Mine is a 2016 (Trailhawk) but has the 2.4 tiger shark. I'm NOT a fan of mopar products, but my wife loves this little thing... so we have one. Not disappointed at all! Like you said, it's not a Porsche, but we've been offroad several times and frankly... I'm blown away by it's capability with that little engine. It's fun to drive around town, but the steering is super tight and almost "hyper-reactive" at highway speeds, but if you get use to it, it's not unmanageable. Over all we love it. I'm a mechanic by trade, so I can appreciate good engineering... this has "some" good engineering, but we can not complain. We have about 75k and other than regular maintenance, it has performed flawlessly. Decent little Jeep.😎
I have a neighbor with one. 60K. Similar to your experience. Hasn't had a single issue except occasionally the transmission shifts awkwardly. But that seems to have been addressed in modern Renegades according to CU.
Based on the videos I've seen of this little Jeep in Trailhawk trim, going on trails among modified Jeeps... Heck yeah. Italy has a rich history of off-roading and rallying, which too many obtuse, ignorant folks are sadly not aware of.
I’ve had mine for 2 years and put 68k miles on it. Not a single issue yet. Just went to moab from houston before quarantine too. Check mine out @roaming.renegade on insta. It’s definitely not a wrangler though!!! Just a good happy medium for someone who spends more time on than off road.
My girlfriend and I are avid campers, and laying the back seats down gives us more than enough room for all of our gear (foldable table, canopy, two coolers, 6 man tent, etc). I've also put it to the offroad test in Moab a few times and it impresses me every time. It's no Wrangler (duh!), but this lil guy can hold his own on the trail!
The FCA cars are reliable. Renegade and others are a huge success of sales in Europe, South America, and Asia. They are practical, robust, and can take you to a very fun trip into the wilderness. I definitely recommend the trailhawk.
“...fall on your face easy...without cracking the user manual, which for men that’s important...”. 😂 😂It is funny because it is true. User manuals!? We don’t need no stinking user manuals!😂😂
I really enjoy my 2018 Jeep Renegade Latitude! Got it used for a fantastic price! my only complaint would be the engine power of course, it is definitely lacking there. but overall, this car is so nice, especially the interior! i personally love the boxey style, makes it look so mean! i hope to add lots of mods to my car very soon, such as the go pedal, new rims, lift kit, all the goods!
We picked up a new 2018 Renegade Latitude with the Uconnect 8.4 with Nav and we absolutely love it !!!! MSRP was $28,500 but with it being the end of the model year we walked away with it for under $18,000 and it has been a great little addition to our family. It's handles decently well and MPG has been decent as well 27mpg is our average on the freeway. We are empty nesters and I have always driven Dodge/Ram products so adding a Jeep to our family was a no-brainer I didn't need the capability of the Wrangler and didn't need the size of a G. Cherokee and we liked the look and size of the Renegade. The only maintenance we've had to do was oil changes every 5000 miles. We like the remote start which works great on those Hot or Cold days here in N Texas, we also like the keyless entry as well. It's handled everything Mother Nature has thrown at us whether it's rain,snow or ice and living in N. Texas we get it all sometimes all in the same day. It could use some more power but I have never found it underpowered at all...and with fuel prices at a all time low I am loving the 15 dollar fill ups right now, even when fuel prices in the $2-2.50 range it's easy on the pocket book I average about 300-375 miles on a tank of fuel and it only has a small 13 gallon fuel tank. 15,000 miles right now and not one issue whatsoever.
I have a 2017 with about 22K miles on it -- my only tow complaints are that I wished it had a bit more power, mainly for pulling into traffic, etc. and that I wish the gas tank was bigger to be able to really take advantage of the decent mileage. Otherwise, it's been a solid daily driver, grocery getter, and mild off-roader.
Don't mind the haters. It is a great Fiat. I love it. I left my pick-up truck parked for a year because of the pandemic. The brake pump and the thermostat died. I am waiting for some body parts because of a fender bender so I went on and bought a Renegade. I am impressed. Most people who criticize probably can't buy. I would buy a Renegade again. Enjoy it man. 🖐️👍
Thankfully the incentives are big. 13 months ago, I was able to get a quote on this model for $31K. But in the end, I decided the quietness and refinement of a Lincoln to be the better buy.
I have a 2017 Renegade, I saved my money and skipped the trailhawk model. It's an alright car, okay gas mileage, does well in the snow, acceptable comfort, enough space for me, and I can pull my dirt bikes and dual sport without any issues. So far the only issue I have had was a speaker went out, but the dealership fixed it at no cost. The worst thing about it has been the capless fuel filler port. At so many gas stations you have to gently hold the fuel pump and go slow or it just pops and stops filling every couple seconds.
Part time AWD, which is what this is, is actually a nice thing to have. 99% of the time it drives in FWD mode only, but when it snows or gets icy or lots of wet leaves on the road or you pull a little to far onto the wet grass, you know you won't get stuck and 50% of the torque can be instantly transferred to the rear.
Hey I’m American with the trailhawk renegade, my baby’s got a snorkel and off-road tires and takes me to wherever I wanna go in the wilderness. You may not be wrong about the chubbiness tho
Up here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin yes AWD or 4WD is a necessity. Especially if your any sort of outdoorsman. The fact I took mine the full length of Black Bear pass was proof enough to put faith into it.
People are complaining about the price , but what else goes off road the way this does in this segment? I’ll wait .. people complaining about the wrangler price .. what else competes with a wrangler ? Nothing. Think people , think !
First of all Tom, you have the best, most honest, genuine and entertaining automotive reviews ever! Big fan! I agree for the high price point especially on the limited/trail hawk there are much better build quality subcompact SUVs but the good thing is you certainly get a stand out look, actually capability off the beaten path and no CVT! Only complaint “I actually just bought one with over 9k of incentives” odd surge of power delivery from that 1.3T, it’s either not enough or way too much at once and build quality could be a tad better keep in mind I traded in my Kia Soul what can I say I have a thing for boxy SUVs and I don’t exactly have a budget for a Defender. Anyway thanks for the awesome review Tom!
