Jeep Renegade Review 2024
Jeep Renegade At A Glance
Insurance Groups are between 8–21
On average it achieves 77% of the official MPG figure
The Jeep Renegade is smaller than anything Jeep has made in recent years. With the explosion in popularity of small SUVs, it comes at a good time. Its chunky and rugged looks stands out from the competition such as the Ford Puma and to some extent the MINI Countryman. Read on for the full review of the Jeep Renegade.
Jeep is keen to highlight its off-road history, labelling the Renegade the only true SUV in the small crossover market. That said, most models sold will likely be the more affordable two-wheel drive mild hybrid model.
There is plenty of classic Jeep influence in the styling of the Renegade, with those recognisable circular headlights and the slotted grille. The interior quality is impressive as Jeep's resurgence continues, and while this is a smaller SUV, it has a solid and good quality feel. It's comfortable too and an impressive car for motorway with little wind noise, despite the rather boxy shape.
What that boxy shape does mean is plenty of interior space with good headroom, especially in the back. The wide opening doors are handy for parents fitting child seats and the interior feels robust enough to cope with everyday family life.
It drives well with responsive steering and a surprising agility in corners. It has an enjoyable character that's hard not to like and although the ride is overly firm and at times bouncy, the Renegade gets a lot right and very little wrong. Aside from the two-wheel drive models there are also 4x4 versions which come with plug-in electric power.
With a tight turning circle and a raised driving position the Renegade has all the qualities needed to rival the current crop of crossovers and small SUVs. And while the looks might not be to everyone's tastes (it looks better in the metal than in photographs) the fact it has a Jeep badge gives it plenty of kudos and the standard of the interior helps make it feel a class above much of the competition.
The engine range has been revised, so now there's a mild hybrid 1.5 litre model with 130PS and front-wheel drive. Or, you can have a 1.3-litre plug-in hybrid that has four-wheel drive and a choice of 190- or 240PS.
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Jeep Renegade handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.0 to 2.0 MultiJet 170 4WD Automatic
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 23–56 mpg
Jeep Renegade 2024: Handling and ride quality
Jeep says it has worked hard on refinement in the Renegade and it's certainly quiet and civilised for a small SUV. There is good sound proofing from the engine bay while road noise is kept to a minimum but the most impressive aspect is the lack of wind noise at speed. Given the square shape of the Renegade and the upright windscreen this is no mean feat.
That square shape has advantages when it comes to judging the front end and corners but rear visibility isn't as good due to the thick pillars which can make parking a little tricky. But for a small SUV it's good in town with that slightly raised driving position helping plus a tight turning circle which means getting into tight spaces is relatively easy.
On the motorway the Renegade is equally adept and happily cruises along, feeling stable and stress free. Get it onto a road with a few corners and it's just as good with responsive and well-weighted steering, not too much in the way of body roll and a slick gear change on manual models. The main controls, such as the clutch and accelerator, have a nice weighty action to them, giving the Jeep a solid feel.
The only downside is the ride. While it copes well over average road surfaces, it can really bounce over potholes and uneven tarmac. As a result it's not all that comfortable along rural country lanes, not ideal for an SUV that majors on having true 4x4 ability. That said, over poor surfaces there's no vibration through the suspension - the Renegade doesn't crash over bumps - but the set-up feels overly stiff.
The two-wheel drive models makes the most sense but the 4x4 versions certainly have an appeal, especially for those in rural areas or who are worried about getting stuck in snow and ice in the winter. The Renegade uses an on-demand four-wheel drive system and there are five Selec-Terrain mode to tailor the four-wheel drive to the conditions you find yourself in.
Jeep Renegade 2024: Engines
There are three separate choices of power to pick from with the Jeep Renegade e-Hybrid. The first, and cheapest, is the 1.5 litre turbo petrol motor that offers 130PS. It's no ball of fire, with 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds, but it makes easy progress thanks to the smooth seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox that comes as standard.
The 4xe Plug-in Hybrid versions of the Renegade use a 1.3 litre turbo petrol engine combined with a 60PS electric motor. You can have this engine in 130- and 180PS forms, with the more potent reserved for the Upland and Trailhawk trims. The 190PS version delivers 0-62mphin 7.5 seconds, with the 240PS model edging ahead with 0-62mph in 7.1 seconds. In both cases, they use a six-speed automatic gearbox.
