One of the best reviews I've seen on YT. Minimal chitchat; emphasis on specs and characteristics. Also the test-drive with focus on the car, and not on the driver/presentor; which is quite exceptional considering other YT-reviews of this model. Thumbs up.
Needs more emphasis on reliability though, because it turns out the renegade is one of the least reliable cars you can buy. I really wanted one, but after reading the non-stop problems on the forum, I'm glad I passed.
@@BoopSnoot forms are very hit miss. You would need to look at the amount sold vs the amount of people complaining. If you saw 50 people complaining and they sold 50,000, thats a .1% failure rate by that logic. I am sure its higher but reliability is blown way out of proportion on forms 9.9/10 times (f-150's with ecoboost excluded).
Yeah lots of info, except you might want to check some of your specs. first. I'm not sure about all models but the Trailhawk comes with 8.7" of ground clearance not 8.1. Anyhow still great info.
"You have this large grab handle right over here for your passengers so they can hang on if your off-roading or if your just driving like a crazy person" LOL
Best review of the Renegade, and a great explanation of the 9 speed auto. I just bought a 2018 Trailhawk loaded with everything except the sun roof used with just 1633 miles for 24K. I am so pleased with that deal! Great job, Alex!
I have a 2016 Renegade Limited and I absolutely love it. Not a race car but peppy and off road capable even without the trailhawk package. Obviously it's not a Rubicon so it isn't intended for hardcore offroading.
How's the ac, i live in middle east so the temperature can get up to 50C!. I will really appreciate it if you reply back. Cause i'm thinking between the nissan kicks and the jeep renegade 2017!
I got a renegade latitude this weekend. what a great vehicle! it's my first Jeep and I love it. I hope they continue the renegade and evolve this cool design. it matches my small family and anti-minivan lifestyle lol.
Hello. Do you still have the car, if so then could you tell me hows the ac on the jeep renegade! Cause i live in middle east and it gets really hot in the summer! Is the ac good?
Its fine. Unless you live in places with hot summers, I'm in northern California right now and it's not a problem but when I go back home southern California with 115°F it's just not good enough
I have a 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude and live in Oklahoma. Summers reach about 110 degrees F. The Air is freezing when you start going down the road. I tend to have to turn it way down.
I have finally narrowed down why Alex is the best auto presenter overall. To my knowledge only he explains the competition as he goes. I learn so much, so quickly it is a no brainer to search out Alex.
I am not going to lie, my spouse kept suggesting this car and I was like mmm nope. Then I said let me give it a chance, and this is by far the best review I have seen. He removed the sunroof and that was a high point seller for me. We are currently looking at the 2018 Jeep Renegade and I am support excited to move forward with our in the next coming weeks. :)
I like those. One for nitrous, one for daylighters, one for ejector seat, one for caltrop deployment. They are possibilities just waiting for your creativity to fill.
Excellent review Alex! My son just bought a used very nice black 2015 Renegade with 2.4 L.I just hope for him that it will be as reliable as Japaneese brands.
Great video as usual. Wish Jeep would put a more gutsy engine in this. Hey, can you make up a "crosswind rating"? I only ask because a lot of us don't get a chance to find out until we've already purchased a car and your reviews are so detailed. Would be nice to know how a vehicle will handle going around a Semi or in a strong crosswind.
This would be a cool idea. I deal with this almost everyday in my Jeep Patriot in a high winds part of the country. Suffice to say sometimes it feels like I'm trying to drive a bucking bronco.
I got a 16” Jeep Renegade 1.4 T 4x4. With 18” wheels it drives very good and has really good off road capabilities. Plus is compact but spacious at the same time, perfect for who live in urban areas, however twisty roads and off road trails are fun. Mpg is not bad either, I average 26 mpg. I definitely like it.
I love it! Design is a bit similar to fiat panda but much bigger. I love jeep company. If someone change from grand Cherokee to renegade can u share the feelings please. Because i am thinking to buy it in a while
Great Vid, Alex. Any chance you may do a review for 2017 escape, I saw a lot vids coming on youtube those days, but you can definitely become one of the reliable resources.
Incredible review!!! I like what you said about the engine being designed to perform that way. Most people are complaining about the acceleration but I find that 9 speed automatic is a plus and a slight speed advantage off the line.
Interesting. The idea that it costs LESS to make a 1.4 turbo than it does to make a 2.4 without a turbo is brazen corporate hubris. What, did the extra liter of empty space cost more? Another observation is that this vehicle, in a different world, is what the young sporty men who used to buy mini-trucks should be buying. Think about it. Taco TRD, Wrangler, full size p/u are all so expensive. This would compete against the Ranger, if there still was a Ranger. Alas, it's just not butch enough for this type of buyer.
Want to hear from any big guys that bought this or the new Compass. I'm 6'1, 260lbs. Would I be comfortable? I had a 1998 Cherokee Sport 4dr and had to install the 'Big Boy' seat extension brackets because the seat didn't go back far enough. Had a buddy trade in his Ram Mega Cab for a Kia Soul (Pure sacrilege I know!) but he was like 6'3 and over 300lbs and was comfortable.
I just purchased a 2018 3 days ago. I'm 6'3 and 260. There is plenty of head room, leg room and the cabin is deep. I wear a size 12 shoe and there is room for my feet, although when I wear my work boots feet room can be tight, but you can always bring a pair of sneakers to wear when driving and you're good.