I like the Renegade package, but I'm just not buying a turbocharged 4X4, just like I'm not buying a 4X4 with a CVT. Too much risk down the road, or off it. Maybe a Sport or Latitude 4X4, though. Or, you could just stop pretending and get an AWD Fiat 500X.
I love my (new to me) 1.4 turbo 6 speed manual Renegade Sport model. The combination of the "sport" model being a little lower to the ground has me hugging corners nicely plus the turbocharged motor is just too much fun. I can go fast on road or go slow offroad and either way it's a joy to drive with the manual trans. First "jeep"/Mopar vehicle and I'm enjoying the hell out of it!!
My wife has a 2018 Renegade Sport 4X4. I have a 2011 Wrangler JK. We take them everywhere. Trails, beach, mountains you name it. The Renegade Sport is the entry model but is still a very capable Jeep on the trails and every place we have taken it. It has surprised me. We have added a two inch lift, Toyo Open Country II tires, a trailer hitch, roof racks, light bar, and a front bumper brush gaurd. The key with non Trailhawk models on off road is to lock it in mud mode, place trans in manual mode and use 1st and 2nd gears on obstacles. The early years for the Renegade were not reliable but have gotten much much better. We have almost 40k and have not had it in for any warranty work. We change the oil every 4k (Free for life at Westgate Jeep in Raleigh NC) even though it has a change oil light. As a former tech I do not trust them! Jeep on!!!!
The best Renegade was the old 1.4L Turbo with muffler deleted, which makes it sound the same as the Abarth. It came in manual transmission only, and the 4WD sport was the lightest and cheapest version of the Renegade, and the one to buy. With a chip to increase boost, it was reasonably peppy, and the actual street price of Renegade Sport 4x4 1.4T manual were VERY low.
Nice to see the wife helping out Tom. As far as the comment about owners manual......I check them out before I buy. It’s amazing what can be found in them, especially what maintenance is advised over the course of ownership.
It's a nice looking little SUV but I wonder how the interior quality is. You pushed in the pushbutton start and the whole panel went in, is the quality good? If not is 30k+ worth it?
I really like the exterior design, I think it looks great for a baby Jeep. A narrow crossover with a shorter wheelbase and 4WD like this one sounds pretty great for light to medium off-roading. Certainly lots of fun for someone living in the country. I do like the pops and bangs of the exhaust too, but I don't see the point of these tiny turbocharged engines since real world fuel economy is not really improved significantly and they're less reliable than a NA engine.
Problem Jeep has is there is considerable overlap between Renegade and Compass and Cherokee. If I were in charge, I stop selling Renegade in America. Make base Jeep the Compass. Max it’s pricing at 20k. Then Cherokee, max it at 25k. Make the current Grand Cherokee the classic Grand Cherokee and max it at 35k. Then the new Grand Cherokee that will be unveiled next year, can be up to 50k.
I don't see a problem with it. Sometimes you want higher-end features without having to a bigger and more expensive model. Higher-end trims of Kia Soul are popular with middle/older people, most likely for the compact size and ease of entry. When I was last car shopping, it annoyed me that Toyota purposely keeps features from the Camry and Avalon to sell more Lexus ES's.(Look at the 2013-2018 Avalon vs the new one. Rain sensing wipers, thigh extensions, and rear sunshade were all gutted out of the Avalon to push you into an ES.)
The Renegade does very well in Europe so there's that. Anecdotally, I saw far more of them when I was there last summer than any other Jeep (and Jeep seems to be the most popular American brand after Ford there).
Renegade is the best looking Jeep. Arguably best looking SUV. Far more friendly look than knife edge Asian vehicles out there. Keep Renegade available.
Warhead Urban Exploration I’ve had mine for 2 years and put 68k miles on it. Not a singable issue yet. Just went to moab from houston before quarantine too. Check mine out @roaming.renegade on insta. It’s definitely not a wrangler though!!! Just a good happy medium for someone who spends more time on than off road.
i used to have one before it died short of 25K miles and my Lemon Law wrapped up on it. i had a 17 trailhawk. i dont hate that it died nor hate Jeep. I understood i was taking a chance with it when i purchased it. Would i get another Jeep? yes. not sure I'd necessarily get a Renegade but im open to their other offerings.
I live in the Colorado mountains, so I needed a vehicle with a real 4X4 system that’s good on gas mileage, and has the ability to go whoever I want. Both of my boys have grown, and left for the Marine Corps (as I did when I was young), so I didn’t have to worry about driving a smaller vehicle with little room in the back. I searched, and searched, and searched all of the vehicles in this class, and literally stumbled on the Renegade. After a lot of research (let’s face it; Jeep isn’t known to produce a long lasting vehicle) I purchased a new 2018 Renegade Trailhawk in 2019. I played hell finding it, but it was well worth the effort. I wanted the 2.4 liter engine, non-pacing cruise control, and other things that just aren’t available after the 2018 model.. I average 28 hwy, and 25 city. I’ve driven my non-modified Renegade most places I’ve driven my Polaris RZR, and it’s done great. I don’t know if you could special order a new Renegade with the 2.4 liter engine, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. They do make a stick shift version, but you will most likely need to order it. If you have children over 7 or 8, you need something bigger especially on long drives. I love my “Baby Jeep”, and I think you will as well!!!
Being that slow but getting that MPG rating is a pretty big turnoff. On another note, why do American car makers play the incentives game? How many sales are lost when someone hears $37k and gets sticker shock?
I agree with your pricing comment. So many people shop online these days and walk away without looking further. My wife insisted on a used Volt for $21K because she looked up the MSRP and found it was $36K new. I went to the Chevy dealer and got it down to 27. Then took off the $7,500 tax credit. A little bit of effort goes a long way.
Yeah it's a Fiat. Yeah, it's unibody. But the suspension setup is excellent. It's a nimble, fun Jeep. For tall drivers, it's a very good choice. But buyers should also consider the 2-door Wrangler. It will last longer and cost less to insure. And the Subaru Forester is sort of the elephant in the room - it's a great all-rounder at the $30K price point.
