I just got the Renegade Trailhawk and i love it. Some of my friends make fun of me and call it the renegay but they need big trucks to feel like a man. Its fun as hell to drive and is loaded with features. The standard Infotainment and speakers sound great. Standard backup camera. I ripped it through some dirt roads and it was a blast. Look forward to taking it on some trails. When you put it in manual mode its fun to pass people on the highway when you find the motors happy spot. Dont pay sticker price i got mine for 26k with cold weather package.
It's an entry level vehicle for Jeep, I'm not sure what people want. It's obviosly not going to be a hardcore off roader, that's what the wrangler is for. Wrangler is also the only "real Jeep" seeing as it still has the body on frame design while everything else has unibody. As long as Jeep makes their vehicles off road capable and keeps the wrangler around then who cares? If Jeep made an actual car like a Fiesta or Sonic then I would understand some of the hate. But they didn't, they made an economical off roader so they can stay relevant and in business.
I don't care what you say the 2005 jeep liberty is a real jeep I have put one of them through more than anyone would normally attempt before I switched vehicles I had that liberty in a 4 foot deep pond that was man made for nothing but orv play and never got stuck or had an issue and it's one of the uni body's that you say I'd not a jeep
This video was great to watch. When Nathan is doing something he enjoys - in this case, driving off-road - with a car he likes, then he projects that enjoyment to the viewer and we vicariously experience his enjoyment. It's a very rare gift in a presenter, and Nathan's got it !!!!
I really don't understand why so many people don't like this car I mean it's pretty much a baby wrangler and for all of you thinking 30k is alot the Chevy trax awd is also 30k and I'd rather drive this with a more powerful engine and the extra 3 gears I could see this being a good car
ScottaHemi it is a fiat panda with some shitty limited slip. It is by no means a rugged suv. It's ugly, underpowered, heavy, lacking in capability, it has as much articulation as a golf cart, and it wouldn't make up the drive way at my mountain house. There is also going to be little to no aftermarket support for it which is what makes a Jeep a jeep.
Yeah try doing any of this with a Toyota Rav 4 or even a Subaru Forester that costs $5000 more. I say this is a great value and is a contender that the other brands who compete in the small crossover segment should greatly fear, especially considering this is a global car.
I know I'm replying to an old comment, but the Jeep Renegade in Trailhawk trim probably does 115% what a Subaru XV Crosstrek (the Jeep's direct Subaru competitor) can do off-road. Heck, before the Jeep Renegade was released, the Subaru XV Crosstrek was best-in-class in off-road capability within the subcompact crossover category. Though both the Subaru and Jeep (in Trailhawk trim) share the same ground clearance at 8.7 inches, the same can't be said for their approach, departure, and breakover angles.
Reminds me of the Honda Element that the company decided to axe due to lagging sales. I doubt Jeep will have this problem. I deem this...the little Jeep that could. Looking forward to the mile high review.
I'm definitely not a huge fan of jeeps, but this is Hell of a lot better than the compass and the patriot, knowing those sales should get more stronger it replaces.
I'm convinced Jeep owners are the worst people to try and sell anything to. You have a video here of this car doing extremely well and yet the comments section is full of people saying it's overpriced (even though its almost 20k less than a rubi) and that it isn't a Jeep. You people are a mess. 30k is pretty much the average price of anything that isn't a base model civic these days. Get over it.
If you buy used, you can get great deals. In my area there are 4 used trailhawks with 11k-30k miles on them for $15k-$21k. It is funny that people in my area buy fully off-road kitted out versions of vehicles in South Florida where you have to drive 400+ miles to get to trails that even mildly test the limits of the vehicle. At least with the rubicon you can drive that distance on a take or two of fuel instead of 3 or more pit stops. Lots of rubicons and other offroad specific vehicles for sale here with low milage but most are not as cheap as the renegade trailhawk. I honestly don't trust the jeep dealerships in my area which is why I do not currently plan to buy one... I guess I could take it to my local honda dealer for maintenance... don't know. Either way I plan to put another 200k miles on my current car before upgrading.
Yep... this car seems like its a nice homage to the wranglers and cherokees of yore... in fact... Jeep should have reserved the vaunted Cherokee moniker for this vehicle... I may be trading in my current car for this little bad boy...
The only people I have seen criticizing this car haven't driven one. Nobody cares what you think about a vehicle you haven't spent one moment behind the wheel of. Let's hear about how awesome you think the Ferrari 458 is or how much faster the new Ford GT Will be than the z06 because I'm sure you have driven both even the one that hasn't been released yet. It looks fun and more capable than anyone complaining about it would ever know because they don't have the off roading skill to max this out much less a "real jeep".
Dustin For a stripped 2wd model yes. For a loaded one they are over 60k. The Renegade has the same loaded up price as all its main competitors. Cars are just really expensive these days in general thanks mostly to federal regulations.
