 2019 refresh.
Jeep positions the Renegade as a small SUV with real Jeep personality, not just city-car practicality. Its appeal is classic Jeep styling, an upright cabin, flexible cargo space, and available 4x4 systems that go farther off pavement than most subcompact rivals. For most shoppers, it is the choice when they want a city-friendly footprint but still want genuine Jeep character.
The 2020 Renegade ranges from the simple Sport to the more polished Latitude and leather-trimmed Limited. High Altitude adds an 8.4-inch navigation touchscreen and LED lighting, while Trailhawk focuses on off-road driving with low-range-style gearing, extra ground clearance, skid plates, and dedicated trail settings. The Jeepster and Orange Edition emphasize visual personality, while the North Edition pairs standard 4x4 with a winter-ready character.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Jeep broadened access to the 1.3-liter turbo four-cylinder on lower trims, making it a larger part of the lineup.
Styling
The Jeepster, North Edition, and Orange Edition joined the lineup as special-edition trims. High Altitude S continued under the shorter High Altitude name, while the basic exterior design carried over from the 2019 refresh.
Safety
Safety packages became more broadly offered on lower trims, especially Sport, but there was no new standard safety suite across the full lineup.
Tech
Sport and other lower trims gained broader access to technology packages. The lineup did not receive a full infotainment overhaul.
Structural
Jeep revised the steering and suspension tuning. Structural changes made later in the 2020 production run also helped the Renegade achieve stronger crash-test results.
2020 Jeep Renegade specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter / 4-Cyl, Zero Evap M-Air, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter / 4-Cyl, Zero Evap M-Air, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Zero Evap M-Air, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter / 4-Cyl, Zero Evap M-Air, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Zero Evap M-Air, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Zero Evap M-Air, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Zero Evap M-Air, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21–24 mpg | 24 mpg | 21–24 mpg | 22 mpg | 21–24 mpg | 22 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29–32 mpg | 32 mpg | 29–32 mpg | 30 mpg | 29–32 mpg | 27 mpg | 32 mpg | 29 mpg | 30 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 177–180 hp | 177 hp | 177–180 hp | 180 hp | 177–180 hp | 177 hp | 177 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 175–210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 175–210 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 175–210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 50.8 cu-ft | 50.8 cu-ft | 50.8 cu-ft | 50.8 cu-ft | 50.8 cu-ft | 50.8 cu-ft | 50.8 cu-ft | 50.8 cu-ft | 50.8 cu-ft | 50.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||||
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| Automatic Headlights | ||||||||||
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| Hill Descent Control | ||||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||||
| Tow Hooks | ||||||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Jeep Renegade?
The biggest change is broader access to the 1.3-liter turbo engine on lower trims. The rest of the updates mainly involve special-edition trims and wider access to safety and technology packages.
Is the 2020 Jeep Renegade a redesign?
No, the 2020 Jeep Renegade is not a redesign. It is a light update that retains the exterior refresh introduced for 2019.
Which trims joined the 2020 Jeep Renegade lineup?
The Jeepster, North Edition, and Orange Edition joined the lineup for 2020. Jeepster and Orange Edition focus mainly on distinctive styling, while North Edition adds standard 4x4 and a more winter-ready setup.
Did the 2020 Jeep Renegade receive new safety features?
The main safety change is broader access to optional safety packages on lower trims, especially Sport. Jeep did not make a new safety suite standard across every 2020 Renegade.
Did all 2020 Jeep Renegades receive the later structural updates?
No, the crash-test-related structural changes applied to later 2020 production. Build timing matters when comparing individual 2020 Renegades, although the exact production cutoff is not specified here.
2020 Jeep Renegade Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Jeep Renegade.
4.1
2020 Jeep Renegade
(182 reviews)
“It's a great choice, handles well, great gas mileage, roomy and goes in all conditions—snowing, muddy, sand. It's just a great little sporty car.”
“Other than the poor connecting of Bluetooth and low gas mileage, it's a nice vehicle so far.”