I never take the time to comment on videos, but you sir deserve it. This is by far the best overview/buyers guide I’ve seen for the jeep renegade. After watching through the first time, I immediately hit replay and watched it all again. Your explanations of the different trim levels are super helpful, and yet the best part of the video has to be your hilarious personality. Thank you !
I don't know here these guys get their figures from. My Jeep Renegade Limited 2019 does 17 km per litre( / 64 km/ Gallon- = 40 Miles / Gallon) -- on the expressway driving at 100km /hour. ( 62 Miles/Hr) . NO repairs since I bought it in 2019 .
I drive a 2017 Rene trail hawk, I love her, she’s needed some TLC as I bought mine used. I take her out on some trails and she battles the city traffic like a champ. Eventually I’m wanting a truck and a muscle car too but I’m keeping my jeep. My family insists I should sell it but this car is my baby. I love the look and feel of the renegade but I do wish they’d correct some of the issues a lot of rene drivers deal with.
Picking up me (new to me) 2016 Trailhawk Tomorrow after much deliberation and tiring of waiting on avaiilable Subarus, and Toyotas. I'm an ol Jeeper by heart so I coming home in some way. I'm slightly disppointed in the MPG loss over the Crosstrek and Corolla Cross, but the geared trans is worth it to me. The aftermarket is rich with ways to personalize it whihc is right up my alley. I take the Jeep reviews by the media. and Consumer reports with a grain of salt as they seem biased against Jeep products and always have. The 97-06 Wrangler were some of the most reliable units on the road and had the longest lived 4.o I6, but the reviewers panned it relentlessly. I loved them had three in a row. Tha said I try and get MOPAR products with the fewest electronics I can as theyve always had gremlins.
So last week I just bought an unsold 2023 jeep renegade with the upland package sticker price was 33 k but the dealerships are marking them down all the way to 24k I feel like I got a really good deal for the cash. It only had 90 miles on it.
My mom has a 17’ sport 4wd w/2.4L. I actually like it and the quirky trans a lot. I’ve had a fez 1.6l powershift for a few years so I think that’s why I like the Reny.
I dont know where the $37,000 come from. Dealership i was at today has a new 2020 trailhawk for $23,000 after some awesome rebates before tax. Even without the rebates it was $27,000ish $37,000 is wrangler territory
1) I only MSRP pricing because incentives vary widely in area of country/time of year. 2) Mine was loaded. That said, it's why I'm starting a price quote service- quotes.driven.ws
Modifications to make it better: 1. There should be Ac vents for rear passangers under the front hant support. 2. Side Mirrors Should be electrically open/close. 3. Should be a wireless charging.
I have a 2015 “manual” shift Latitude. It has the 1.4 engine. I can be well over 70mph before the end of a short on-ramp! It consistently gets 31+ mpg on highway and 27+ mpg city! No mechanical issues but have issues with the “sky” roof.
@@commadere27 I'm not wrong. The wrangler and the gladiator are 4wd. Everything else jeep sells is based on an AWD platform. Almost every SUV sold in the US these days is AWD. They have mixed the terminology so much most people don't know the difference anymore. It's a way to sell more vehicles.
@@commadere27 it's not a real transfer case or real low 4wd. All it does it make the computer hold the transmission in 1st gear. It is absolutely not the same as putting a wrangler in 4low. You could buy any trim renegade and manually shift into first gear and it's the same thing as the "4lo" on the trailhawk. Just go look on Jeeps website. The Wrangler and Gladiator have a totally different system than any other jeep product.
I just bought a 2010 jeep renegade, I love it so far, and I'm up in northern NJ myself, hoping to drive down to Florida someday, I think the jeep will make it down there easily,I was surprised at how quiet it is when you close the door, hardly any road noise and I even have knobby tires and a two inch lift kit.
I have a 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk with over 100k miles on it. I've been everywhere in it and I enjoy it. Off road and on road love the mileage. I drove it 150 miles a night for my job.
I have a compass, it's not Wrangler good off road of course but it has never let me down. I'm low miles still 30k but the only thing she has needed was a cv joint and oil changes.
It's design entirely by Americans, but sharing platform pieces to cut costs just as other manufactures do. Manufacturing is brought to Italy (and other places) because Fiat has investment in it. Just because Porsche Cayenne is built in Slovakia, that does not mean they do design and engineering
Yeah, Americans designed what it looked like, but 62% of its parts are sourced from Italy. The Jeep Renegade is just a Fiat 500X made to look like a Jeep. All the Renegades that come to the USA are built in Italy right alongside the Fiat 500X in a Fiat factory. The engineering is basically identical to the 500x.
@@haze1123 Not identical, shared platform, so yes they have identical steering column, coz it doesn't matter, they share wheelbase and other common parts, but they both made for different function with relevant unique differences. Jeep is true 4x4 with higher dep. and app. angles, special crawl ratio and lockable center diff, 500x is AWD front biased waiting for conditions to engage rear. Each vehicle has unique suspension and steering component sizes and settings, each have it's unique electrical system not sharing any modules. There is no 500x version competitive with Trailhawk. Renegade 4x2 is most like 500x...Yes, it does have many same pieces, bolts, ac ducts, switches all built in Italy, but they both designed for different needs
@@haze1123 The engine is made in Michigan and the transmission is made in North Carolina (IIRC). The Toyota Camry is mostly American-made. Who fucking cares where it was made if it was made well? Your biases are based on 50 year old preconceptions that no longer hold any water...
I realize Jeep needs to send you the 'fully loaded' versions so you can test & review all the features...but yeah, $37k sticker is a lot. My '19 Trailhawk is a pretty base version, sticker was $33,700, with incentives & dealer discounts it was advertised for $22,700 on the lot. At under $23k for a TH...it becomes a lot better value. (At $37k, I'd be buying a 4Runner TRD OffRoad all day long.) Jeep finally got shifting figured out in the 2018 models, refined it more in '19 & '20, its much improved now. Nice balanced review. My take was I wanted as few electronic's as possible as that should reduce the number of issues down the road. The answer is, yes, its a real Jeep. It's not a Wrangler...and its not claiming to be.