I just drove one of these and it rocks for a mini suv that really can handle a trail and drives very well on a road trip. Its where jeep needed to expand to continue making true jeeps like the wrangler and possibly expand that line up
I personally own a Wrangler 2012 and I do believe that this little Renegade would be perfect for my wife cause she finds mine too big. Pretty sure this new model will be great in our winter conditions here in Canada :)
Great review Nathan as usual! As my 2 cents in I would like to say that the "SINCE 1941" print on the center of the dashboard looks extremely tacky in an otherwise great looking interior.
Thought about buying one. Engines are different here. Jeep sells it with a 2.0L Multiair diesel or 1.8L Etorq Evo Totalflex which works either with gasoline or alcohol. Read somewhere the basis for the 1.8L was the old Tritec. Price is pretty much the same here.
I actually can comment here because I own a range rover evoque, and let me just say that this would never keep up. You get the exact same systems as the full range rover when it comes to off-roading. You should think about the evoque as a range rover sports car rather than a baby rover.
Hey Nathan, guess what?! I just purchased my first car and it's a Renegade. I didn't buy a Trailhawk version and got a North 4x4. I almost bought a Cherokee but I decided not to because it was a little big for me. Thanks for all the videos Nathan and Roman, and "the Russian" cameraman. And sorry for not replying to you Nathan a couple of years ago. Wanted a Dodge Dart then, but couldn't find a justification to buy a sedan.
Neighbor has one. Looks nice. I just like the boxy look. Wish the Element was still being produced. Would like to see better gas mileage and a little cheaper price on the Renegade. See what happens in a couple years when I'm ready for a new vehicle.
I test drove one of these yesterday (along with a cherokee) the renegade was a trailhawk and the cherokee was not but the cherokee had the 6cyl. The renegade had decent power, but definitely like the more power of the cherokee. The renegade seemed like it was mostly plastic inside. I just had an escape se 2.0 turbo as a rental for 2 weeks. The escape had great power, and the materials almost all felt nicer. I do like how the renegade exterior looks, though. Also, I had a 2007 commander and the windshield and hood looks very similar from the driver's seat which I liked. I think when I am in the market I'd rather have something a little bigger (fat american here) tbh.
The 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk SUV has a recurring power seat problem that prevents the use of the 8-way and lumbar functions. The problem causes the driver seat to freeze and lock into a position on the seat floor tracks. This could create a serious problem in the event of an emergency. The dealer service department is clueless on fixing the problem.
i own the 2015 Jeep renegade latitude edition. honestly its a pretty good car. great for everyday driving, its smooth when driving on the street, i can put my amplifiers in the car unlike the wrangler, and it has the ability to go on rugged roads. also the other thing its small enough to get around downtown but big enough to put 4 adults in.
he stated 1.4 turbo in the video about would work but that is needed more torque however 1.4 has more torque and comes in @ 2500rpms which correct me if is close to half the rpms the 2.4 needs to achieve 170lbs of torque So 1.4 turbo with its 6 speed could possibly do better than the automatic. That's why we bought the latitude 4x4 and will be putting the trailhawk springs plus quadrstar 1.5 lift blocks lifting the latitude 2.5" and with a little larger tires we'll be set to play
Well I own this revvy renegade. But it's not revvy it produces more power per cubic inch than any previous Jeep motor. 187lb @ 2500 rpm you don't have to Rev it. Do some math and you will see it has plenty of power and weighs less than any old Cherokee. So it's power to weight ratio is better
I here sooooo many reviews on the Trail Hawk. Where is the review of the 4x4 1.4L turbo with a 6 speed manual??? How is the drivability, control, capabilities? Sure I know it's not Trail rated but for those not needing the little rock crawler version and looking to get the urban 4x4 use. I live in Michigan and travel 80 miles one way to work on I-94 dealing with rain, snow, ice, wind sheer, bumps & dodging pot holes. If the gas mileage for the manual will be better than the automatic. Then I'll take the Latitude and add a full spare. I did a build your own jeep and it gives you a tire kit. (No thanks) if you hit a bolt or damage the tire totally you done.
Get a Jeep Patriot with the same 2.4 and 6 speed auto like I did and for 17k you can get freedom drive 1 which is probably equivalent to what all trims of the renegade can do except trailhawk.
Wait a minute... unlike other Trailhawk trim levels which come standard with all-terrain tires on other models, the Renegade only gets regular truck highway tires?!?? Also, the Renegade is definitely the most capable subcompact compact crossover. My XV Crosstrek was the best-in-class until the Renegade showed up. Both the Renegade and XV Crosstrek have best-in-class ground clearance, but it is clear the angles, especially the approach angle, of the Renegade are far superior. 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek off road specs Approach: 18 degrees Departure: 28 degrees Breakover: 21 degrees Ground Clearance: 8.7 inches 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk off road specs Approach: 30 degrees Departure: 34.3 degrees Breakover: 25.7 degrees Ground Clearance: 8.7 inches How are the stock skid plates, if there are any?
