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2022 Jeep Renegade: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 Jeep Renegade is under the hood: every U.S. version uses a 177-hp 1.3-liter turbo engine with a 9-speed automatic, replacing the old 2.4-liter engine. This is otherwise a late-cycle update with a simplified trim range and a few equipment and appearance changes.
About the 2022 Jeep Renegade
1st generation (2015-2023), late-cycle year after the 2019 refresh.
The Renegade is Jeep’s smallest SUV, aimed at buyers who want an easy-to-park city-size vehicle without giving up Jeep character. Its core appeal is simple: upright styling, a roomy-for-its-size cabin, available real 4x4 hardware, and a Trailhawk version that is more genuinely trail-capable than most subcompact crossovers. Compared with many rivals, the Renegade leans less on sporty road manners and more on personality, bad-weather traction, and light off-road usefulness.
The 2022 Renegade ranges from the straightforward Sport to the comfort-focused Limited, which has leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, and an 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation. The Trailhawk remains the trail-focused model, with low-range gearing, extra ground clearance, underbody protection, and tow hooks, while the Altitude adds a blacked-out look to the Latitude formula.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The 177-hp 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder becomes the only engine across the U.S. lineup, paired with a 9-speed automatic. The previous 2.4-liter engine is dropped.
Styling
The new Altitude trim adds gloss-black exterior and interior details. Limited receives a revised grille and new standard 18-inch wheels.
Tech
A clear-air cabin filtration system becomes standard across the lineup. Latitude gains standard navigation and remote start.
Trim lineup
Altitude joins the range, and Freedom Edition continues under the Red Edition name. The 80th Edition, Islander, Jeepster, and Upland Edition trims are dropped.
2022 Jeep Renegade specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 32 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 177 hp | 177 hp | 177 hp | 177 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 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 |
| Rear Legroom | 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 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||||
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| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
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| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2022 Jeep Renegade have?
Every U.S.-market 2022 Jeep Renegade has a 177-hp 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The previous 2.4-liter engine is no longer offered.
How is the 2022 Jeep Renegade different from the 2021 model?
The 2022 Renegade replaces the old 2.4-liter engine with the 1.3-liter turbo across the entire lineup. It also adds Altitude, renames Freedom Edition as Red Edition, drops four special-edition trims, updates Limited's appearance, and adds standard clear-air cabin filtration.
Is the 2022 Jeep Renegade a redesign?
No, the 2022 Jeep Renegade is not a redesign. It is a late-cycle model in the first generation, following the larger refresh introduced for 2019.
What changed on the 2022 Jeep Renegade Latitude?
The 2022 Latitude uses the 177-hp 1.3-liter turbo as its only engine and has standard four-wheel drive. Navigation and remote start also become standard.
Which 2022 Jeep Renegade trim is set up for trail driving?
The 2022 Renegade Trailhawk is the trail-focused trim. It has low-range gearing, Rock mode, hill descent control, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, underbody skid plates, and front and rear tow hooks.
2022 Jeep Renegade Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Jeep Renegade.
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2022 Jeep Renegade
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“The vehicle looks compact from the outside but is extremely roomy on the inside, making it a great first starter car for a family or a dog-friendly family vehicle most definitely.”
“It has a roomy interior, the inside is incredibly comfortable, the sound system is awesome, and it handles like a dream.”