This seems like very nice car, especially coming from Jeep, which is known for plain, utilitarian cars. A huge upgrade from the patriot and the Compass. Looks like Chrysler-Dodge is finally getting it's act together.
Alex, really like your video. Very detailed. But a FCA product is like playing Russian roulette for reliability. Good luck. By the way, we almost don't see them in Canada. Peoples are getting smarter with Jeep products. Not many are buying them.
They don't care, people love to hate jeeps, somebody once told them the brand new transmission in the brand new car models had issues, and they'll never let it go.
So recently I rented a FWD Jeep renegade. I'm sad to report that the driving dynamics are very bad. The ford escape was so better when compared to this. I can even tolerate the transmission and engine throttle response. However, the vehicle did not feel surefooted in highway speeds, steering feel was non-existent, there was a wobbly sensation, had to correct the steering a lot to stay within the lane lines. The interior was good. And it doesn't help that my daily driver is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta wagon and I constantly kept comparing how nimble and surefooted that vehicle felt when compared to this.
In my native country i do not need AC as well....so why some people must pay for the sings they do not use at all. Now i live in a hot coutry and i need it only 1 month really or if i park under the sun. Since i moved to the house with underground parking i can drive to the mall without ac also))))
This is how you do a car review & road test. Almost half an hour, and nothing felt like superfluous "filler". Great job. Also, from what I see I really like this little Jeep. I love taking my kids camping or taking the dogs to the beach or mountain (with plenty of gravel road travel), but I also need something smallish and economical as a daily commuter. And this boxy Jeep styling appeals to me. Problem is these cars get so pricy once they come to South Africa.
thank you Alex. would you please put them the cars in your own category list which one you like first and which one you put at the end of the list. I know every car has its own feature but please choose the number one car. thank you
i've owned by blkRene Limited for about 3 months. took awhile to get used to transmission. but once i did i like it.hard to keep this puppy under 90 on texas hwys. airtight, the uConnect makes this sucker great.aslo allows to adjust the standard audio system to get pretty close to a high quality sound. 21 mpg sucks but had aK& E air filter put inoa milage getting better but got better exceleration. i likey But this lilRene is the most fun, best built car i've ever owned. excellent design and solid. my only complaint is the hand grip to close the "liftGate" it feels cheap & one good slam ek!!! but man its fun as hell to drive. my wife loves the heated leather seats. me i love the sound of the mufflers. my limited 2.4l was made in Melfi italy, they must be proud of their work. seamless
I was thinking about ditching my Chevy Cruz and getting a Jeep Renegade. I'm looking at an Automatic Sport, 4X4 with My sky. But I never owned a FIAT and I heard really nasty things about FIAT reliability and my Chevy Cruz has very poor reliability and I don't want to jump from the frying pan into the fire. Has FIAT changed their tune? Is the Renegade the exemption to the rule?
I would take this Jeep over those foreign competitions they're ugly they're junk and I know the early models of these Jeep Renegade had some issues but the newer ones are better foreign trade has destroyed American businesses for good paying jobs and retirement
Jeep and Dodge are the only ones left that actually make styling and back wheel drive models and four-wheel drive models that people want while everybody else is copying off each other and boring and high priced
The only thing I like about this car is the front grill. The rest is a more expensive Fiat 500. And what the f....k were they thinking with that moronic moon roof?!?!?!?
This guy can talk like nobody's business! An excellent, on point review, no fluff, just the facts, and a lot of them! I've seen a bazillion auto reviews in the last year on TH-cam, and I think this guy is the best. Maybe not the "funniest", the "SavageGoose" wins that contest, but if your looking for a "meat and potatoes" review, this is your guy! On a personal note, I bought a used 2016 75th anniversary Renegade last summer with 69K on the odometer. Kind of took a leap of faith, as I've always been a "Toyota" guy, but I wanted something with a "fun factor", reliability be damned. Not surprisingly, the Renegade has provided some minor "challenges" so far, but overall once I ironed out some of the "kinks" in the first three months(certified used, and that came in handy) mechanically it's performed pretty well. It starts up every morning, and that's half the battle, isn't it? I enjoy the MySky roof, even though that has posed an issue from time to time when it thinks the track has an obstruction and refuses to close up completely! Shot it with some lithium grease and that surprisingly took care of the problem. Apparently, many Jeep aficionados absolutely hate how the Renegade looks and despise it because it's not a "Wrangler". I, on the other hand, love how it looks ( I love boxy shapes) and couldn't give a rat's ass that it isn't a "Wrangler", so take that, Wrangler fan boys! I've got the 6 speed manual (I think I found the last one on earth), love how compact it is, and I like the commanding high position the Renegade provides compared to smaller crossovers in this segment. It's not the most "refined" ride out there if that's what you're looking for, it feels more like a "truck", but the damn thing is fun!
Hey Alex, great review! I just have a quick question: how do you measure the range of motion on a tilt/telescoping steering wheel? I notice most of your reviews describe it as "large" or "decent", but it all kind of looks the same on camera. Do you have a way of measuring it? Or is it subjective based on the car/class that the car is in? Just wondering, thanks! Keep up the great work!