But does this Jeep Renegade really compete with such cars as the Kia Soul and Scion XB? I don't know about that because the Jeep Renegade is a much larger off road four wheel drive vehicle. The Soul and XB are commuter box cars, totally different vehicles if you ask me.
This little Jeep is awesome!!!! The reduced weight and construction type really helps it climb up on top of different surfaces instead of sinking down into them and getting stuck. Love it! ;o)
you guys should choose a more serious course for off roading a jeep branded car. A Forester can pass this course without problem. And it really surprised me for its $30K MSRP... .
FCA decide to produce it in Brasil.. And the figure out that, here, Trailhawk should cost U$50k. (absurd but following the market). At Least they put a 2.0 diesel with 170hp and 35kgfm in this version.
I don't understand why they don't use a solid front axle on these style vehicle's. You wanna reach out to the off road community? Make-em with a more solid drive-line.
@ host, what does "definitely had some good angles mean"? I watched the entire video but no mention of whether it performed better than the grand Cherokee or not, pls keep it simple.
What do you get when you combine one of America's most unreliable car brands (Jeep) and sell it to one of Europe's most unreliable car brands (Fiat)? Apparently, a toy company. Subaru XV Crosstrek has AWD, same ground clearance, much better gas mileage, less controversial styling, all for $20k. Plus, being a Subaru and not a horrendously disfigured Italian mutant Jeep, it'll last twice as long and hold it's twice the resale value.
My problem is when I hear off roading i think mudding not driving down a dirt road or over rocks n such or driving thru a puddle that's a foot deep with no mud in it
Well, I guess sorry to inform you but a lot of people that drive capable off roaders DO use them to crawl over rocks. That's how you get to the scenic places.
I though this car was a replacement for patriot and compass. but with a base price of 26k, it's more expensive than base wrangler and Cherokee. I drive a compass, and I think compass looks better than this. well, gl with the sale.
The basic problems are: A. not as strong as a Wrangler; B. it does not have the Rubicon suspension; C. It is a compact car, not a convertible open car with the Wrangler panache. You only live once. Who wants a compact 4x4 sedan that needs a guide to walk you through modest bumps? Fuel MPG is not that important.
It is crap. Look at Consumers Report. Fiat is unreliable. Jeeps start around 30-35k. There is a lot of marketing and BS in vehicle sales. That fake Italian Jeep is mostly hype.
Nathan, nice video. Why do you sound like out of breath, if you're in California? By the dimensions and capabilities, I would compare this baby Jeep with a Renault Duster. I find this one nicer but twice in price. I like the better engine options, the good interior, and the transmission. But the real test would be if it can really do anything else that the 4x4 Duster can't.
0% of American vehicles are made completely in the USA. Hundreds of models are assembled in the US however. Top 3 vehicles made in the US: F-150, Camry and Tundra all of which have 70% of their components manufactured in the US. With that said, the US is still one of the largest car manufactures in the world. If not the largest depending on your metric.
Base model Grand Cherokee price for Renegade?? I'm not sure... I bet Renegade Tail-hawk can handle offroad little better, but to be honest, then why not go buy a wrangler?? I think Renegade only works up to Latitude 4X4 trim, beyond that... no point of buying this car, as Jeep mentioned they are thinking of making a cheaper car because Renegade might be too expansive for some market, and even as a entry vehicle in USA because it has size of KIA soul and other than its 4x4 drive system, it is a box car
I like it, but for 30k? I have a 2015 4 door wrangler Sahara that had 32k miles on it with no Rudy and in great shape that I got for 27k so I just don't think I could buy it for that price. Mabye if it was 24-27
Not gonna lie I'm pretty impressed with this vehicle, but they need to design some better wheels those things are hideous lol. I have a 2015 cherokee trailhawk with the black wheels and it looks sharp as hell.
For the price difference between the sport and trailhawk buy the sport put on a 4in lift skid plated brush guard even taller tires and go places a trailhawk or stock wrangler wouldn’t dream of any still save 5k over the trailhawk after adding all the mods for the money trailhawk can’t compete with a sport model
I have mixed feelings about the price. At over 30k for the loaded TH it's definitely priced me out of being a early adopter. At 27k I would have been pushed to move back to Jeep but 30k is over that threshold. Sure it might outclass everything else but it's still too much for me to part with. Reading some of the comments, I'm not alone.
m1a2onutube With Jeeps though....the rebates are usually $500 at launch(Maybe) and another $500Military/School discount. Some also exclude Trailhawk models too
Justin Kelly So a $500 rebate, and any dealership worth their salt can be talked down at least another thousand, maybe even $2K if they're in a good mood or you have a decent trade-in.
m1a2onutube The problem is that this is a new model and I bet it's going to be a hot sell so chances are the dealers aren't going to be budging on any sticker prices. At least not for the first year of production and maybe that's okay. It will give time to see recalls and any other production issues that a first year model might have. I'm not saying it will but you never know. I do know my 2002 Lancer was a first year model in the US and it was rock solid until I traded it in 2013. Not one problem but then again you're talking Mitsubishi quality.