The new watermark with the more transparent background is far easier on the eyes, especially since YT thumbnails every video on your homepage. I no longer feel like I've entered construction zone hell !
Yes, it's a Jeep. Jeep is just a brand name. People asked similar about the Wagoneer, XJ, YJ, etc. So it's unibody, independent suspension, and FWD-based...whoopty-doo. The bigger issue, IMO, is the oil-burning FIAT engines used in most Jeeps. Even the Hemis allegedly don't have good longevity...flattened cams. At least a RWD-based Jeep can get an easier engine swap...to like a Toyota, Ford, or Chevy engine. The angles and traction aids on the Renegades are decent for offroad, but the FWD-based platform with independent suspension, and the unibody construction, limit lift height to about 2". Regearing for bigger tires isn't as feasible either. If you roll a unibody, it's also probably totalled...my main issue with the XJ as an offroader.
The 2.4L engines were made in Michigan, and were designed in a partnership with two Japanese brands long before Fiat bought Chrysler. So are you saying the AMERICAN engines in FCA products aren't made well, or are you just holding onto your preconceived ideas about Fiat?
my girlfriend and I did a lot of research before she ended up getting a 202 trail hawk in this grey. Living in vegas its the perfect little car to get around town. its just as at home in some of the crazy traffic and going out into the dirt. For what it is we are both huge fans of the platform and looking forward to upgrading it and trying to not get lost in the mountains.
Mine is a 2016 (Trailhawk) but has the 2.4 tiger shark. I'm NOT a fan of mopar products, but my wife loves this little thing... so we have one. Not disappointed at all! Like you said, it's not a Porsche, but we've been offroad several times and frankly... I'm blown away by it's capability with that little engine. It's fun to drive around town, but the steering is super tight and almost "hyper-reactive" at highway speeds, but if you get use to it, it's not unmanageable. Over all we love it. I'm a mechanic by trade, so I can appreciate good engineering... this has "some" good engineering, but we can not complain. We have about 75k and other than regular maintenance, it has performed flawlessly. Decent little Jeep.😎
I have a neighbor with one. 60K. Similar to your experience. Hasn't had a single issue except occasionally the transmission shifts awkwardly. But that seems to have been addressed in modern Renegades according to CU.
If you’re gonna buy one, buy used. They don’t hold a good resale value so you can easily find a much better priced renegade.
I do love my Renegade but I gotta agree on this one. 37k is astronomically high for a Trailhawk. Get them certified used you'll save a fortune.
Yes I get my 2017 Jeep Renegade trailhawk used for 16,000dlls
I respectfully and totally disagree. Buy new.
The "social distancing" comments are getting repetitive and boring. Many of us don't.
Based on the videos I've seen of this little Jeep in Trailhawk trim, going on trails among modified Jeeps... Heck yeah.
Italy has a rich history of off-roading and rallying, which too many obtuse, ignorant folks are sadly not aware of.
I’ve had mine for 2 years and put 68k miles on it. Not a single issue yet. Just went to moab from houston before quarantine too. Check mine out @roaming.renegade on insta. It’s definitely not a wrangler though!!! Just a good happy medium for someone who spends more time on than off road.
confettihunterminus1 .😇👍👏.
confettihunterminus1 I appreciate your positive comment! I have one myself and so far I’ve been loving it!
How many miles do you have in general? I’ve been always concerned about the reliability of my own?
TDrew 3 I have 75k in total with no issues after I got the inter cooler fan replaced under warranty
My girlfriend and I are avid campers, and laying the back seats down gives us more than enough room for all of our gear (foldable table, canopy, two coolers, 6 man tent, etc). I've also put it to the offroad test in Moab a few times and it impresses me every time. It's no Wrangler (duh!), but this lil guy can hold his own on the trail!
The FCA cars are reliable. Renegade and others are a huge success of sales in Europe, South America, and Asia.
They are practical, robust, and can take you to a very fun trip into the wilderness. I definitely recommend the trailhawk.
“...fall on your face easy...without cracking the user manual, which for men that’s important...”. 😂 😂It is funny because it is true. User manuals!? We don’t need no stinking user manuals!😂😂
I really enjoy my 2018 Jeep Renegade Latitude! Got it used for a fantastic price! my only complaint would be the engine power of course, it is definitely lacking there. but overall, this car is so nice, especially the interior! i personally love the boxey style, makes it look so mean! i hope to add lots of mods to my car very soon, such as the go pedal, new rims, lift kit, all the goods!
We picked up a new 2018 Renegade Latitude with the Uconnect 8.4 with Nav and we absolutely love it !!!! MSRP was $28,500 but with it being the end of the model year we walked away with it for under $18,000 and it has been a great little addition to our family. It's handles decently well and MPG has been decent as well 27mpg is our average on the freeway. We are empty nesters and I have always driven Dodge/Ram products so adding a Jeep to our family was a no-brainer I didn't need the capability of the Wrangler and didn't need the size of a G. Cherokee and we liked the look and size of the Renegade. The only maintenance we've had to do was oil changes every 5000 miles. We like the remote start which works great on those Hot or Cold days here in N Texas, we also like the keyless entry as well. It's handled everything Mother Nature has thrown at us whether it's rain,snow or ice and living in N. Texas we get it all sometimes all in the same day. It could use some more power but I have never found it underpowered at all...and with fuel prices at a all time low I am loving the 15 dollar fill ups right now, even when fuel prices in the $2-2.50 range it's easy on the pocket book I average about 300-375 miles on a tank of fuel and it only has a small 13 gallon fuel tank. 15,000 miles right now and not one issue whatsoever.
Michael Smith .😇👍👏.