Jeep Renegade 2024: Safety
Whichever Jeep Renegade you decide on, they all have six airbags, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. You also get lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, trailer assisit, and rear parking sensors.
The Upland adds front parking sensors and a driver fatigue warning, while the Trailhawk has blind spot monitoring included in its spec.
Jeep offers the Convenience & Visibility Pack that includes rear parking camera, blind spot warning, and automatic high beam headlights.
Jeep Renegade 2024: Towing
If you're pulling an unbraked trailer, the most the Jeep Renegade can tow is up to 600kg. Fit a trailer that has its own brakes and the maximum towing capacity of the Renegade is 1450kg.
Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
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1.0 | 48–64 mpg | 11.2 s | 130–139 g/km |
1.3 4Drive | - | - | 151 g/km |
1.3 DDCT | 48 mpg | 9.4 s | 142–146 g/km |
1.3 GSE 120 | - | 11.2 s | 139 g/km |
1.3 GSE 130 Automatic | - | 10.0 s | 128–129 g/km |
1.3 GSE 150 4Drive | - | 9.4 s | 135 g/km |
1.3 GSE 150 Automatic | - | 9.4 s | 146 g/km |
1.3 GSE 180 4Drive | - | 8.5 s | 151 g/km |
1.4 MultiAir 140 | 47 mpg | 10.9 s | 140 g/km |
1.4 MultiAir 140 Automatic | 48 mpg | 11.0 s | 137 g/km |
1.4 MultiAir 170 4WD Automatic | 41 mpg | 8.8 s | 160 g/km |
1.6 e-TorQ | 47 mpg | 11.8 s | 141 g/km |
1.6 MultiJet | 48–64 mpg | 10.2 s | 120–131 g/km |
1.6 MultiJet Automatic | 63–64 mpg | - | 118 g/km |
2.0 MultiJet 140 4WD | 49–55 mpg | 9.5–10.2 s | 134–167 g/km |
2.0 MultiJet 140 4WD Automatic | 49 mpg | 10.2 s | 150–151 g/km |
2.0 MultiJet 170 4WD Automatic | 48 mpg | 8.9–11.0 s | 151–173 g/km |
PHEV | - | 7.1–7.5 s | 43–51 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Jeep Renegade
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
77%
Real MPG
23–56 mpg
MPGs submitted
298
Jeep Renegade interior
- Boot space is 351–1297 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of three stars
Dimensions | |
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Length | 4236 mm |
Width | 1805–2023 mm |
Height | 1667–1718 mm |
Wheelbase | 2570 mm |
Jeep Renegade 2024: Practicality
Thanks to the upright windscreen the Jeep Renegade feels very spacious and the boxy shape means excellent headroom, which is especially noticeable in the back - an area where many smaller SUVs like this can feel claustrophobic. Rear legroom is decent but more useful, especially for parents, are the wide opening back doors which make fitting child seats and looking after younger ones, much easier.
Storage is useful with decent-sized door pockets that can hold a drinks bottle plus twin cupholders behind the gear lever, the space freed up thanks to the fact the Renegade has an electric parking brake rather than a traditional hand brake. Between the front seats is also a usefully deep cubby that doubles as a centre armrest.
As for boot space, the Renegade boasts a 351-litre load area, which is less than many in this sector, but it's practical nonetheless with a double level floor and - when the floor is in its upper position - virtually no load lip. The boot opening itself is wide and square so ideal for pushchairs, the only minor criticism is that the tailgate doesn't open particularly high, good for multi-storey car parks but not great if you're tall. Tip the rear seats down and you can access up to 1297 litres of DIY-friendly space.
Jeep Renegade 2024: Quality and finish
The interiors of recent Jeep models, such as the Cherokee, have seen a big level of improvement in both design and quality. And the Renegade moves things on yet again. Gone are the days of smaller Jeep models having cheap and plastic laden cabins, instead the Renegade has a solidly built yet well finished interior which has a nice touch of quality to it, helping lift the Jeep above the competition.