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I just got the Renegade Trailhawk and i love it. Some of my friends make fun of me and call it the renegay but they need big trucks to feel like a man. Its fun as hell to drive and is loaded with features. The standard Infotainment and speakers sound great. Standard backup camera. I ripped it through some dirt roads and it was a blast. Look forward to taking it on some trails. When you put it in manual mode its fun to pass people on the highway when you find the motors happy spot. Dont pay sticker price i got mine for 26k with cold weather package.
if they still say "renegay" or tag gay on things to make fun I wouldn't ever listen to them. looks like a great car.
If they say renegay that's when you say "yes, it makes me very happy!"
It's an entry level vehicle for Jeep, I'm not sure what people want. It's obviosly not going to be a hardcore off roader, that's what the wrangler is for. Wrangler is also the only "real Jeep" seeing as it still has the body on frame design while everything else has unibody. As long as Jeep makes their vehicles off road capable and keeps the wrangler around then who cares? If Jeep made an actual car like a Fiesta or Sonic then I would understand some of the hate. But they didn't, they made an economical off roader so they can stay relevant and in business.
Chris Vela Agreed
+Chris Vela Yet it's doesn't have an entry level price point. My 30k would be well spent elsewhere.
+unitedgray The XJ Cherokees had unibody and could still outperform any Wrangler, Renegade, Kl Cherokee Fiat makes today. Fuck Fiat
I don't care what you say the 2005 jeep liberty is a real jeep I have put one of them through more than anyone would normally attempt before I switched vehicles I had that liberty in a 4 foot deep pond that was man made for nothing but orv play and never got stuck or had an issue and it's one of the uni body's that you say I'd not a jeep
+superacer1 Any wrangler LOL dreamer with poor boy xj
This video was great to watch. When Nathan is doing something he enjoys - in this case, driving off-road - with a car he likes, then he projects that enjoyment to the viewer and we vicariously experience his enjoyment. It's a very rare gift in a presenter, and Nathan's got it !!!!
Woww... this car grew on me fast!
I really don't understand why so many people don't like this car I mean it's pretty much a baby wrangler and for all of you thinking 30k is alot the Chevy trax awd is also 30k and I'd rather drive this with a more powerful engine and the extra 3 gears I could see this being a good car
That's the point. It is a car, not a Jeep, and it is not deserving of the Jeep name.
Harrison Conyers didn't you see it playing in the mud? it's a modern day XJ Cherokee!
ScottaHemi are you trolling or just stupid?
well you dont' have to call names, its a rugged little SUV and the snowbelt will love this thing
ScottaHemi it is a fiat panda with some shitty limited slip. It is by no means a rugged suv. It's ugly, underpowered, heavy, lacking in capability, it has as much articulation as a golf cart, and it wouldn't make up the drive way at my mountain house. There is also going to be little to no aftermarket support for it which is what makes a Jeep a jeep.
Yeah try doing any of this with a Toyota Rav 4 or even a Subaru Forester that costs $5000 more. I say this is a great value and is a contender that the other brands who compete in the small crossover segment should greatly fear, especially considering this is a global car.
There is nothing that you can do in this 30k car that you can't do is a $21k xv crosstrek or $22K forester
Michael Miller I'm sure you have driven all of them.
I know I'm replying to an old comment, but the Jeep Renegade in Trailhawk trim probably does 115% what a Subaru XV Crosstrek (the Jeep's direct Subaru competitor) can do off-road. Heck, before the Jeep Renegade was released, the Subaru XV Crosstrek was best-in-class in off-road capability within the subcompact crossover category. Though both the Subaru and Jeep (in Trailhawk trim) share the same ground clearance at 8.7 inches, the same can't be said for their approach, departure, and breakover angles.
It looks like an Americanized fiat panda hahaha
That's because it's based on the Fiat platform. It is being built in Italy.
this machine you 're drawn to you Americans , in Italy we build .
The Jeep Renegade is based on the new Fiat 500x.The FCA needs a lot of money to invest in new cars. Not lives only of the Jeep Wrangler
That's because it is an Americanized version of the Fiat Panda.....