It's subjective. I usually just check to see that the "middle" of the range is comfortable for me. If it is, then it should be OK for taller or shorter folks. If I'm at one end of the motion then it's not going to be able to accommodate people of different dimensions.
EVERYBODY WATCG THIS REVIEW - Alex this is the best review I have ever seen in any vehicle and I have watched literally loads!! You are very good at what you do. I have reviewed and I've spent the past 25 mins or so on a Sunday when I usually insist on a computer free zone, to watch your review. And I'm going to watch it again I may add.You have answered so many questions for me. I'm trying to decide on my next vehicle with the Jeep now top of my list. The second being Suzuki, and Quasqi. I will keep you updated and let you know what I decided to get in the end, because I may do my own review, the first one ever. I think it's important for women to share their view as well. Thank you again for a wonderful review and I shall be watching some of your others.. a big help!!!!!!
Great catch on the extra 4" in width - that significantly shifts my research. Because the Renegade looks so tall and stubby, I figured it was on the narrow side as well. Now my eyes are opened! Any thoughts on the Renegade Sport vs. the all-new Compass Sport? Looks like the Compass is only 10 inches longer; gains a back-up cam in the low-end Sport Trim; loses the 1.4 Turbo (I'd rather have the Turbo at altitude) but gains a MT option with the 2.4L. Plus rear aircon vents, good for my kids. Anything I'm missing?
Hey, Alex! If u had to choose, which one would you pick up, HRV with the LED Headlamp (like the Japan version), CX3 or Renegade? I'll be much driving alone in city (don't need 4wd) and occasionally carry equipments. Love all ur reviews and btw u r like Nathan Fillion or Richard Castle.. lol just kidding
Isn’t the 2ltr diesel Trailhawk available in the states? It’s good for 168bhp and averages 38mpg combined. The motor is very torquey, giving a 0-60 time of 8.9 secs and decent towing capacity. I love this car. Really enjoyed the review. Very comprehensive and informative. I’d like to see a side by side comparison of the 2.4ltr tiger shark engine against the 2ltr diesel. Keep ‘em coming.
Thank you for your excellent review of the Jeep Renegade. You do an awesome job of presentation of the cars features. My wife and I have a 2016 Limited . We do some off road adventures here in Arizona up in the Bradshaw Mountains. We have found the Renegade to be a good everyday driver and very capable for moderate off road utilization. We are both in our 70s and retired but active the Renegade really has served us well. If I have any dissatisfaction it is in the factory tires , just not durable. Typical of most factory issue tires. We plan on upgrading when it’s time to retire this set when it’s time to retire them . Our Renegade has all the features but the removal roof panels. We took the Jeep to the DeSota Mine trail and it stayed right up to the Wranglers .
ive had a 2016 renegade trailhawk in the solar yellow with black trim and now i have a 2017 jeep renegade 4×4 limited ...awesome vehicles and ive owned a few....
"Click on link for infotainment center" I got trolled on 2 levels. 1 When watching in a small window the play bar goes right over the top of it. and when in full screen.... 2 There is no linkable area to click.
I hate those cup holders, those rubber air bubbles don't hold the cups at all. I'm trying to figure out where 10 ounces of coffee leaked into when my coffee mug flipped on its side
I have watched 4 of your videos so far and I feel like I learned alot of new stuff that I will use in my search for a new car next year. I test drove this Renegade and I liked how it handled and it felt a little bit fun to drive, but i don't like how its not good on MPG as other contenders.. I have a suggestion to add to the videos though, can you add sound quality to the infotainment reviews & whether or not it has smartphone capabilities? another would be, if the power outlets turn off (for those of us that like to keep our chargers plugged in when not being used) Thanks for the reviews and keep it up! I really like how thorough you are, and in this video, showing how to remove the roof panels! big A+
Nice Review Alex. I am suprised that they don't offer a more powerful engine in this vehicle. it would do wonders especially considering the ZF 9 spd and high curb weight. I
transmission has been problematic in the cherokee, at one point they were replacing 12 / week... and this thing is expensive, least expensive automatic and 4x4 is above 30 000$ + taxes in canada...ridiculous no thanks
I agree, you just can't trust FIAT/Jeep reliability. Plus you'll have virtually no resale value 5-10 years down the road because everyone knows they break down.
Yall I have the option of selling my 2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude with only 2,800 miles to get a Range Rover Evoque Pure, but it is a 2013 and it has 40k miles on it... what should I do??
The 1.4 with the 6 speed manual was actually fun to drive. That little turbo was a nice boost. It wasn't my mini on the back roads but it didn't feel like a typical SUV
I do wish the review would cover the manual transmission. Other reviewers have noted how different (in good terms) the manual is over the auto version.
This guy must be 7' tall. I'm 6'1" tall and I can't see the top of my Renegade. When he's standing beside the Renegade, his head is well above the top of the car. Makes it appear the Renegade is smaller than what it is. I have a 2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude, 2.4l and I love it. He is correct - the head room clearance is great!
Great job Alex on the review. I just got a Latitude trim 1.4L 6-speed manual FWD. I wanted the 4WD version but they are VERY hard to find with a manual and to be honest I don't off-road enough to justify the extra cost. I'm really enjoying the car. I think the FWD version, especially being a little lower seems to have a firmer ride. I like this as it's got pointy steering, a short wheel base and feels very nimble, especially for being so tall. If have a min to reply... My sales guy said that there is no break in on new cars now. Is this the case. For now I'm taking it gentle on the little engine. He also said it doesn't require premium even though it's a turbo. Is my sales guy nuts? Do I need to break it in and should I put premium in it? Thanks!