I have a 2017 with about 22K miles on it -- my only tow complaints are that I wished it had a bit more power, mainly for pulling into traffic, etc. and that I wish the gas tank was bigger to be able to really take advantage of the decent mileage. Otherwise, it's been a solid daily driver, grocery getter, and mild off-roader.
I like the looks of the Jeep Renegade. I wish I had one.
Love the Road and of course I'm a Jeep owner. Jeep Renegade it's a toy, but it's my toy. Regards.
Don't mind the haters. It is a great Fiat. I love it. I left my pick-up truck parked for a year because of the pandemic. The brake pump and the thermostat died. I am waiting for some body parts because of a fender bender so I went on and bought a Renegade. I am impressed. Most people who criticize probably can't buy. I would buy a Renegade again. Enjoy it man. 🖐️👍
$37,000 for a Renegade! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Exactly. That price is hilarious!
Thankfully the incentives are big. 13 months ago, I was able to get a quote on this model for $31K. But in the end, I decided the quietness and refinement of a Lincoln to be the better buy.
So...about the same as a new Miata? Miata it is then.
He clearly said they don’t go for that price. What are you complaining for
"before any incentives" which must be pretty generous to get anyone to buy one of these, however there is no price low enough for me to consider it.
I have a 2017 Renegade, I saved my money and skipped the trailhawk model. It's an alright car, okay gas mileage, does well in the snow, acceptable comfort, enough space for me, and I can pull my dirt bikes and dual sport without any issues. So far the only issue I have had was a speaker went out, but the dealership fixed it at no cost. The worst thing about it has been the capless fuel filler port. At so many gas stations you have to gently hold the fuel pump and go slow or it just pops and stops filling every couple seconds.
All those people buying SUVs to drive to work and to the grocery store.... they all NEED AWD!!! LOL
@Tyrel Tolliver
When is the last time you even saw a Sbarro's?
Part time AWD, which is what this is, is actually a nice thing to have. 99% of the time it drives in FWD mode only, but when it snows or gets icy or lots of wet leaves on the road or you pull a little to far onto the wet grass, you know you won't get stuck and 50% of the torque can be instantly transferred to the rear.
Hey I’m American with the trailhawk renegade, my baby’s got a snorkel and off-road tires and takes me to wherever I wanna go in the wilderness. You may not be wrong about the chubbiness tho
Up here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin yes AWD or 4WD is a necessity. Especially if your any sort of outdoorsman.
The fact I took mine the full length of Black Bear pass was proof enough to put faith into it.
2:33 I like how the entire assembly squished in when he hit the start/stop button... QUALITY
lmaooo, at 6:18 the whole screen flexed when he touched it
Love my 2019 Latitude, but ready to Upgrade to the Trailhawk.
People are complaining about the price , but what else goes off road the way this does in this segment? I’ll wait .. people complaining about the wrangler price .. what else competes with a wrangler ? Nothing. Think people , think !
You're actually asking people on TH-cam to think? Good luck with that!!!
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First of all Tom, you have the best, most honest, genuine and entertaining automotive reviews ever! Big fan! I agree for the high price point especially on the limited/trail hawk there are much better build quality subcompact SUVs but the good thing is you certainly get a stand out look, actually capability off the beaten path and no CVT! Only complaint “I actually just bought one with over 9k of incentives” odd surge of power delivery from that 1.3T, it’s either not enough or way too much at once and build quality could be a tad better keep in mind I traded in my Kia Soul what can I say I have a thing for boxy SUVs and I don’t exactly have a budget for a Defender. Anyway thanks for the awesome review Tom!
I like the Renegade package, but I'm just not buying a turbocharged 4X4, just like I'm not buying a 4X4 with a CVT. Too much risk down the road, or off it. Maybe a Sport or Latitude 4X4, though. Or, you could just stop pretending and get an AWD Fiat 500X.
We paid $21,500 for our Trailhawk 4x4 Renegade/
I love my (new to me) 1.4 turbo 6 speed manual Renegade Sport model. The combination of the "sport" model being a little lower to the ground has me hugging corners nicely plus the turbocharged motor is just too much fun. I can go fast on road or go slow offroad and either way it's a joy to drive with the manual trans. First "jeep"/Mopar vehicle and I'm enjoying the hell out of it!!
While my wife has a 2019 Cherokee TH and I drive an 09 Liberty (which I love), I'm eyeing the Renegade TH as my next driver.
My wife has a 2018 Renegade Sport 4X4. I have a 2011 Wrangler JK. We take them everywhere. Trails, beach, mountains you name it. The Renegade Sport is the entry model but is still a very capable Jeep on the trails and every place we have taken it. It has surprised me. We have added a two inch lift, Toyo Open Country II tires, a trailer hitch, roof racks, light bar, and a front bumper brush gaurd. The key with non Trailhawk models on off road is to lock it in mud mode, place trans in manual mode and use 1st and 2nd gears on obstacles. The early years for the Renegade were not reliable but have gotten much much better. We have almost 40k and have not had it in for any warranty work. We change the oil every 4k (Free for life at Westgate Jeep in Raleigh NC) even though it has a change oil light. As a former tech I do not trust them! Jeep on!!!!
Didn’t think I’d hear exhaust pops at 2:45 from a vehicle in this segment.
The best Renegade was the old 1.4L Turbo with muffler deleted, which makes it sound the same as the Abarth. It came in manual transmission only, and the 4WD sport was the lightest and cheapest version of the Renegade, and the one to buy. With a chip to increase boost, it was reasonably peppy, and the actual street price of Renegade Sport 4x4 1.4T manual were VERY low.
Evil twin parts are getting better and better each time. Synchronized moves are top notch. Congrats, Tom, my number 1 US market reviewer.
Yeah but he's developing an attitude...
Lucas Bilello . He certainly has public speaking skills. Very easy to watch and the info we need. Almost 📺 TVish. 👍.
Nice to see the wife helping out Tom. As far as the comment about owners manual......I check them out before I buy. It’s amazing what can be found in them, especially what maintenance is advised over the course of ownership.
Subaru CrossTrek, Forrester, or Outback are other great choices.
