2022 Jeep Renegade Review

The 2022 Jeep Renegade isn't the quickest, most efficient or least expensive subcompact SUV on the market, but it is undoubtedly one of the most versatile. While rivals don't exactly fall apart when they encounter rough terrain or inclement weather, the Renegade's hardware gives it unmatched versatility when the situation calls for it. The Renegade's Trailhawk trim is particularly ready for adventuring thanks to its raised suspension, all-terrain tires, hill descent control and standard four-wheel-drive system. Of course, for really serious off-roading, you'd be better served with something like Jeep's Wrangler or Cherokee, but it's still nice to know the Renegade has some extra capability if you want it.

The Renegade has been on sale since 2015, which makes it a prime candidate for a redesign. But Jeep doesn't overhaul its products very often, and the Renegade soldiers on through 2022 without any major changes. The main thing to be aware of for this year is that the previous 2.4-liter engine is no longer available, leaving the turbocharged 1.3-liter engine as the sole engine for every Renegade now. That's fine with us as we previously thought the 1.3-liter engine was the one to get anyway.

Overall, we like the Renegade. But there are also some rival extra-small SUVs that you might find more appealing, including the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Mazda CX-30 and Volkswagen Taos. Read our test team's Expert Rating to get our full take on the 2022 Renegade.

The Jeep Renegade is a subcompact SUV with seating for up to five passengers. It comes in four trim levels: Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk. A turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine (177 horsepower, 210 lb-ft of torque) and nine-speed transmission are standard on all trims. The Sport comes with front-wheel drive by default, though all-wheel drive is optional. AWD comes standard on the Latitude and Limited, while the Trailhawk comes standard with a four-wheel-drive system.