@@TheRenaissanceAmazon I don't have this car anymore but I enjoyed it while I had it. I drive an EV now. I stuck to my guns that I wouldn't give up driving a manual unless it was for an EV. I miss driving a stick sometimes. I can't speak for how well the renegade will hold up 6 years on, but it seemed reasonably solid while I had it. Cheers.
In the fall of 2017 I purchased a new 2017 Jeep Renegade from a dealer in Anchorage Alaska. I live in a remote Alaskan town with the closest mechanic over 100 miles away - in Canada. I made it clear to the dealer I needed a reliable, sturdy vehicle. The car was fine until the temperature dropped below 20F then it would start - and immediately stall with a noticeable smell of gas. I called the dealer and he recommended using Heet and blamed the bad gas in the town. Heet did nothing and no other car is having the same problem. The dealer is over 700 miles away and I can't have the car towed back. There's no one to work on it here and the dealer is unwilling to do anything more. The car is a princess car - it'll only run if it's warm and sunny. Which means i'm walking to work at 20 below. Moral is don't buy Jeep and don't buy a Jeep Renegade. As soon as possible I'm taking it to another town to trade it in for a Japanese or Korean car. Something reliable.
At first I thought this thing was ugly as hell, but it really grows on you. Has a bit of personality and differs from the rest of the pack.
My thoughts exactly lol
One of the best reviews I've seen on YT. Minimal chitchat; emphasis on specs and characteristics. Also the test-drive with focus on the car, and not on the driver/presentor; which is quite exceptional considering other YT-reviews of this model. Thumbs up.
Needs more emphasis on reliability though, because it turns out the renegade is one of the least reliable cars you can buy. I really wanted one, but after reading the non-stop problems on the forum, I'm glad I passed.
@@BoopSnoot forms are very hit miss. You would need to look at the amount sold vs the amount of people complaining. If you saw 50 people complaining and they sold 50,000, thats a .1% failure rate by that logic. I am sure its higher but reliability is blown way out of proportion on forms 9.9/10 times (f-150's with ecoboost excluded).
absolutely, Alex nails it every time
I love how honest you are. I heard zero bullshit in the entire video.
Hey Alex! I absolutely love your videos. They're super detailed and very high quality. Big fan! Keep up the good work!!!
Yeah lots of info, except you might want to check some of your specs. first. I'm not sure about all models but the Trailhawk comes with 8.7" of ground clearance not 8.1. Anyhow still great info.
"You have this large grab handle right over here for your passengers so they can hang on if your off-roading or if your just driving like a crazy person" LOL
Best review of the Renegade, and a great explanation of the 9 speed auto. I just bought a 2018 Trailhawk loaded with everything except the sun roof used with just 1633 miles for 24K. I am so pleased with that deal! Great job, Alex!
I have a 2016 Renegade Limited and I absolutely love it. Not a race car but peppy and off road capable even without the trailhawk package. Obviously it's not a Rubicon so it isn't intended for hardcore offroading.
have u had any issues? I've read that a lot of people have had problems
That's like very rare. Every car has its problems.
How's the ac, i live in middle east so the temperature can get up to 50C!. I will really appreciate it if you reply back. Cause i'm thinking between the nissan kicks and the jeep renegade 2017!
The ac takes a while to kick in but it can make things cool, not the best ac I have seen, still love the car.
@@geea9247 i live in ARizona. We have 124 f degree summers n it kept me freezing cold
Beware! Once you test drive this awesome fun suv....YOU'RE HOOKED!
I 💕💕💕💕my Jeep Renegade!
You still love it?
@@tribequest9 mine got totaled! Got Nissan Rogue now, and i totally miss my Renegade!
"No spare tire" Yeah, okay, don't complain when your in the middle of nowhere and have a flat.
He only has the limited model though...
I'm getting 25.6 MPG mixed in my 2017 Latitude.
I got a renegade latitude this weekend. what a great vehicle! it's my first Jeep and I love it. I hope they continue the renegade and evolve this cool design. it matches my small family and anti-minivan lifestyle lol.
Hello. Do you still have the car, if so then could you tell me hows the ac on the jeep renegade! Cause i live in middle east and it gets really hot in the summer! Is the ac good?
Its fine. Unless you live in places with hot summers, I'm in northern California right now and it's not a problem but when I go back home southern California with 115°F it's just not good enough
I have a 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude and live in Oklahoma. Summers reach about 110 degrees F. The Air is freezing when you start going down the road. I tend to have to turn it way down.
James have you had any problems yet? Thx.
How much do you earn at FCA?
I do believe that only Morgan Freeman has a smoother voice than Alex does. I have never been more relaxed and informed all at the same time.
Gary Pelini he talks with his tounge on his teeth. Its annoying.
You must have never heard of James Earl Jones and Kevin David
I just bought the 2017 Renegade!! love it! Solar Yellow!
Shel Bell I got one yesterday in orange
haha...you were jamming spice girls 8:20, snicker!