Overall the quality of the Jeep feels good with soft touch plastics on the dash top while details like plenty of padding in the door armrests give it a more upmarket feel. There's a nice metal topped gear lever plus a grab handle on the passenger side dash, a nod to the 4x4 heritage of Jeep and useful for nervous passengers.
Jeep Renegade 2024: Infotainment
All models of Renegade come with an 8.4-inch colour touchscreen, called UConnect, in the centre stack which controls the stereo and other functions. It's the same system used across the Jeep range and works well with quick routing and a clear display.
UConnect works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can access all of your preferred apps and use your smartphone's navigation system.
The layout is fairly conventional but it's very intuitive with all the main control easy to work. The instrument dials are displayed in a 7-inch colour screen, giving you all the trip information in an easy to read and nicely designed fashion. It's something we're used to seeing on more expensive cars so it's nice to see Jeep filtering it down to a more affordable smaller SUV.
Jeep Renegade value for money
Jeep Renegade 2024: Prices
The mild hybrid version of the Jeep Renegade with its 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine is only available in one trim – Limited. This Renegade e-Hybrid costs from £30,030 and gets you a car with front-wheel drive that has a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox as standard.
The Limited trim is shared with the entry model to the Renegade 4xe Plug-in Hybrid model that has a 1.3 litre engine and 60PS electric motor. The Limited version uses a 190PS combination of petrol and electric power that costs from £36,500, which gets you a six-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive. Move to the Upland model and you get 240PS from the same petrol-electric combo for an identical £36,500 to the Limited. This makes the more powerful and slightly better equipped Upland something of a bargain.
If you’re feeling flush and want a Renegade with more off-road attitude, the Trailhawk costs from £38,500 and uses the 240PS drivetrain.
Jeep Renegade 2024: Running Costs
What you save on the list price of the Jeep Renegade 1.5 e-Hybrid with its 1.5 litre engine, you lose in its combined fuel economy. This model has an official consumption figure of 49.4mpg, along with 130g/km of carbon dioxide emissions. Those are on target for the class, but fall some way short of the plug-in hybrid Jeep.
Take the Renegade in 4xe Plug-in Hybrid form with the 190PS set-up and it claims official average fuel economy of 134.5mpg and 49g/km CO2 output. The more powerful 240PS version offers 128.4mpg and 51g/km.
The outcome of this is the 190PS 4xe Plug-in Hybrid pays only £10 for first-year road tax and £180 in the following years. The 240PS version will see you pay £30 for the first 12 months of Vehicle Excise Duty, while the mild hybrid will relieve you of £210 and £180 in the subsequent years.
With insurance groups ranging from 11 to 25, the Renegade need not cost a fortune to get covered for insurance.
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The first foot on the Jeep Renegade ladder is the Limited trim that is common to both the 1.5 litre -e-Hybrid and 1.3 litre 4xe Plug-in Hybrid versions. It comes sitting on 17-inch alloy wheels, and has gloss black door mirror caps, roof rails, and glossy silver rear bumper insert. The Limited also has adaptive cruise control, electric windows, rear parking sensors, and trailer assist.
On the inside of the Limited, you’ll find fabric seats, air conditioning, a 7-inch main instrument display, and 8.4-inch infotainment touchscreen that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. To this lot, the plug-in version adds driver fatigue warning, Selec-Terrain off-road drive modes, connected services for the infotainment, and pre-conditioning for the air con.
Next is the Upland that has an off-road bumper for greater ground clearance, and rear privacy glass. For the interior, there’s a 40-20-40 split rear seat with ski hatch, and cloth and vinyl upholstery.
At the top of the tree sits the Trailhawk with its unique bonnet decal, red highlights for the cabin, and off-road oriented mud and snow tyres. Also aimed at use in the wilds are the transmission and battery skid plates to protect these items.
Jeep offers several options packs. They cover the Convenience & Visibility Pack with its keyless entry, blind spot monitoring, remote control for the electric windows, rear parking camera, and auto parking assist. The Style & Navigation Pack comes with sat-nav, privacy glass, and LED lights front and back. A Premium Winter Pack provides leather upholstery, electric front seat adjustment and heating, a heated steering wheel, and 40-20-40 split rear bench. Choose the Trailhawk Leather Pack and, over and above the Premium Winter Pack, you get branded leather seats.