Lezbehonest not really…😭
It's a nice looking little SUV but I wonder how the interior quality is. You pushed in the pushbutton start and the whole panel went in, is the quality good? If not is 30k+ worth it?
Karlo Mendez I bought mine used for $11,000 and it’s fantastic. It’s no BMW but the buttons fell good and doesn’t feel like a tin can.
I have a Ram and a Renegade. Both start buttons are ok.
I really like the exterior design, I think it looks great for a baby Jeep. A narrow crossover with a shorter wheelbase and 4WD like this one sounds pretty great for light to medium off-roading. Certainly lots of fun for someone living in the country. I do like the pops and bangs of the exhaust too, but I don't see the point of these tiny turbocharged engines since real world fuel economy is not really improved significantly and they're less reliable than a NA engine.
Yeah I think it’s disappointing you can’t get the 2.4 NA in upper trims
I wouldnt think it creepy if mr. Volk wanted to pay me a visit. I'd even want to shake his hand. What a righteous man.
Enjoyed watching your work. Smooooth edits!!
Good review of an attractive vehicle that will never be on my shopping list. Short rental maybe.
Put this thing in sand mode and "manual" sport mode and its a blast to rally on country dirt roads
Dude threw me off when he brought out his twin 🤣🤣🤣
Love to this capable small SUV here in India,but Jeep India is only focussing on Jeep Compass which is pricy for average Indians.
Problem Jeep has is there is considerable overlap between Renegade and Compass and Cherokee. If I were in charge, I stop selling Renegade in America. Make base Jeep the Compass. Max it’s pricing at 20k. Then Cherokee, max it at 25k. Make the current Grand Cherokee the classic Grand Cherokee and max it at 35k. Then the new Grand Cherokee that will be unveiled next year, can be up to 50k.
Paul M there is considerable overlap to sell budget models to people as well as to max out loan amounts for each on the high end.
I don't see a problem with it. Sometimes you want higher-end features without having to a bigger and more expensive model. Higher-end trims of Kia Soul are popular with middle/older people, most likely for the compact size and ease of entry. When I was last car shopping, it annoyed me that Toyota purposely keeps features from the Camry and Avalon to sell more Lexus ES's.(Look at the 2013-2018 Avalon vs the new one. Rain sensing wipers, thigh extensions, and rear sunshade were all gutted out of the Avalon to push you into an ES.)
The Renegade does very well in Europe so there's that. Anecdotally, I saw far more of them when I was there last summer than any other Jeep (and Jeep seems to be the most popular American brand after Ford there).
Renegade is the best looking Jeep. Arguably best looking SUV. Far more friendly look than knife edge Asian vehicles out there. Keep Renegade available.
I think its cool. Its a good budget jeep. Not sure about reliability though
Warhead Urban Exploration I’ve had mine for 2 years and put 68k miles on it. Not a singable issue yet. Just went to moab from houston before quarantine too. Check mine out @roaming.renegade on insta. It’s definitely not a wrangler though!!! Just a good happy medium for someone who spends more time on than off road.
i used to have one before it died short of 25K miles and my Lemon Law wrapped up on it. i had a 17 trailhawk. i dont hate that it died nor hate Jeep. I understood i was taking a chance with it when i purchased it. Would i get another Jeep? yes. not sure I'd necessarily get a Renegade but im open to their other offerings.
@@confettihunterminus1 ill go follow!
Very reliable car. We see more VW , Audi, Vauxhall in our repair shop here in Athens.
I live in the Colorado mountains, so I needed a vehicle with a real 4X4 system that’s good on gas mileage, and has the ability to go whoever I want. Both of my boys have grown, and left for the Marine Corps (as I did when I was young), so I didn’t have to worry about driving a smaller vehicle with little room in the back. I searched, and searched, and searched all of the vehicles in this class, and literally stumbled on the Renegade. After a lot of research (let’s face it; Jeep isn’t known to produce a long lasting vehicle) I purchased a new 2018 Renegade Trailhawk in 2019. I played hell finding it, but it was well worth the effort. I wanted the 2.4 liter engine, non-pacing cruise control, and other things that just aren’t available after the 2018 model.. I average 28 hwy, and 25 city. I’ve driven my non-modified Renegade most places I’ve driven my Polaris RZR, and it’s done great. I don’t know if you could special order a new Renegade with the 2.4 liter engine, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. They do make a stick shift version, but you will most likely need to order it. If you have children over 7 or 8, you need something bigger especially on long drives. I love my “Baby Jeep”, and I think you will as well!!!
1:40 D-eye-gress is the proper pronunciation in both British and American English.
Being that slow but getting that MPG rating is a pretty big turnoff. On another note, why do American car makers play the incentives game? How many sales are lost when someone hears $37k and gets sticker shock?
I agree with your pricing comment. So many people shop online these days and walk away without looking further. My wife insisted on a used Volt for $21K because she looked up the MSRP and found it was $36K new. I went to the Chevy dealer and got it down to 27. Then took off the $7,500 tax credit. A little bit of effort goes a long way.
Before you head off to pick up your Toyota stop at a Jeep dealer. Haggle. Surprise 🎊.
Come on dude. If you are going to review a Jeep Renegade Trailhawk at least take it offroad.
I bought a Latitude fwd. I have a 2013 Avalin Limited and a 2015 Ram. I tell you guys. I love my 2021 Sting gray Renegade.
How much does this cost?! Crazy expensive. Pass
I just got a 2021 Trailhawk with leather seats for $29,000. I really like it so far!
Yeah it's a Fiat. Yeah, it's unibody. But the suspension setup is excellent. It's a nimble, fun Jeep. For tall drivers, it's a very good choice. But buyers should also consider the 2-door Wrangler. It will last longer and cost less to insure. And the Subaru Forester is sort of the elephant in the room - it's a great all-rounder at the $30K price point.