I have finally narrowed down why Alex is the best auto presenter overall. To my knowledge only he explains the competition as he goes. I learn so much, so quickly it is a no brainer to search out Alex.
I am not going to lie, my spouse kept suggesting this car and I was like mmm nope. Then I said let me give it a chance, and this is by far the best review I have seen. He removed the sunroof and that was a high point seller for me. We are currently looking at the 2018 Jeep Renegade and I am support excited to move forward with our in the next coming weeks. :)
Forgot to say I'm in London Great Britain we are watching you from ashore lol.. Thanks again
Am I the only person who gets bugged by the blank buttons in cars?
No, it drives me crazy too.
Stultus Puer there for stickers duh, stickers for grown ups
No,it's a ocd thing
I like those. One for nitrous, one for daylighters, one for ejector seat, one for caltrop deployment. They are possibilities just waiting for your creativity to fill.
Waaaaa!
It was this or the Encore. I want a small US SUV. I know the Encore comes with classier interior. I will get this though . Handling looks better.
Excellent review Alex! My son just bought a used very nice black 2015 Renegade with 2.4 L.I just hope for him that it will be as reliable as Japaneese brands.
Great video as usual. Wish Jeep would put a more gutsy engine in this.
Hey, can you make up a "crosswind rating"? I only ask because a lot of us don't get a chance to find out until we've already purchased a car and your reviews are so detailed. Would be nice to know how a vehicle will handle going around a Semi or in a strong crosswind.
This would be a cool idea. I deal with this almost everyday in my Jeep Patriot in a high winds part of the country. Suffice to say sometimes it feels like I'm trying to drive a bucking bronco.
I got a 16” Jeep Renegade 1.4 T 4x4. With 18” wheels it drives very good and has really good off road capabilities. Plus is compact but spacious at the same time, perfect for who live in urban areas, however twisty roads and off road trails are fun. Mpg is not bad either, I average 26 mpg. I definitely like it.
I love it! Design is a bit similar to fiat panda but much bigger. I love jeep company. If someone change from grand Cherokee to renegade can u share the feelings please. Because i am thinking to buy it in a while
Hi Alex can you review the Subaru Crosstrek limited with iSight
I still have to compare this to Soul and Trax. Since this vehicle can tackle any conditions of the local roads on my country.
Great Vid, Alex. Any chance you may do a review for 2017 escape, I saw a lot vids coming on youtube those days, but you can definitely become one of the reliable resources.
Incredible review!!! I like what you said about the engine being designed to perform that way. Most people are complaining about the acceleration but I find that 9 speed automatic is a plus and a slight speed advantage off the line.
I trust his reviews more than any other. honest and down to earth
Interesting. The idea that it costs LESS to make a 1.4 turbo than it does to make a 2.4 without a turbo is brazen corporate hubris. What, did the extra liter of empty space cost more?
Another observation is that this vehicle, in a different world, is what the young sporty men who used to buy mini-trucks should be buying. Think about it. Taco TRD, Wrangler, full size p/u are all so expensive. This would compete against the Ranger, if there still was a Ranger. Alas, it's just not butch enough for this type of buyer.
Want to hear from any big guys that bought this or the new Compass. I'm 6'1, 260lbs. Would I be comfortable? I had a 1998 Cherokee Sport 4dr and had to install the 'Big Boy' seat extension brackets because the seat didn't go back far enough. Had a buddy trade in his Ram Mega Cab for a Kia Soul (Pure sacrilege I know!) but he was like 6'3 and over 300lbs and was comfortable.
yes you would,my 6'4 son fits quite well in it....
I just purchased a 2018 3 days ago. I'm 6'3 and 260. There is plenty of head room, leg room and the cabin is deep. I wear a size 12 shoe and there is room for my feet, although when I wear my work boots feet room can be tight, but you can always bring a pair of sneakers to wear when driving and you're good.
Love mine! Trailhawk is awesome! 9 speed smooth as butter!
It's 8.7 inches on the Trailhawk
This seems like very nice car, especially coming from Jeep, which is known for plain, utilitarian cars. A huge upgrade from the patriot and the Compass. Looks like Chrysler-Dodge is finally getting it's act together.
Alex, really like your video. Very detailed. But a FCA product is like playing Russian roulette for reliability. Good luck. By the way, we almost don't see them in Canada. Peoples are getting smarter with Jeep products. Not many are buying them.
I've seen a few in the small town I live in....I usually either feel sympathy or disgust depending on how much of a dickhead the driver is...lol....
Pierre Huot they only had issues with the 9 speed. They have been fixed
They don't care, people love to hate jeeps, somebody once told them the brand new transmission in the brand new car models had issues, and they'll never let it go.
ekim andersom 62 percent according to sticker
Actually, Jeep is reporting record sales. I see easily 35 Jeeps around my town every single day.
So recently I rented a FWD Jeep renegade. I'm sad to report that the driving dynamics are very bad. The ford escape was so better when compared to this. I can even tolerate the transmission and engine throttle response. However, the vehicle did not feel surefooted in highway speeds, steering feel was non-existent, there was a wobbly sensation, had to correct the steering a lot to stay within the lane lines. The interior was good. And it doesn't help that my daily driver is a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta wagon and I constantly kept comparing how nimble and surefooted that vehicle felt when compared to this.