Dimensions | |
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Length | 4236 mm |
Width | 1805–2023 mm |
Height | 1667–1718 mm |
Wheelbase | 2570 mm |
Miscellaneous | |
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Kerb Weight | 1320–1770 kg |
Boot Space | 351–1297 L |
Warranty | 3 years |
Servicing | 9000–25000 miles |
Costs | |
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List Price | £36,500 |
Insurance Groups | 8–21 |
Road Tax Bands | A–H |
Official MPG | 40.9–64.2 mpg |
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
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Adult | - |
Child | - |
Pedestrian | - |
Overall | 3 |
Currently on sale
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Altitude eTorque 130 2WD 48v MHEV DCT Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | - |
Overland T4 Gse 240 4WD DDCT Auto 11kWh Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | - |
Summit eTorque 130 2WD 48v MHEV DCT Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | - |
Trailhawk T4 Gse 240 4WD DDCT Auto 11kWh Start/Stop 5dr | £36,500 | - | 7.1 s |
On sale until May 2024
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Limited eTorque 130 2WD 48v MHEV DCT Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £29,775 | - | 10.0 s |
Limited T4 Gse 190 4WD DDCT Auto 11kWh Start/Stop 5dr | £34,500 | - | 7.5 s |
Upland T4 Gse 240 4WD DDCT Auto 11kWh Start/Stop 5dr | £36,445 | - | 7.1 s |
On sale until February 2024
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.0 T3 Gse 120hp Limited 5dr | £24,140 | 47.9 mpg | 11.2 s |
1.0 T3 Gse 120hp Nighteagle 5dr | £23,805 | 47.9 mpg | 11.2 s |
RED eTorque 130 2WD 48v MHEV DCT Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 10.0 s |
S eTorque 130 2WD 48v MHEV DCT Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £32,355 | - | 10.0 s |
S T4 Gse 240 4WD DDCT Auto 11kWh Start/Stop 5dr | £36,195 | - | 7.1 s |
Upland eTorque 130 2WD 48v MHEV DCT Auto Start/Stop 5dr | £31,355 | - | 10.0 s |
On sale until July 2022
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.0 T3 Gse 120hp Longitude 5dr | - | 64.2 mpg | 11.2 s |
1.3 Gse 180hp S AT9 4Drive 5dr | - | - | 8.5 s |
1.3 T4 Gse 150 Longitude Ddct 5dr | - | 47.9 mpg | 9.4 s |
1.3 T4 Gse 150 Nighteagle Ddct 5dr | - | 47.9 mpg | 9.4 s |
1.3 T4 Gse 150hp Limited Ddct 5dr | - | 47.9 mpg | 9.4 s |
1.3 T4 Gse 150hp S Ddct 5dr | - | - | 9.4 s |
Longitude T4 Gse 190 4WD DDCT Auto 11kWh Start/Stop 5dr | £32,600 | - | 7.5 s |
On sale until May 2022
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
2.0 Multijet 170 Low Trailhawk Auto 4Drive 5dr | - | 47.9 mpg | 8.9 s |
80th Anniversary T3 Gse 120 2WD Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 11.2 s |
80th Anniversary T4 Gse 150 2WD DDCT Auto Start/Stop 5dr | - | - | 9.4 s |
On sale until November 2020
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.0 T3 Gse 120hp Sport 5dr | £19,200 | 64.2 mpg | 11.2 s |
1.3 T4 Gse 150hp S Limited Ddct 5dr | - | 47.9 mpg | 9.4 s |
1.3 T4 Gse 180hp S Limited AT9 4Drive 5dr | - | - | - |
1.6 Multijet 120 Longitude Ddct 5dr | £24,600 | 62.8 mpg | 10.2 s |
1.6 Multijet 120hp Limited 5dr | £25,900 | 64.2 mpg | 10.2 s |
1.6 Multijet 120hp Limited Ddct 5dr | £26,990 | 62.8 mpg | 10.2 s |
1.6 Multijet 120hp Longitude 5dr | £23,200 | 64.2 mpg | 10.2 s |
1.6 Multijet 120hp Nighteagle 5dr | - | 47.9 mpg | 10.2 s |
2.0 Multijet 140 Low Limited Auto 4WD 5dr | £29,900 | 48.7 mpg | 10.2 s |
2.0 Multijet 140hp Limited 4WD 5dr | £28,200 | 55.4 mpg | 9.5 s |
On sale until November 2018
On sale until April 2017