I never take the time to comment on videos, but you sir deserve it. This is by far the best overview/buyers guide I’ve seen for the jeep renegade. After watching through the first time, I immediately hit replay and watched it all again. Your explanations of the different trim levels are super helpful, and yet the best part of the video has to be your hilarious personality. Thank you !
Indeed! almost taken aback by the whole lot of negative reviews about it until I saw his.
@@Tjthexplorer17agree
Real men don't need user manuals.
Cool. Jajaja
take the jeep over to chop/chaz and social distance - ok thanxxx
Great review ! I don't think the car is worth the high sticker price, reliability is sub-par. Can you include your wife in more future videos?
If it ever happen again, Tom... Here, we've changed of world in just 24 hours. It's amazing and sad at the same time...
Keep going Tom! Love your reviews! One of the best. 👍🏽👍🏽
I don't know here these guys get their figures from. My Jeep Renegade Limited 2019 does 17 km per litre( / 64 km/ Gallon- = 40 Miles / Gallon) -- on the expressway driving at 100km /hour. ( 62 Miles/Hr) . NO repairs since I bought it in 2019 .
I drive a 2017 Rene trail hawk, I love her, she’s needed some TLC as I bought mine used. I take her out on some trails and she battles the city traffic like a champ. Eventually I’m wanting a truck and a muscle car too but I’m keeping my jeep. My family insists I should sell it but this car is my baby. I love the look and feel of the renegade but I do wish they’d correct some of the issues a lot of rene drivers deal with.
Picking up me (new to me) 2016 Trailhawk Tomorrow after much deliberation and tiring of waiting on avaiilable Subarus, and Toyotas. I'm an ol Jeeper by heart so I coming home in some way. I'm slightly disppointed in the MPG loss over the Crosstrek and Corolla Cross, but the geared trans is worth it to me. The aftermarket is rich with ways to personalize it whihc is right up my alley. I take the Jeep reviews by the media. and Consumer reports with a grain of salt as they seem biased against Jeep products and always have. The 97-06 Wrangler were some of the most reliable units on the road and had the longest lived 4.o I6, but the reviewers panned it relentlessly. I loved them had three in a row. Tha said I try and get MOPAR products with the fewest electronics I can as theyve always had gremlins.
So last week I just bought an unsold 2023 jeep renegade with the upland package sticker price was 33 k but the dealerships are marking them down all the way to 24k
I feel like I got a really good deal for the cash. It only had 90 miles on it.
My mom has a 17’ sport 4wd w/2.4L. I actually like it and the quirky trans a lot. I’ve had a fez 1.6l powershift for a few years so I think that’s why I like the Reny.
No. Don’t buy this POS!!! Stay away. Far away. Worst vehicle I’ve ever had. Cute on the outside...but the rest...horrific!!
I dont know where the $37,000 come from. Dealership i was at today has a new 2020 trailhawk for $23,000 after some awesome rebates before tax.
Even without the rebates it was $27,000ish
$37,000 is wrangler territory
1) I only MSRP pricing because incentives vary widely in area of country/time of year. 2) Mine was loaded. That said, it's why I'm starting a price quote service- quotes.driven.ws
I love them, smooth enough, comfy, cozy seating inside, strong and yet compact and I also love the Volvo XC40 and can't choose one
I don't buy a Jerp 1. for its looks or 2. Being a soundproof vehicle. If I want quite, I would buy a Mercedes.
Love my Renegade TrailHawk! Does the key inside the fob open the sun window latches? Mine is a full sun roof that opens at the push of a button.
My gay landlord had one. The dude loved it.
Did you use lube when he boinked you in the back of the Jeep?
why would you refer to them as gay vs just landlord lol
Tom, we really want the TP test back! Any way they could let you have a stock of 20 or 30? We miss that metric!
Nope. Sorry. It's going to be awhile.
Might look for a 3-year old Macan...
Good review, thanks! I really want a Cherokee and I'm have an issue convincing management that we need one. Maybe someday (sigh).
Great review as always. I like the Renegade THawk👍👍😎
It’s actually an unreliable Fiat500 with the Jeep badge.
I have a 2015 Renegade TrailHawk with 99,680 totally trouble-free miles on it.
@@jerroldshelton9367 I'm considering a 2023 as an exchange for my Fiat 500L. Does the Renegade have ridiculous & frequent electrical issues?
Modifications to make it better:
1. There should be Ac vents for rear passangers under the front hant support.
2. Side Mirrors Should be electrically open/close.
3. Should be a wireless charging.
I have a 2015 “manual” shift Latitude. It has the 1.4 engine. I can be well over 70mph before the end of a short on-ramp! It consistently gets 31+ mpg on highway and 27+ mpg city! No mechanical issues but have issues with the “sky” roof.
Simple. No it's not it's a piece of shit Fiat that you should get paid to drive.
I live in Alaska and this trailhawk is actually pretty awesome. It is the best true 4wd vehicle for the money.
It's AWD not 4wd. It does surprisingly well off-road though.
@@mattmiles1546 wrong
@@commadere27 I'm not wrong. The wrangler and the gladiator are 4wd. Everything else jeep sells is based on an AWD platform. Almost every SUV sold in the US these days is AWD. They have mixed the terminology so much most people don't know the difference anymore. It's a way to sell more vehicles.
@@mattmiles1546 indeed you are, they have an actual transfer case that can be engaged with the trail hawks even having a low range. Learn.
@@commadere27 it's not a real transfer case or real low 4wd. All it does it make the computer hold the transmission in 1st gear. It is absolutely not the same as putting a wrangler in 4low. You could buy any trim renegade and manually shift into first gear and it's the same thing as the "4lo" on the trailhawk. Just go look on Jeeps website. The Wrangler and Gladiator have a totally different system than any other jeep product.
I just bought a 2010 jeep renegade, I love it so far, and I'm up in northern NJ myself, hoping to drive down to Florida someday, I think the jeep will make it down there easily,I was surprised at how quiet it is when you close the door, hardly any road noise and I even have knobby tires and a two inch lift kit.
