Looking for a great five-passenger subcompact crossover SUV? The 2017 Jeep Renegade might be a good match. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.
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SPEAKER 1: Here's a quick Expert Rundown from Edmunds.com on the 2017 Jeep Renegade. What makes the Jeep Renegade unique among other compact crossovers in the class is its off-road capabilities, its Jeep-like style, and it's actually really decent to drive in the city. One drawback, though, it doesn't get the greatest fuel economy for the class. A boxy shape like this generally means it's got good cargo capacity, but the Renegade actually doesn't. It has slightly less capacity than some of its rivals, which might be something to think about if you're hauling a lot of stuff. Likewise, rear seat room isn't as generous either. So if you're regularly hauling a lot of people, this might be something to think about. We are really happy about the Uconnect infotainment system though. It is simply one of the better ones you can get in this class and outside of this class. We like the Jeep Renegade for its style and off-road credentials, but it can be loud on the highway and the transmission can hunt for gears sometimes. The bottom line is if you're looking for this kind of off-road capability, the Jeep is for you. But if you're just looking for a family hauler, you'd be better served by a Mazda CX-3 or a Honda HR-V.
Let's start with the obvious. The 2017 Jeep Renegade is about as adorable looking as nearly 3,200 pounds of steel, rubber and plastic can get. But it's also playing in one the fastest growing, most intensely competitive segments. The subcompact crossover slice of the market where small families need a capable everyday companion, singles crave a distinct image, and no one wants to spend a lot of money.
The Renegade, which is built in Italy by Jeep's corporate brother Fiat, has a boxy shape that produces outstanding cabin room despite its diminutive exterior dimensions. And that box uses all the familiar Jeep design details to tie it into the brand's history. There is the signature seven-slot grille in front, old-school round headlights and square taillights, reminiscent of the early civilian Jeeps.
The Renegade is a bit more serious about life off-pavement than most of its direct competition. In Trailhawk trim it is available with a true four-wheel-drive system Jeep calls Active Drive Low. But even this version is not built strictly of the Rubicon vein. It can hold its own off-road, sure, yet this is not the Renegade's sole purpose. It is built around a traditional economy car unibody structure with the engine mounted transversely up front. In fact, the vehicle with which it shares most of its engineering, and an assembly plant, is the Fiat 500X. The Renegade should not be confused as a Wrangler substitute.
There are two engines offered in the Renegade. The first is a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard with this engine. Higher end trims get the naturally aspirated 2.4-liter four-cylinder, rated at 180 horsepower and 175 lb-ft. A nine-speed automatic transmission is standard here. Neither of these engine options are particularly exciting in daily driving situations but both are suitable for their intended purposes.
Despite its small stature, the Renegade is not particularly efficient in terms of fuel economy. The base Renegade, equipped with front-wheel drive, manual transmission and the turbo 1.4, is rated by the EPA at 26 mpg combined (24 mpg city, 31 mpg highway). At the other extreme, the four-wheel-drive, automatic Renegade with the 2.4 gets 24 mpg combined (21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway).
It is true the Renegade is space efficient, but don't mistake that for being able to hold five adults in comfort. While headroom is plentiful, the back seat gets snug in every other direction, especially with three across. Beyond that, there is only so much space behind the second row to accommodate luggage. Still the Renegade offers a compelling alternative to a growing segment of compact SUVs.
Let Edmunds help you determine whether the 2017 Jeep Renegade is the perfect car for you.
2017 Jeep Renegade Overview
The 2017 Jeep Renegade is offered in the following submodels: SUV. Available styles include Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M), Sport 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M), and Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M). Renegade models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2017 Renegade comes with four wheel drive or front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed manual. The 2017 Renegade comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2017 Jeep Renegade?
2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $31130. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $8862 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8862 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $22268.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 28.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 5 Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
The 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $26970. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is trending $8672 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8672 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $18298.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is 32.2% below the MSRP.
We are showing 10 Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
The 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $23580. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is trending $8132 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8132 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $15448.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is 34.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
The 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $26325. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is trending $8564 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8564 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $17761.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is 32.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 9 Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $30880. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $8862 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8862 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $22018.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 28.7% below the MSRP.
We are showing 4 Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2017 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2017 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $30430. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $8800 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8800 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $21630.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 28.9% below the MSRP.
We are showing 4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2017 Jeep Renegade Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
The 2017 Jeep Renegade Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $29155. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Renegade Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is trending $8853 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8853 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $20302.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Renegade Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is 30.4% below the MSRP.
We are showing 3 Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) 2017 Jeep Renegade Altitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
The 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $31150. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is trending $8552 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8552 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $22598.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is 27.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
The 2017 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $23915. The average price paid for a new 2017 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is trending $7493 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7493 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $16422.
The average savings for the 2017 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) is 31.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) 2017 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2017 Jeep Renegade and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2017 Renegade featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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What do people think of the 2017 Jeep Renegade? Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2017 Jeep Renegade and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2017 Renegade a 3.9 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2017 Renegade.
Vehicle Trailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
Review What a great little SUV. I've taken on trails and rock climbing. The greatest it has performed is winter. I was the only one on my street who could get out of the neighborhood without having to dig through snow.
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Is the 2017 Jeep Renegade safe? The 2017 Jeep Renegade earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 2.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
MPG
2017 jeep renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M), 6-speed manual, premium unleaded (recommended) 26 combined MPG 24 city MPG/31 highway MPG
2017 jeep renegade Sport 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M), 6-speed manual, premium unleaded (recommended) 26 combined MPG 24 city MPG/31 highway MPG
2017 jeep renegade Latitude 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M), 6-speed manual, premium unleaded (recommended) 26 combined MPG 24 city MPG/31 highway MPG
What options are available on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?
Available Jeep Renegade 2017 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Jeep Renegade 2017 Trims: Latitude, Sport, Trailhawk, Limited, Altitude, Sport w/Prod. End 11/17, 75th Anniversary, Justice Edition
Exterior Colors: Black, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Alpine White, Colorado Red, Anvil, Jetset Blue, Glacier Metallic, Omaha Orange, Hypergreen Clear Coat, Solar Yellow, Mojave Sand, Carbon Black Metallic, Commando, Jungle Green, Sierra Blue
Interior Colors: Black premium cloth, Black cloth, Black leather, Black premium leather, Black/Sandstorm cloth, Black/Ski Grey premium cloth, Bark Brown/Ski Grey cloth, Bark Brown/Ski Grey leather, Black/Ski Grey leather, Black/Sandstorm premium cloth
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Post-collision safety system, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Bluetooth, Aux Audio Inputs, AWD/4WD, Remote Start, Keyless Entry/Start, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Upgraded Engine, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Heated seats, Power Driver Seat, Mobile Internet, Navigation, Alarm, Blind Spot Monitoring, Upgraded Headlights, Leather Seats, Towing Hitch, Sunroof/Moonroof, Lane Departure Warning, Parking sensors, Upgraded Stereo