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.4 Multiair II 140hp Night Eagle 5dr | £22,295 | 47.1 mpg | - |
1.6 Multijet II 120 Longitude Ddct 5dr | £23,495 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.6 Multijet II 120hp Limited Ddct 5dr | £26,095 | 64.2 mpg | - |
1.6 Multijet II 120hp Sport Ddct 5dr | £21,295 | 64.2 mpg | - |
2.0 Multijet II Low Deserthawk 4WD Auto 5dr | £28,995 | 47.9 mpg | - |
On sale until October 2015
SUV | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
1.6 E-TorQ EVO 110 Limited 5dr | £21,195 | 47.1 mpg | 11.8 s |
1.6 MJet 120 Opening Edition 5dr | £23,195 | 61.4 mpg | 10.2 s |
2.0 MJet 140 4WD Opening Edition 5dr | £25,695 | 55.4 mpg | 9.5 s |
Model History
- March 2014: Jeep Renegade unveiled
- February 2015: Jeep Renegade prices revealed
- April 2016: Renegade 75th Anniversary Edition launched
- February 2017: Renegade Desert Hawk edition introduced
- August 2018: Jeep Renegade facelift prices announced
- August 2019: Jeep Renegade Night Eagle revealed
- July 2020: Plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade 4XE revealed
- February 2024: 2024 Jeep Renegade now available to order from £30,500
March 2014
Jeep Renegade unveiled
The Renegade expands the Jeep's line-up, entering the growing small SUV market. Jeep says the Renegade delivers a unique combination of best-in-class off-road capability, open-air freedom and convenience, plus a market first nine-speed automatic gearbox.
Using 4x4 technology from the Jeep Cherokee, the Renegade offers two 4x4 systems. Both provide up to 100 percent of the engine’s available torque to the ground, through any wheel, for optimal grip.
- Jeep Active Drive – full-time 4x4 system
- Jeep Active Drive Low – class-exclusive full-time 4x4 system with 20:1 crawl ratio
The Renegade is the first small SUV to feature a disconnecting rear axle and power take-off unit, to provide Jeep Renegade 4x4 models with enhanced fuel economy. The system instantly engages when 4x4 traction is needed.
Both Jeep Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems include the Jeep Selec-Terrain system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk model) for four-wheel-driving.
For customers who demand the most off-road capability from their Jeep vehicles, the Renegade Trailhawk model gets Jeep Active Drive Low (20:1 crawl ratio), Selec-Terrain system with exclusive Rock mode, an increased ride height of 20 mm, skid plates and red front and rear tow hooks plus unique bumpers. It also has 17-inch all-terrain tyres and up to 205mm of wheel articulation.
The petrol engine offering includes the 140PS 1.4-litre MultiAir2 Turbo engine paired to both six-speed manual gearbox and DDCT (dual dry clutch transmission), the 170PS 1.4 MultiAir2 engine combined with the nine-speed automatic transmission and the 110PS 1.6-litre petrol engine paired to a five-speed manual gearbox.
The diesel engine range comprises the 120PS 1.6-litre MultiJet II and a six-speed manual gearbox, the 120PS or 140PS 2.0-litre MultiJet II and six-speed manual transmission, the 140PS and 170PS 2.0-litre MultiJet II with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The new Jeep Renegade is equipped with standard Stop & Start technology on all models. This system automatically shuts down and restarts the engine to reduce the amount of time the powerplant spends idling, thereby reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
February 2015
Jeep Renegade prices revealed
£16,995 OTR for 1.6 E-torQ Sport 5-speed manual and £18,640 OTR for 1.6 MultiJet II Sport 6-speed manual.