Really Jeep? No A/C in the base model? Who does that it should be standard
"Who does that" -- FIAT.
+mountainhobo Theres a recipe for success
Alaska my. Cali has ac
mark williams we had a basic Chevy Aveo with no AC. It sucked balls living in Yakima during the summer
In my native country i do not need AC as well....so why some people must pay for the sings they do not use at all. Now i live in a hot coutry and i need it only 1 month really or if i park under the sun. Since i moved to the house with underground parking i can drive to the mall without ac also))))
Best car reviews on the web! Keep up the great job, Alex! :)
This is how you do a car review & road test. Almost half an hour, and nothing felt like superfluous "filler". Great job. Also, from what I see I really like this little Jeep. I love taking my kids camping or taking the dogs to the beach or mountain (with plenty of gravel road travel), but I also need something smallish and economical as a daily commuter. And this boxy Jeep styling appeals to me. Problem is these cars get so pricy once they come to South Africa.
New subscriber! I'm enjoying your videos. They are very informative and detailed. I would love to see you review the Fiat 500x.
wow! i love your how informative your videos are! I'm looking for a X-over and your videos are really helpful. thanks man!
awesome one of best review done.u do detail and like it
Roll down them back windows and then reevaluate the cabin noise.
thank you Alex. would you please put them the cars in your own category list which one you like first and which one you put at the end of the list. I know every car has its own feature but please choose the number one car.
thank you
This car is really growing on me...
Debating on trading in my Mini Countryman for this renegade
16.5 mpg!!(observed) What is it a Chevy suburban??
i've owned by blkRene Limited for about 3 months. took awhile to get used to transmission. but once i did i like it.hard to keep this puppy under 90 on texas hwys. airtight, the uConnect makes this sucker great.aslo allows to adjust the standard audio system to get pretty close to a high quality sound. 21 mpg sucks but had aK& E air filter put inoa milage getting better but got better exceleration. i likey
But this lilRene is the most fun, best built car i've ever owned. excellent design and solid. my only complaint is the hand grip to close the "liftGate" it feels cheap & one good slam ek!!! but man its fun as hell to drive. my wife loves the heated leather seats. me i love the sound of the mufflers. my limited 2.4l was made in Melfi italy, they must be proud of their work. seamless
"my" but by could work according to my jeffe. heh.
Lloyd Spruce Melfi, not Milan ;)
fx'd- thank you.
I was thinking about ditching my Chevy Cruz and getting a Jeep Renegade. I'm looking at an Automatic Sport, 4X4 with My sky. But I never owned a FIAT and I heard really nasty things about FIAT reliability and my Chevy Cruz has very poor reliability and I don't want to jump from the frying pan into the fire. Has FIAT changed their tune? Is the Renegade the exemption to the rule?
DeadMarine1980
Not to sound rude, but this isn't a fiat. It's a jeep. :)
Fiat owns Jeep.
it rides on a Fiat chassis = FIAT. it is made in italy brazil and china. on the fiat assembly line.
I own one. no problems at all. and it tears up the snow.
Nice complete review. Hope you get a Subaru Outback review soon.
I would take this Jeep over those foreign competitions they're ugly they're junk and I know the early models of these Jeep Renegade had some issues but the newer ones are better foreign trade has destroyed American businesses for good paying jobs and retirement
Jeep and Dodge are the only ones left that actually make styling and back wheel drive models and four-wheel drive models that people want while everybody else is copying off each other and boring and high priced
How’s your fuel consumption so far with JeepRenegade
Like Km/L or Mpg ( Miles per Gallon)
I’m looking at a Jeep rene 2017, so you guys think it’s a good car for a first car with 112 k miles ?
The only thing I like about this car is the front grill. The rest is a more expensive Fiat 500. And what the f....k were they thinking with that moronic moon roof?!?!?!?
Pls don't call it a Jeeplet, I'm embarrassed to drive one now lmao 😂
Lorenzo Cordero i proudly call mine my baby Jeep. 😂
Look up "Cute Ute" and be utterly disappointed lol
Wrangler snob?
This guy can talk like nobody's business! An excellent, on point review, no fluff, just the facts, and a lot of them! I've seen a bazillion auto reviews in the last year
on TH-cam, and I think this guy is the best. Maybe not the "funniest", the "SavageGoose" wins that contest, but if your looking for a "meat and potatoes" review, this is
your guy!
On a personal note, I bought a used 2016 75th anniversary Renegade last summer with 69K on the odometer. Kind of took a leap of faith, as I've always been a "Toyota" guy, but
I wanted something with a "fun factor", reliability be damned.
Not surprisingly, the Renegade has provided some minor "challenges" so far, but overall once I ironed out some of the "kinks" in the first three months(certified used, and that came in handy) mechanically it's performed pretty well.
It starts up every morning, and that's half the battle, isn't it? I enjoy the MySky roof, even though that has posed an issue from time to time when it thinks the track has an obstruction and refuses to close up completely! Shot it with some lithium grease and that surprisingly took care of the problem.
Apparently, many Jeep aficionados absolutely hate how the Renegade looks and despise it because it's not a "Wrangler". I, on the other hand, love how it looks ( I love boxy shapes) and couldn't give a rat's ass that it isn't a "Wrangler", so take that, Wrangler fan boys! I've got the 6 speed manual (I think I found the last one on earth), love how compact it is, and I like the commanding high position the Renegade provides compared to smaller crossovers in this segment. It's not the most "refined" ride out there if that's what you're looking for, it feels more like a "truck", but the damn thing is fun!
