Most compact crossovers, including the Nissan Juke and the Audi A3, failed to offer one thing and that is a true off-road system. This is something Jeep has been offering and the latest Renegade is not omitted from it.
Comparing the all-new Renegade with its rivals, the compact SUV has the best ground clearance, wading depth, and adaptive all-wheel drive modes. Furthermore, the Renegade comes with so many variants to meet the consumer’s need.
The one we tested is powered by a 2L diesel MultiJet engine that offers 138hp. Mated to a standard 6-speed manual; the AWD vehicle can be really enjoyable when taken off the roads. The inside is focused on white and black colours, with orange accents flowing all around it. Underneath the touchscreen is where the climate control dials are and resting below it is the gear stick itself.
While it all sounds and looks great, the Jeep Renegade has been below-par in our books. The vehicle basically produced too much noise the moment we got through the national speed limit. The steering is slow and vague and driving on long distances can get pretty boring.
We felt that the 1.6L petrol MultiAir variant offers the better experience. Yes, it might have a smaller engine capacity but it does offer comfort and grip.
The Jeep Renegade isn’t something quite cheap to own. For that price tag, consumers can look elsewhere and will find a car that can get the job done while also being cheap at the same time. Nissan Qashqai anyone?
All in all, the Renegade has been disappointing in every way. It is sad to learn that the massive anticipation for the compact SUV has gone wasted on something that isn’t worth to be talked about. Pick up your game Jeep!