Seriously, did you not get this?
ck m Actually the Panda is half the size, and based on a totally different platform
Reminds me of the Honda Element that the company decided to axe due to lagging sales. I doubt Jeep will have this problem. I deem this...the little Jeep that could. Looking forward to the mile high review.
I'm definitely not a huge fan of jeeps, but this is Hell of a lot better than the compass and the patriot, knowing those sales should get more stronger it replaces.
I'm convinced Jeep owners are the worst people to try and sell anything to. You have a video here of this car doing extremely well and yet the comments section is full of people saying it's overpriced (even though its almost 20k less than a rubi) and that it isn't a Jeep. You people are a mess. 30k is pretty much the average price of anything that isn't a base model civic these days. Get over it.
+furk extremely well at what? driving through a little mud puddle?
If you buy used, you can get great deals. In my area there are 4 used trailhawks with 11k-30k miles on them for $15k-$21k. It is funny that people in my area buy fully off-road kitted out versions of vehicles in South Florida where you have to drive 400+ miles to get to trails that even mildly test the limits of the vehicle. At least with the rubicon you can drive that distance on a take or two of fuel instead of 3 or more pit stops.
Lots of rubicons and other offroad specific vehicles for sale here with low milage but most are not as cheap as the renegade trailhawk.
I honestly don't trust the jeep dealerships in my area which is why I do not currently plan to buy one... I guess I could take it to my local honda dealer for maintenance... don't know. Either way I plan to put another 200k miles on my current car before upgrading.
Died laughing when you said its hard to make cars for men women old and young, and ROMAN!! LOL
Not bad. Not bad at all.
Especially when you compare it to Compass and Patriot.
That course was more ruff than any thing I have driven on.
or a pile of dog crap which both were...
I guess anything less then 40 inch tire and 24 inch of ground clearance will not do for some people.
Yep... this car seems like its a nice homage to the wranglers and cherokees of yore... in fact... Jeep should have reserved the vaunted Cherokee moniker for this vehicle... I may be trading in my current car for this little bad boy...
Poke around on here some, turns out there are videos of people wheeling those things, they would go farther than I expected them to!
I was born & grew-up in Salinas, Ca. We rode dirt bikes in the 70's there in Hollister. We made our own trails back then!
The only people I have seen criticizing this car haven't driven one. Nobody cares what you think about a vehicle you haven't spent one moment behind the wheel of. Let's hear about how awesome you think the Ferrari 458 is or how much faster the new Ford GT Will be than the z06 because I'm sure you have driven both even the one that hasn't been released yet. It looks fun and more capable than anyone complaining about it would ever know because they don't have the off roading skill to max this out much less a "real jeep".
I literally drop my oreo in my glass of milk when I heard $30k
fully loaded
Just Empty Every Pocket.
They start at just over 17k, and the Trailhawk starts at just over 25k, fully loaded it is 30k.
Forreal. Grand Cherokee money right there.
Dustin For a stripped 2wd model yes. For a loaded one they are over 60k. The Renegade has the same loaded up price as all its main competitors. Cars are just really expensive these days in general thanks mostly to federal regulations.
I just drove one of these and it rocks for a mini suv that really can handle a trail and drives very well on a road trip.
Its where jeep needed to expand to continue making true jeeps like the wrangler and possibly expand that line up
Good review. I wish it was 5K cheaper though. But if it gets good gas mileage it might be worth it in the long run
It's slightly more expensive because it's build in Europe.
+steyr proof The Renegade base price is $17,900. The Renegade TRAILHAWK starts at 25k. You can still get the regular Renegade for 18k.
30k is pretty cheap for a fully loaded off roading 4 door model.
My 4 door Rubicon sticker price was 48k.
Drool Rubi
What you say about my mother?
Baticon hahaha
My moms name is ruby. I don't respect people who drool on her.
+Baticon That is ridiculous to me. I couldn't imagine paying 48k for a Jeep.
This little crossover can go just about anywhere.
I just got my Renegade after long research, I think it is a great car, I really love it
I'm really excited for these I really think I am going to try to get one and once I get it when it makes sence lift it another inch or two
it looks like what a kia soul would look like if it was an off road SUV lol
Xenios9 agreed
Super great technology ! Economy, 9-speed automatic gearbox ! Great design outside, inside ! Practical choice ! Great colors too !
I'm really looking forward to seeing this Jeep in person, I personally think this looks awesome. Nice review.
Welcome to the Jeep community where if it's not a wrangler or an XJ, they don't give a shit.
I don't care as long as Jeep keeps making the Wrangler same body style and same offroad capability I am happy. This renegade is a cool little suv.
Naren you seem impressed with the little buggers. My wife has a soul I will defiantly look at one awd when she is ready.