Alex, how is 1.4 with MT?
Hey Alex, great review! I just have a quick question: how do you measure the range of motion on a tilt/telescoping steering wheel? I notice most of your reviews describe it as "large" or "decent", but it all kind of looks the same on camera. Do you have a way of measuring it? Or is it subjective based on the car/class that the car is in? Just wondering, thanks! Keep up the great work!
It's subjective. I usually just check to see that the "middle" of the range is comfortable for me. If it is, then it should be OK for taller or shorter folks. If I'm at one end of the motion then it's not going to be able to accommodate people of different dimensions.
Thanks for answering! It's great that you take driving position and the steering wheel travel in that consideration.
I heard you say that the base model comes without A/C, is it equipped with heating?
EVERYBODY WATCG THIS REVIEW - Alex this is the best review I have ever seen in any vehicle and I have watched literally loads!! You are very good at what you do. I have reviewed and I've spent the past 25 mins or so on a Sunday when I usually insist on a computer free zone, to watch your review. And I'm going to watch it again I may add.You have answered so many questions for me.
I'm trying to decide on my next vehicle with the Jeep now top of my list. The second being Suzuki, and Quasqi.
I will keep you updated and let you know what I decided to get in the end, because I may do my own review, the first one ever. I think it's important for women to share their view as well. Thank you again for a wonderful review and I shall be watching some of your others.. a big help!!!!!!
Great catch on the extra 4" in width - that significantly shifts my research. Because the Renegade looks so tall and stubby, I figured it was on the narrow side as well. Now my eyes are opened! Any thoughts on the Renegade Sport vs. the all-new Compass Sport? Looks like the Compass is only 10 inches longer; gains a back-up cam in the low-end Sport Trim; loses the 1.4 Turbo (I'd rather have the Turbo at altitude) but gains a MT option with the 2.4L. Plus rear aircon vents, good for my kids. Anything I'm missing?
Hey, Alex! If u had to choose, which one would you pick up, HRV with the LED Headlamp (like the Japan version), CX3 or Renegade? I'll be much driving alone in city (don't need 4wd) and occasionally carry equipments. Love all ur reviews and btw u r like Nathan Fillion or Richard Castle.. lol just kidding
Isn’t the 2ltr diesel Trailhawk available in the states? It’s good for 168bhp and averages 38mpg combined. The motor is very torquey, giving a 0-60 time of 8.9 secs and decent towing capacity. I love this car. Really enjoyed the review. Very comprehensive and informative. I’d like to see a side by side comparison of the 2.4ltr tiger shark engine against the 2ltr diesel. Keep ‘em coming.
As always, great job Alex! Keep 'em coming!
Thank you for your excellent review of the Jeep Renegade. You do an awesome job of presentation of the cars features. My wife and I have a 2016 Limited . We do some off road adventures here in Arizona up in the Bradshaw Mountains. We have found the Renegade to be a good everyday driver and very capable for moderate off road utilization. We are both in our 70s and retired but active the Renegade really has served us well. If I have any dissatisfaction it is in the factory tires , just not durable. Typical of most factory issue tires. We plan on upgrading when it’s time to retire this set when it’s time to retire them . Our Renegade has all the features but the removal roof panels. We took the Jeep to the DeSota Mine trail and it stayed right up to the Wranglers .
ive had a 2016 renegade trailhawk in the solar yellow with black trim and now i have a 2017 jeep renegade 4×4 limited ...awesome vehicles and ive owned a few....
Did your 2017 limited come with a spare tire or not?
"Click on link for infotainment center" I got trolled on 2 levels. 1 When watching in a small window the play bar goes right over the top of it. and when in full screen.... 2 There is no linkable area to click.
I hate those cup holders, those rubber air bubbles don't hold the cups at all. I'm trying to figure out where 10 ounces of coffee leaked into when my coffee mug flipped on its side
I have watched 4 of your videos so far and I feel like I learned alot of new stuff that I will use in my search for a new car next year. I test drove this Renegade and I liked how it handled and it felt a little bit fun to drive, but i don't like how its not good on MPG as other contenders..
I have a suggestion to add to the videos though,
can you add sound quality to the infotainment reviews & whether or not it has smartphone capabilities?
another would be, if the power outlets turn off (for those of us that like to keep our chargers plugged in when not being used)
Thanks for the reviews and keep it up! I really like how thorough you are, and in this video, showing how to remove the roof panels! big A+
Nice Review Alex. I am suprised that they don't offer a more powerful engine in this vehicle. it would do wonders especially considering the ZF 9 spd and high curb weight. I
Great video. However I point the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk does not have a 2 speed transfer box, other than that super.
Taking away personal preferences and actually describing the vehicle. Now THAT'S a review!
transmission has been problematic in the cherokee, at one point they were replacing 12 / week... and this thing is expensive, least expensive automatic and 4x4 is above 30 000$ + taxes in canada...ridiculous
no thanks
I agree, you just can't trust FIAT/Jeep reliability. Plus you'll have virtually no resale value 5-10 years down the road because everyone knows they break down.
thats cheap bro I got a lambo huracan performante a mclaren 720 and a gtr
No, the transmission was problematic in the 2015. Jeep recalled them and they fixed the tranny for the following year models.