I like this vehicle! But... as a Toyota owner, I'm just really worried about the reliability of FCA products.
you can literally see that plastic flex on the push to start button, this thing won't last 5000 miles. It doesn't even compete with Toyota reliability
He is wrong. I know a lot of people who have them for more than three years without any issue. I even bought one last week.
Mine has 50 000 miles and so far (4 years) zero problems.@@joespittle1
I have a 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk with over 100k miles on it. I've been everywhere in it and I enjoy it. Off road and on road love the mileage. I drove it 150 miles a night for my job.
Another great video. While I know you talk about other models ... but have you considered doing a video that does a head to head comparison?
I don't have the resources to do head to head comparisons. I'm just one guy.
Driven Car Reviews I know ... just thought ... still going to watch. Keep it up and be safe ! Cheers mate.
The Mrs. is very lovely. Thanks for the review.
She is a gem.
Horrible experience at LaFontaine Saline with GM Kristopher Mackinnon. Complaint of being bamboozled and lied to by this dealership.
24 combined? That's what I get in my '19 Ranger 4x4, manually calculated. 😲
Respectfully. If you already have an V8 truck you will love the Renegade gas mileage. I am enjoying it.
The Jeep Renegade is a FIAT 500, which is a POS
I have a compass, it's not Wrangler good off road of course but it has never let me down. I'm low miles still 30k but the only thing she has needed was a cv joint and oil changes.
I see your wife was driving. Team effort!
My jeep ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great keep for two people
Biggest piece of crap made... It's a FIAT not a JEEP... Complete Garbage
Another great review. Cute and fun ride. But Italian engineering terrifies me. I wish Suzuki still imported their tiny SUVs.
It's design entirely by Americans, but sharing platform pieces to cut costs just as other manufactures do. Manufacturing is brought to Italy (and other places) because Fiat has investment in it. Just because Porsche Cayenne is built in Slovakia, that does not mean they do design and engineering
Yeah, Americans designed what it looked like, but 62% of its parts are sourced from Italy. The Jeep Renegade is just a Fiat 500X made to look like a Jeep. All the Renegades that come to the USA are built in Italy right alongside the Fiat 500X in a Fiat factory. The engineering is basically identical to the 500x.
@@haze1123 Not identical, shared platform, so yes they have identical steering column, coz it doesn't matter, they share wheelbase and other common parts, but they both made for different function with relevant unique differences. Jeep is true 4x4 with higher dep. and app. angles, special crawl ratio and lockable center diff, 500x is AWD front biased waiting for conditions to engage rear. Each vehicle has unique suspension and steering component sizes and settings, each have it's unique electrical system not sharing any modules. There is no 500x version competitive with Trailhawk. Renegade 4x2 is most like 500x...Yes, it does have many same pieces, bolts, ac ducts, switches all built in Italy, but they both designed for different needs
@@haze1123 The engine is made in Michigan and the transmission is made in North Carolina (IIRC). The Toyota Camry is mostly American-made. Who fucking cares where it was made if it was made well? Your biases are based on 50 year old preconceptions that no longer hold any water...
I have the 2018 TH renegade. Love it. Install A/T tires and there isn't much it can't handle.
the part I don't like from my renegade is opening the back door, is not easy. wish it be automatic
Come back to us when you get your hands on the keys of the Trailhawk PHEV!
The 4xe is a big improvement.
great video, even better review. Thanks
I realize Jeep needs to send you the 'fully loaded' versions so you can test & review all the features...but yeah, $37k sticker is a lot. My '19 Trailhawk is a pretty base version, sticker was $33,700, with incentives & dealer discounts it was advertised for $22,700 on the lot. At under $23k for a TH...it becomes a lot better value. (At $37k, I'd be buying a 4Runner TRD OffRoad all day long.) Jeep finally got shifting figured out in the 2018 models, refined it more in '19 & '20, its much improved now. Nice balanced review. My take was I wanted as few electronic's as possible as that should reduce the number of issues down the road. The answer is, yes, its a real Jeep. It's not a Wrangler...and its not claiming to be.
Always the best reviews!
I hope not, because wranglers are one of the most unreliable vehicles sold in the US.
The new watermark with the more transparent background is far easier on the eyes, especially since YT thumbnails every video on your homepage. I no longer feel like I've entered construction zone hell !
I’ve had all of them they all jeeps
Stay tuned for the plug-in hybrid renegade. 2 years and counting in staying tuned.
Yes, it's a Jeep. Jeep is just a brand name. People asked similar about the Wagoneer, XJ, YJ, etc. So it's unibody, independent suspension, and FWD-based...whoopty-doo. The bigger issue, IMO, is the oil-burning FIAT engines used in most Jeeps. Even the Hemis allegedly don't have good longevity...flattened cams. At least a RWD-based Jeep can get an easier engine swap...to like a Toyota, Ford, or Chevy engine.
The angles and traction aids on the Renegades are decent for offroad, but the FWD-based platform with independent suspension, and the unibody construction, limit lift height to about 2". Regearing for bigger tires isn't as feasible either. If you roll a unibody, it's also probably totalled...my main issue with the XJ as an offroader.
The 2.4L engines were made in Michigan, and were designed in a partnership with two Japanese brands long before Fiat bought Chrysler. So are you saying the AMERICAN engines in FCA products aren't made well, or are you just holding onto your preconceived ideas about Fiat?
my girlfriend and I did a lot of research before she ended up getting a 202 trail hawk in this grey. Living in vegas its the perfect little car to get around town. its just as at home in some of the crazy traffic and going out into the dirt. For what it is we are both huge fans of the platform and looking forward to upgrading it and trying to not get lost in the mountains.
How many times is he going to mention social distancing. Enough already.
Mine is a just renegade sport but I'm love my car :)
Don't mind the envious. The Sport is very nice.
La mayoría de los que son rápidos para hablar no pueden comprar. De ahí la crítica. Que la disfrutes por mucho tiempo hmno.
That car will be worth 16k in a year and a half stop lying to yourself
Wait til you see one going by your front end. with a hswf behind the wheel HOLDing on for ....