I personally own a Wrangler 2012 and I do believe that this little Renegade would be perfect for my wife cause she finds mine too big. Pretty sure this new model will be great in our winter conditions here in Canada :)
Great review Nathan as usual! As my 2 cents in I would like to say that the "SINCE 1941" print on the center of the dashboard looks extremely tacky in an otherwise great looking interior.
Thought about buying one. Engines are different here. Jeep sells it with a 2.0L Multiair diesel or 1.8L Etorq Evo Totalflex which works either with gasoline or alcohol. Read somewhere the basis for the 1.8L was the old Tritec. Price is pretty much the same here.
Looks like it can keep up with a Range Rover Evoque for half the cost.
but the Evoque is hella sexy
True dat!
I actually can comment here because I own a range rover evoque, and let me just say that this would never keep up. You get the exact same systems as the full range rover when it comes to off-roading. You should think about the evoque as a range rover sports car rather than a baby rover.
Hey Nathan, guess what?! I just purchased my first car and it's a Renegade. I didn't buy a Trailhawk version and got a North 4x4. I almost bought a Cherokee but I decided not to because it was a little big for me.
Thanks for all the videos Nathan and Roman, and "the Russian" cameraman. And sorry for not replying to you Nathan a couple of years ago. Wanted a Dodge Dart then, but couldn't find a justification to buy a sedan.
I like Nathan's reviews the best.
Looking forward to when you guys get this on a non-manicured off road course, and see what it can really do.
Good stuff Nathan!
Neighbor has one. Looks nice. I just like the boxy look. Wish the Element was still being produced. Would like to see better gas mileage and a little cheaper price on the Renegade. See what happens in a couple years when I'm ready for a new vehicle.
that blue is a hot color!
I test drove one of these yesterday (along with a cherokee) the renegade was a trailhawk and the cherokee was not but the cherokee had the 6cyl. The renegade had decent power, but definitely like the more power of the cherokee. The renegade seemed like it was mostly plastic inside. I just had an escape se 2.0 turbo as a rental for 2 weeks. The escape had great power, and the materials almost all felt nicer. I do like how the renegade exterior looks, though. Also, I had a 2007 commander and the windshield and hood looks very similar from the driver's seat which I liked. I think when I am in the market I'd rather have something a little bigger (fat american here) tbh.
I was very anxious about this video coming out!
Ok I officially want one !!! I'll trade in my ram for it !
The 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk SUV has a recurring
power seat problem that prevents the use of the 8-way and lumbar functions. The
problem causes the driver seat to freeze and lock into a position on the seat
floor tracks. This could create a serious
problem in the event of an emergency. The dealer service department is
clueless on fixing the problem.
i own the 2015 Jeep renegade latitude edition. honestly its a pretty good car. great for everyday driving, its smooth when driving on the street, i can put my amplifiers in the car unlike the wrangler, and it has the ability to go on rugged roads. also the other thing its small enough to get around downtown but big enough to put 4 adults in.
then what do you prefer?
he stated 1.4 turbo in the video about would work but that is needed more torque however 1.4 has more torque and comes in @ 2500rpms which correct me if is close to half the rpms the 2.4 needs to achieve 170lbs of torque So 1.4 turbo with its 6 speed could possibly do better than the automatic. That's why we bought the latitude 4x4 and will be putting the trailhawk springs plus quadrstar 1.5 lift blocks lifting the latitude 2.5" and with a little larger tires we'll be set to play
Well I own this revvy renegade. But it's not revvy it produces more power per cubic inch than any previous Jeep motor. 187lb @ 2500 rpm you don't have to Rev it. Do some math and you will see it has plenty of power and weighs less than any old Cherokee. So it's power to weight ratio is better
i like how he explains what a diff does like it only comes with this thing
I here sooooo many reviews on the Trail Hawk. Where is the review of the 4x4 1.4L turbo with a 6 speed manual??? How is the drivability, control, capabilities? Sure I know it's not Trail rated but for those not needing the little rock crawler version and looking to get the urban 4x4 use. I live in Michigan and travel 80 miles one way to work on I-94 dealing with rain, snow, ice, wind sheer, bumps & dodging pot holes. If the gas mileage for the manual will be better than the automatic. Then I'll take the Latitude and add a full spare. I did a build your own jeep and it gives you a tire kit. (No thanks) if you hit a bolt or damage the tire totally you done.
Holy shit, Nathan has a real head under that baseball cap! @ 4:05
Great review as always. Love the Renegade!!!!
I like the look of this
Get a Jeep Patriot with the same 2.4 and 6 speed auto like I did and for 17k you can get freedom drive 1 which is probably equivalent to what all trims of the renegade can do except trailhawk.
Nice review of a cool new Jeep product. I was wondering if you can order it pre-muddy, so it looks cool when you drive it home. LOL
30K? I bought my JK Rubicon back in '07 for the same price and I guarantee my Rubicon is much more capable and a true Jeep than this will ever be.