£18,595 OTR 1.6 E-torQ Longitude 5-speed manual £19,610 OTR 1.6 MultiJet II Longitude 6-speed manual £20,240 OTR 1.4 MultiAir II Longitude 6-speed manual £21,010 OTR 1.4 MultiAir II Longitude 6-speed DDCT£21,195 OTR Jeep Renegade Limited £27,995 OTR Jeep Renegade Trailhawk
April 2016
Renegade 75th Anniversary Edition launched
The Renegade 75th Anniversary sports a unique Jungle Green livery and comes equipped with either a 1.4-litre turbo MultiAir II 170PS engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission or a 2.0-litre MultiJet II 140PS engine with a choice of either a six-speed manual or a nine-speed automatic transmission and class exclusive Active Drive and Active Drive Low 4x4 systems. Standard equipment includes 18-inch wheels, the exclusive MySky sunroof with removable panels, bronze-coloured fog lamp bezels, roof rails, and new, specific fabric seats in either Black or Black and Sandstorm cloth with Tangerine stitching.
February 2017
Renegade Desert Hawk edition introduced
Designed to enhance Jeep Renegade's popular and striking design, the new Desert Hawk version will be limited to just 100 examples for the UK.
Available in Alpine White, Anvil, Black or - exclusive to Desert Hawk - Mojave Sand, the Jeep Renegade Desert Hawk features 17-inch Low Gloss Black wheels, exclusive bonnet and rear body panel decals.
Inside, the Renegade Desert Hawk is enhanced with exclusive seats in black leather and fabric – the seat base features a Moab desert map logo – with electric lumbar support for the driver. There is also a leather wrapped steering wheel, dual zone climate control, DAB UConnect radio with 6.5-inch touchscreen, Live services, Bluetooth and satnav, 7-inch full-colour thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster display and cruise control.
The Renegade Desert Hawk comes as standard with a 170PS 2.0-litre MultiJet diesel engine paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. It costs from £28,995 OTR for the 2.0 MultiJet II 170hp 4WD.
August 2018
Jeep Renegade facelift prices announced
Jeep has released prices and specifications for its facelifted Renegade ahead of sales starting in September.
The biggest change is the addition of two new engines in the UK, including an entry-level 120PS three-cylinder turbocharged petrol priced from £19,200.
A 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol will also be available producing 150PS (starting at £23,900), while the existing 1.6- and 2.0-litre diesel engines have also been updated. There's also a 180PS version of the 1.3-litre petrol, but this hasn't been confirmed for the UK.
Buyers can pair the engines with a six-speed manual gearbox or a dual-clutch automatic gearbox, as well as two- or four-wheel drive.
Further highlights of the revised Renegade range include tweaked front end styling including new LED headlights as standard on Limited and Trailhawk versions. The interior has also been updated with extra storage capacity.
There are new 16, 17, 18 and 19-inch alloy wheel designs, while extra safety kit is now standard across the range. This includes lane sense departure warning and intelligent speed assist with traffic sign recognition.
The Renegade's interior is largely unchanged, save for a new 8.4-inch infotainment display on high-spec models, featuring navigation as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The facelifted Jeep Renegade went on sale in September 2018.
August 2019
Jeep Renegade Night Eagle revealed
The Renegade Night Eagle takes the style of Jeep’s small SUV to a dark place with the addition of 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels and grille surround, tinted privacy glass, gloss black exterior badging as well as a dedicated Night Eagle emblem. Inside the mood continues with black upholstery and gloss black accents on the steering wheel, speakers and gear leaver surround.
Based on the Longitude trim, the Renegade Night Eagle comes with 8.4-inch Uconnect Nav with Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatibility, dual zone climate control and Adaptive Cruise Control as standard. The Night Eagle is also available in a choice of five exterior colours, including metallic paint, at no additional cost.
Following demand, the Night Eagle is available with a choice of two petrol and one diesel engine. The 1.0-litre 120hp petrol and the 1.6-litre 120hp diesel engines are combined with a six-speed manual gearbox, while the 1.3-litre 150hp petrol engine comes complete with the six-speed DDCT automatic transmission.
The new Jeep Renegade Night Eagle starts from £23,445 OTR for a 1.0-litre 120hp petrol.
