2016 Jeep Renegade Review: Junior Jeep Takes On The Small SUV Establishment
LOOKING SOMETHING LIKE A SHRUNKEN WRANGLER BUT BUILT ON A FIAT PLATFORM, THE RENEGADE VENTURES INTO NEW TERRITORY FOR THE JEEP BRAND.
Compact crossovers are rapidly becoming the car of choice younger Australian buyers, and the Renegade is one more entrant in what is an increasingly busy segment.
But with a starting price of $29,500, the Renegade ain't cheap. Built in Italy, the funkily-styled Renegade carries a hefty premium over its segment rivals.
At its core it's more than just a decent compact SUV, it's easily one of the better ones. Is it worth the extra coin? That depends on how much you value its rough-and-tumble styling and the top-spec Trailhawk's genuine 'trail-rated' off-road capability...
Vehicle Style: Compact SUV
Price: $29,500 to $41,500 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans:
- 81kW/152Nm 1.6 petrol 4cyl | 5sp manual
- 103kW/230Nm 1.4 turbo petrol 4cyl | 6sp dual-clutch automatic
- 129kW/230Nm 2.4 petrol 4cyl | 9sp automatic, AWD
Fuel Economy claimed: 5.9 l/100km (1.4L), 6.0 l/100km (1.6L), 7.5 l/100km (2.4L) | tested: 8.4 l/100km (1.4L)