Wait a minute... unlike other Trailhawk trim levels which come standard with all-terrain tires on other models, the Renegade only gets regular truck highway tires?!??
Also, the Renegade is definitely the most capable subcompact compact crossover. My XV Crosstrek was the best-in-class until the Renegade showed up.
Both the Renegade and XV Crosstrek have best-in-class ground clearance, but it is clear the angles, especially the approach angle, of the Renegade are far superior.
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek off road specs
Approach: 18 degrees
Departure: 28 degrees
Breakover: 21 degrees
Ground Clearance: 8.7 inches
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk off road specs
Approach: 30 degrees
Departure: 34.3 degrees
Breakover: 25.7 degrees
Ground Clearance: 8.7 inches
How are the stock skid plates, if there are any?
This car looks like its got a lot of potential if only it was available in tdi
They are selling diesels in Europe the diesel engine gets almost 40 mpg over there
lifeisgood12341 - so they say...have you tried one? ( btw - they all lie about mpg...)
Awesome little Jeep to go camping or just go drive gravel roads on weekends.
Nathan as a bigger guy how comfortable is it from the driver's seat?
at 3:05 why is there a Kia Soul and a Nissan Juke behind you? Were they also tested on that course?
Yes, and there's a Buick Encore too. That comparison video is coming soon !
I really love the blue one! I want I want! I just really hope it doesn't drive like the 500L .. that thing is really horrendous to drive
But does this Jeep Renegade really compete with such cars as the Kia Soul and Scion XB? I don't know about that because the Jeep Renegade is a much larger off road four wheel drive vehicle. The Soul and XB are commuter box cars, totally different vehicles if you ask me.
This is what the original RAV4 was...plucky small off-roader that can sometimes hang with the big boys.
Nathan adlen u guys should do a review if. The Nissan murrano crosscabriolet and the Jeep wrangler mw3 call of duty both r bad ass cars !!
This little Jeep is awesome!!!! The reduced weight and construction type really helps it climb up on top of different surfaces instead of sinking down into them and getting stuck. Love it! ;o)
you guys should choose a more serious course for off roading a jeep branded car. A Forester can pass this course without problem. And it really surprised me for its $30K MSRP...
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I am kind of digging it in orange and army green. What is the news on a diesel version?
FCA decide to produce it in Brasil.. And the figure out that, here, Trailhawk should cost U$50k. (absurd but following the market). At Least they put a 2.0 diesel with 170hp and 35kgfm in this version.
Hmm you can get the renegade with a manual and the turbo motor right? That's the combo I'd be interested in
I think the Trailhawk only comes with a 9-speed automatic
Would love to see u hit this trail in a 6 speed renagade
I don't understand why they don't use a solid front axle on these style vehicle's. You wanna reach out to the off road community? Make-em with a more solid drive-line.
are you guys going to test the new chevrolet niva? damn its a badass 4x4
wow - 600 lbs lighter than 4600 lbs - in something the size of a Kia Rio - way to go Jeep engineers!
@ host, what does "definitely had some good angles mean"? I watched the entire video but no mention of whether it performed better than the grand Cherokee or not, pls keep it simple.
Andrew Debasque Well this is a public forum, so yeah.
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So yeah, your a troll get lost.
Beautiful car
Where does this fit in the Jeep lineup? Below the Patriot/Compass or is it a replacement?
What do you get when you combine one of America's most unreliable car brands (Jeep) and sell it to one of Europe's most unreliable car brands (Fiat)? Apparently, a toy company.
Subaru XV Crosstrek has AWD, same ground clearance, much better gas mileage, less controversial styling, all for $20k. Plus, being a Subaru and not a horrendously disfigured Italian mutant Jeep, it'll last twice as long and hold it's twice the resale value.
I like it but would rather get the wrangler than a trailhawk
where is this off-road course at???, it looks familiar to me, like I have been near it or at it before...
My problem is when I hear off roading i think mudding not driving down a dirt road or over rocks n such or driving thru a puddle that's a foot deep with no mud in it
Well, I guess sorry to inform you but a lot of people that drive capable off roaders DO use them to crawl over rocks. That's how you get to the scenic places.
You haven't informed me of anything at all as I drive "capable off roaders"but I'm not going over any rocks to break my vehicle is just not fun to me
I though this car was a replacement for patriot and compass.
but with a base price of 26k, it's more expensive than base wrangler and Cherokee.
I drive a compass, and I think compass looks better than this. well, gl with the sale.
The basic problems are: A. not as strong as a Wrangler; B. it does not have the Rubicon suspension; C. It is a compact car, not a convertible open car with the Wrangler panache. You only live once. Who wants a compact 4x4 sedan that needs a guide to walk you through modest bumps? Fuel MPG is not that important.