July 2020
Plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade 4XE revealed
Combines a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and an 11.4kWh battery. Produces 190PS in Longitude and Limited trim levels, or 240PS as the Trailhawk model. Can officially travel for up to 26 miles in full-electric mode. Achieves 123-134mpg in fuel economy tests and emits less than 50g/km CO2. Prices as follows:
Jeep Renegade 4xe Longitude: £32,600
Jeep Renegade 4xe Limited: £34,500
Jeep Renegade 4xe Trailhawk: £36,500
February 2024
2024 Jeep Renegade now available to order from £30,500
The Jeep Renegade is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the launch of the revised Jeep Renegade 2024. Now available to order in the UK, prices start at £30,500.
Key to the updates is a new infotainment system that operates five times more quickly than the outgoing unit. The 10.1-inch radio screen and 10.25-inch instrument cluster are also 40% bigger than before. A new digital rearview Camera and USB A+C Type connectivity are added, too.
Four trim levels are available. The Altitude trim level starts at £30,500 OTR and includes full LED lighting, 17-inch alloy wheels and roof rails. Inside there's automatic air conditioning, auto high-beam headlamps and auto power folding mirrors.
The Summit trim level costs from £33,000 and includes 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats and steering wheel and a windscreen wiper de-icer.
Step up to Overland trim, from £38,000, and you get 17-inch alloy wheels with mud and snow tyres and off-road bumpers, while the top-spec Trailhawk costs from £39,000 and includes a transmission skid plate, front suspension skid plate, transfer case skid plate shield and fuel tank skid plate shield.
The new Jeep Renegade 2024 offers a choice of two hybrid powertrains: the 130PS e-Hybrid and the 240PS 4xe plug-in hybrid. Altitude and Summit models are powered by the former, and the Summit and Overland models feature the latter powertrain.
What to watch out for
First report of any problems with a Jeep Renegade, which is good in itself. This one is a 2015 2.0 diesel AWD, bought 2nd hand at a year old from a non-Jeep dealer. Has suffered two battery faults and a random (still undiagnosed) engine fault. Now the clutch has failed at 18,000 miles and the Jeep dealer says the Dual Mass Flywheel is also damaged. Reduced his quote to replace from £1,800 to £1,500.
29-01-2018:Apparent fault with accelerator pedal switch of 2016 Jeep Renegade 1.4 MultiAir 140 Start/Stop Longitude. Owner says "up to say 40mph it’s quite punchy, but hit the motorway, and it feels like really hard work to get up to 70. Whereas if I accelerate just using the + button on the cruise control it feels like it accelerates quicker." Suggests a fault with the accelerator pedal switch.
19-08-2018:Report of turbo failure on Jeep Renegade bought used from Jeep dealer 12 months previously, now out of warranty. Has intermittent Turbo failure. At the same time the Cruise Control and Stop -Start are disabled. Jeep dealer said that the Turbo is leaking and has failed and it will cost £3,500 to replace.
12-03-2019:Another report of turbo failure, this on a September 2014 Renegade 1.6 Multijet diesel 120HP at 49,500km. (Was replaced under warranty.)
28-07-2019:Report of extremely high oil consumption from 2016 Jeep Renegade 1.4 Longitude, bought in July 2017 from a Jeep dealer at 2,800 miles and still under Jeep warranty until October 2019. Required top ups 5 time between services. Supplying dealer said normal oil consumption. Servicing dealer says not normal.
30-08-2019:Further report of failed turbo on 2016 Jeep Renegade at 36,000 miles and 3 months out ofg warranty. Dealer initially quoted £2,000, since reduced to £880 "as a gesture of goodwill".
02-10-2019:Report of paint defects on 2018 Jeep Renegade at 4,000 miles. Paintwork started to blister and peel off to the primer on the bonnet so owner immediately contacted Jeep. The dealer body shop tried to fob owner off with a story about bird droppings. But owner had kept the car immaculate. Took a long fight to get the paint rectified and now the roof has started to suffer the same problem.
04-12-2019:(for 2019 Facelift Renegade) 82% Adult Occupant; 84% Child Occupant; 55% Vulnerable Road Users (pedestrians, cyclists, etc.); 58% Safety Assist.