@@ChristopherWalkenPUA The Jeep renegade has proven to be a reliable car, no recalls, no known transmission issues and very good safety ratings.
Dissapointing car that breaks on the front wheels having the back wheels in the air while breaking...check TH-cam videos..
can you do a video on the Jeep scrambler? the ones that were out in the 60's that they made a newer version of recently?
Can you make a video for audi a4 2017
I am from the UK and just purchased a jeep for first time very happy with it thanks for a great presentation
people who buy this version, ..won't be bothered about fitting a Ipad..djeez
Yall I have the option of selling my 2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude with only 2,800 miles to get a Range Rover Evoque Pure, but it is a 2013 and it has 40k miles on it... what should I do??
brianna bernal
I know it’s late, but keep the renegade
Dear Alex, any review for jaguar xjl 2014 and newer please. thank u
The 1.4 with the 6 speed manual was actually fun to drive. That little turbo was a nice boost. It wasn't my mini on the back roads but it didn't feel like a typical SUV
I do wish the review would cover the manual transmission. Other reviewers have noted how different (in good terms) the manual is over the auto version.
Why would someone get the limited over the trail hawk... it's a jeep
A wonderful car 🔝🥇🏆❤️👍💪👋
Wow! Great off-road worthiness for a cross-over. Do you think this model would be plagued with Jeep's known reliability issues?
I agree.
I love the 9 speed transmission .. The Renegade is a fast little Jeep.. lol
You are the go to guy for car reviews....thanks for covering all the bases on vehicle info.
I like the trivia nuggets...you should do that more often throughout the video's.
This guy must be 7' tall. I'm 6'1" tall and I can't see the top of my Renegade. When he's standing beside the Renegade, his head is well above the top of the car. Makes it appear the Renegade is smaller than what it is.
I have a 2016 Jeep Renegade Latitude, 2.4l and I love it. He is correct - the head room clearance is great!
Rob S How has the Renegade been? Any problems?
TuAnh Duong none at all. it's been a great car to drive so far
Rob S nah I'm 6'6 and the top of that car is around my shoulder or a bit more. The car isn't that tall
Rob S The car is 167cm tall
How is waste/shoulder room? I'm also 6'1 but I'm about 265lbs. Wondering if i'd be comfortable...
Outstanding! Well made vid
Great job Alex on the review. I just got a Latitude trim 1.4L 6-speed manual FWD. I wanted the 4WD version but they are VERY hard to find with a manual and to be honest I don't off-road enough to justify the extra cost. I'm really enjoying the car. I think the FWD version, especially being a little lower seems to have a firmer ride. I like this as it's got pointy steering, a short wheel base and feels very nimble, especially for being so tall. If have a min to reply... My sales guy said that there is no break in on new cars now. Is this the case. For now I'm taking it gentle on the little engine. He also said it doesn't require premium even though it's a turbo. Is my sales guy nuts? Do I need to break it in and should I put premium in it? Thanks!
Are you still liking the car? I’m thinking of getting a 2017 Manual Transmission.
@@TheRenaissanceAmazon I don't have this car anymore but I enjoyed it while I had it. I drive an EV now. I stuck to my guns that I wouldn't give up driving a manual unless it was for an EV. I miss driving a stick sometimes.
I can't speak for how well the renegade will hold up 6 years on, but it seemed reasonably solid while I had it. Cheers.
Alex your a beast , keep making these easy to watch car reviews , everything I need to hear honest and to the point !
Is it true that ac doesn't come as stand you have to add a package for that?
Alex did you do the infotainment video? I can’t click on that link
Look at replacing my worn out VW golf with a renegade.
Looking at a used renegade. thank you for the in-depth review.
I have been wanting one of these for months. Hopefully I will be able to get one.
A very comprehensive descriptive dialogue from Mr Alex, BRAVO!
That 2019/2020 version looks so much better now..
no spare tire is unacceptable...literally a deal breaker.
K. Theodos my Latitude has a full size spare. I believe it just varies upon trim because my best friends mom has the Limited and doesnt have a tire.
How is that even a deal breaker? Just buy a damn spare.
K. Theodos get a model/Renegade that has one
My Limited has a full size spare. It's just a matter of selecting that option or not.
My 2016 renegade has a spare
Is there any cause for concern with their lackluster safety rating?
In the fall of 2017 I purchased a new 2017 Jeep Renegade from a dealer in Anchorage Alaska. I live in a remote Alaskan town with the closest mechanic over 100 miles away - in Canada. I made it clear to the dealer I needed a reliable, sturdy vehicle. The car was fine until the temperature dropped below 20F then it would start - and immediately stall with a noticeable smell of gas. I called the dealer and he recommended using Heet and blamed the bad gas in the town. Heet did nothing and no other car is having the same problem. The dealer is over 700 miles away and I can't have the car towed back. There's no one to work on it here and the dealer is unwilling to do anything more. The car is a princess car - it'll only run if it's warm and sunny. Which means i'm walking to work at 20 below. Moral is don't buy Jeep and don't buy a Jeep Renegade. As soon as possible I'm taking it to another town to trade it in for a Japanese or Korean car. Something reliable.