+jack in Vancouver you're talking about a vehicle that is $30k fully loaded, to a $55k vehicle that is fully loaded.
It is crap. Look at Consumers Report. Fiat is unreliable. Jeeps start around 30-35k. There is a lot of marketing and BS in vehicle sales. That fake Italian Jeep is mostly hype.
Do you prefer this car in automatic or standard?
Offroad worthiness compared to Xterra Pro 4x?
in some areas of the usa, that "off road trail" conditions is like public roads....we wouldn't call that Off roading. .
When will y'all get to review the new Giulia QV?
We hope to review one at the end of June. Please stay tuned.
oh my god!!!!do you guys see the grandma was going off road!
Nathan, nice video. Why do you sound like out of breath, if you're in California? By the dimensions and capabilities, I would compare this baby Jeep with a Renault Duster. I find this one nicer but twice in price. I like the better engine options, the good interior, and the transmission. But the real test would be if it can really do anything else that the 4x4 Duster can't.
Definitely
This is made in Italy right?
Just curious, what American vehicles are still 100% made in the USA?
0% of American vehicles are made completely in the USA. Hundreds of models are assembled in the US however.
Top 3 vehicles made in the US: F-150, Camry and Tundra all of which have 70% of their components manufactured in the US. With that said, the US is still one of the largest car manufactures in the world. If not the largest depending on your metric.
Got news for ya..They'll sell as many as they can make...
Base model Grand Cherokee price for Renegade?? I'm not sure... I bet Renegade Tail-hawk can handle offroad little better, but to be honest, then why not go buy a wrangler??
I think Renegade only works up to Latitude 4X4 trim, beyond that... no point of buying this car, as Jeep mentioned they are thinking of making a cheaper car because Renegade might be too expansive for some market, and even as a entry vehicle in USA because it has size of KIA soul and other than its 4x4 drive system, it is a box car
How hard would it be to tow it with an RV?
I hate when people count hard packed dirt with water on top as mud.
And no, the east coast would not pay top dollar for that.
I like it, but for 30k? I have a 2015 4 door wrangler Sahara that had 32k miles on it with no Rudy and in great shape that I got for 27k so I just don't think I could buy it for that price. Mabye if it was 24-27
No rust
Lol at that body flex
And I'm buying this
no one can call this little bugger a crossover! thing is way to capable for that :D
it's a real micro SUV! I hope it does well :)
Not gonna lie I'm pretty impressed with this vehicle, but they need to design some better wheels those things are hideous lol. I have a 2015 cherokee trailhawk with the black wheels and it looks sharp as hell.
why can't I buy the trailhawk with a manual transmission?
this thing looks like a Toyota FJ Cruiser
Disturbedfan890 my mom said the same thing..
Do we know the weight of the 4x4? If it is over 3800lbs the engine is to wimpy.
If it is 600lbs lighter than a Cherokee as Nathan said, that would put it in the 3000-3200lb range.
Stuka87 so 1,000 lbs lighter than my fully loaded grand cherokee with solid axles and a v8
+Harrison Conyers And 3,000 pounds lighter than my F-150...lol
unitedgray I was being facetious. The fact that it is only about 1k lbs lighter than my Grand Cherokee is actually pretty pathetic.
Harrison Conyers
I was just being dumb. The Renegade is pretty pathetic all the way around.
For the price difference between the sport and trailhawk buy the sport put on a 4in lift skid plated brush guard even taller tires and go places a trailhawk or stock wrangler wouldn’t dream of any still save 5k over the trailhawk after adding all the mods for the money trailhawk can’t compete with a sport model
So a Fully loaded Trailhawk 30k
I have mixed feelings about the price. At over 30k for the loaded TH it's definitely priced me out of being a early adopter. At 27k I would have been pushed to move back to Jeep but 30k is over that threshold. Sure it might outclass everything else but it's still too much for me to part with. Reading some of the comments, I'm not alone.
Just wait for rebates. Almost nobody ever pays full MSRP. You can usually get at least $1500 off asking price one way or another.
It costs as much as fully loaded Trax AWD. I don't think that's bad.
m1a2onutube With Jeeps though....the rebates are usually $500 at launch(Maybe) and another $500Military/School discount. Some also exclude Trailhawk models too
Justin Kelly So a $500 rebate, and any dealership worth their salt can be talked down at least another thousand, maybe even $2K if they're in a good mood or you have a decent trade-in.
m1a2onutube The problem is that this is a new model and I bet it's going to be a hot sell so chances are the dealers aren't going to be budging on any sticker prices. At least not for the first year of production and maybe that's okay. It will give time to see recalls and any other production issues that a first year model might have. I'm not saying it will but you never know. I do know my 2002 Lancer was a first year model in the US and it was rock solid until I traded it in 2013. Not one problem but then again you're talking Mitsubishi quality.