The Renegade is Jeep's idea of a compact SUV, but how does it fare on UK roads? Chris Knapman finds out. Find us on Facebook: telegraphcars Visit the Telegraph Cars website: www.telegraph.co.uk/cars
Why so much hate for this vehicle, I love my Renegade. it’s a great affordable jeep, I know it’s not a wrangler, but it definitely stands out from all the other compact crossover suvs with being the most off road capable.
I have the 1.6 litre diesel longitude and it’s is absolutely amazing, it’s really comfy to do long distance and drives brilliantly I really want to get a new car as I’ve had mine for nearly 5 years but really worried that any car I get won’t be as good as the renegade, it has to be one of the best cars I’ve driven.
So should I believe the Telegraph's review, or should I listen to Car Magazine's RU-vid review where they say that the Renegade is "a pleasant little car to drive". "It has a willing little 1.4L turbo petrol engine, nice subtle suspension. The steering is light and responsive." It's strange that two review of the same car can be so different. I guess it only shows that a car review is plagued by biased attitudes and non-scientific assessments.
+Arild Langseth The question is: Is Car Magazine's review truly independent or were they getting an all expenses paid press release? If they diss the car they won't be invited back for more press releases will they? I don't know I'm just saying.
Full of inaccuracies. The point is this car is better off-road than any of the other cars he's mentioned. He only reviewed the 2WD which has basically zero off-road capabilities. He also said only the Trailhawk provides "full blown" 4x4, which is misleading. The 2.0l diesel 4x4 version is available in lower trim levels and only lacks "Rock Mode" which to be frank is just bananas for this type of car - mud, snow & gravel is all you're ever likely to need.
I test drove one today with the intention to buy it...love the way it looks but it does not drive well at all! Steering feel/weighting is terrible, turbo lag is poor and the ride is unexplainably harsh given the handling short comings and lack of body control.. Really wanted to like this car, but I didn't :( Back to the drawing board for a new car.....
I have had a Jeep Renegade since sept 26, 2015. it's jeep yellow and a trailhawk loaded. (No removeable roof) didn't want one. Never owned a Jeep (my son has a 2000 wrangler I drove for about 5 years) love the Jeep concept. This one is now 27 months old and has 23K on the odo, I have nothing bad to say about this small SUV other then it has had the normal things that you get with a new model, recalls and adjustments that were needed and small little repairs they made but other than that it runs well and is a very well thought out SUV. My wife & I love the car and will get a 2018 as long as they still come in Yellow! I had read that the car was slow and underperforms on the expressway. This is HOGWASH! It has 180 HP and runs like my 99 corvette did. I fly with this SUV on acceleration passing everything from a light or passing on the HWY. Maybe mine is a freak but that 9 speed Trans really performs better than expected. Here we are 2&1/2 years later and we are still in love with this car. I hope this review helps with making a decision on whether to buy one or not. I say go for it! I also own a Chevy Silverado & an Avalanche that we keep parked until we need a truck, they are 4 wheel drive also but the jeep renegade works well for us around town and on the highway.
Grumpy Englisch! Always negativ if it aint an Englisch brand! I did drove this car and is perfect to set up a driving postion. Seats are perfect together with the adjustable steering.
TOP TEN I have a 2018 Renegade and, I love it because it’s the best car SUV I’ve ever owned! I did love my Wrangler but, it was really bad on gas and, it was so uncomfortable 😣 My new Renegade gets great gas mileage and I usually drive 5-7 hours a day it’s the most comfortable car I’ve ever driven 😍
To me it looks just right, designed in US (love american design) and built in Italy (surely better than built in USA and with much newer engines than the one used on that side of the pond), perfect match! And remember that this car is shorter than a Seat Leon, so the boot size is correct. Well done Fca.
Had the 1.0 turbo as a hire vehicle and I personally thought it was a good car not under power at all, and I'm use to a Focus RS, disagree with this review
Love the looks of this jeep renegade, I'm trading my car in for one on sun September 10th, getting a black jeep renegade limited 2018 plate 1.6 diesel multijet 6 speed manual, this guy's review certainly won't put me off lol, the looks an diesel engine economy do it for me, can't wait get it next weekend 👌👍🏴
Telegraph Cars, you should state what the actual mpg (even if it's the trip computer mpg) achieved on the test is like Carbuyer do as it's more meaningful than quoting manufacturer's figures. Not that they ever lie of course...
I have a 2018 Jeep Renegade latitude with the 2.4 liter multiair engine 180 horsepower much much better than the turbo 1.4 this engine gets up and goes when you hit it and I have no issues with the car handling well
Hmmm Jeep not renowned for quality and reliability/Fiat not renowned for quality and reliability. I would go for the Tivoli and buy a lovely bike for the weekends with the spare cash. :-)
No LED headlights on such a new and expensive car? A manual in such a big car? A design that looks like shit and the boot space being that small in such a big car? Absolutely stupid car tbh. It looks dated already and is just rediculous.
+Billy Johnson it ain't no truck but it's definitely not small either. Also I think a manual looks odd in an SUV. It just doesn't seem right in my eyes. Also this gearstick looks stupid, that might help with the odd look. I personally drive a manual audi a4 and drove a manual peugeot 307 cc. My dad drives a vw touareg with an automatic and that just seems right. With a manual it would totally seem out of place in my eyes but what I wanted to tell you with that is that I know how to use a manual and it just doesn't suit a vehicle like that.
+rtownz251251 I think it does, I fully understand an auto in a Touareg, range rover or something. This car just doesn't seem big enough to me for an auto really... I drive a Focus CC3 and a Mondeo, both manual. The Mondeo is 16ft long but I would never say it's too big to be a manual
+rtownz251251 This car is actually small. The length is smaller than some hatchbacks. For me I would love an SUV in manual, so few of them come in manual's these days. A VW touareg is a luxury SUV so of course it has an auto trans.
Such an inaccurate review. I've had mine over a year and steering is nice and tight...clutch has a defined biting point...turbo is great...tiny lag but i have found this on most turbos. Gearbox nice and smooth. This guy has no idea what he's on about.
Rinegato doesn't exist in Italian language, unless you put a double N on it (Rinnegato). Oh and by the way, Maded is also incorrect: "made" is the correct past tense for "make" :-)
