After going from a large suv to driving a couple small sedans, this is the perfect sweet spot in the middle. The gas mileage is decent and it's gotten me through several snow storms with ease. This is by far my favorite vehicle that I've owned and for the first time in my life I'm not eager about trading it but anxious because I don't want that day to come. I've grown very attached to it.

2015 Jeep Renegade Review

The 2015 Jeep Renegade comes at a price of $23,295 and is offered in a 1.4L Inline-4 engine that is responsible for churning power of 160hp and provides a torque of 184lb-ft.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade has been considered to be an interesting crossover SUV, mainly because it quite heroically combines the playfulness of the Jeep into a compact car version. The new Jeep Renegade is a peppy SUV that offers an enthusiastic ride by providing a comfortable and rewarding ride in addition to being practical.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade comes at a price of $23,295 and is offered in a 1.4L Inline-4 engine that is responsible for churning power of 160hp and provides a torque of 184lb-ft. Additionally, this Jeep can seat 5 people and offers a combined mileage of 27MPG. It rivals the 2015 Ford Escape and the 2015 Kia Soul Wagon. The main features of the 2015 Jeep Renegade are discussed in the subsequent sections.

Pricing and Features
7.0/10

The 2015 Jeep Renegade is offered in four trims, namely, Sport, Latitude, Limited, and Tailhawk. The Tailhawk trim is made for off-roading. Apart from the base trim, i.e., the Sport trims, most of the features found in the higher trims are similar.

Trims	Sport	Latitude	Limited	Tailhawk
MSRP	$17,995	$23,295	$24,795	$25,995
Features	16-inch steel wheels	alloy wheels	18-inch alloy wheels	hill descent control
	dual sunroof	roof rails	115-volt power outlet	tow hooks
	keyless entry, power	automatic headlights	remote engine start	raised suspension
	tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel	heated power-adjustable outside mirrors	auto-dimming rearview mirror	17-inch alloy wheels
	height-adjustable driver seat	5.0-inch touchscreen	upgraded driver information display	premium cloth upholstery
	60/40-split folding rear seat	satellite radio	dual-zone automatic climate control	remote rechargeable flashlight

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The Latitude trim is the most practical and functional trim in the Jeep Renegade line-up. It offers not only the most basic advanced features as standard, but it also includes premium quality materials for its interior and it is relatively cheaper than the higher trims.

Engine and Performance
8.6/10

The 2015 Jeep Renegade is offered in a 1.4L Inline-4 engine that is responsible for providing a power output of 160hp and a torque of 184lb-ft. The handling of the 2015 Jeep Renegade is quite sturdy and provides a strong grip, despite feeling smooth on the roads.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade comes with a four-wheel-drive drivetrain that is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Despite providing a good grip, the manual transmission has been criticized for slowing down the engine leading to a slowed response in the acceleration. The 2015 Jeep Renegade sprints from 0-60MPH in 8.7 seconds and reaches its quarter-mile in 16.0 seconds.

Model	Jeep Renegade	Kia Soul Wagon	Ford Escape
MSRP	$23,295	$17,190	$25,650
Engine	1.4L Inline-4	1.6L Inline-4	1.6L Inline-4
Drivetrain	4WD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Shiftable Automatic	6 Speed Shiftable Automatic
Power	160hp@5500rpm	130hp@6300rpm	178hp@5700rpm
Torque	184lb-ft@2500rpm	118lb-ft@4850rpm	184lb-ft@2500rpm
0-60 (MPH) (seconds)	8.7	9.6	9.4
Quarter Mile (MPH) (second)	16.0	17.2	16.8
Top Speed	115 MPH	90MPH	139 MPH

From the data, it is evident that the Ford Escape has a relatively more powerful model than its rivals. It offers the maximum power and torque. Additionally, the Ford Escape is also relatively slower than its rivals. The Jeep Renegade comes second in terms of its engine performance and it provides the fastest acceleration whereas the Kia Soul is the least powerful model and it is also the slowest one.

Fuel Economy
7.0/10

The 2015 Jeep Renegade is considered to provide adequate fuel economy that is on par with most of the subcompact cars. The Jeep Renegade has a fuel capacity of 12.7 gallons that is used to run a decent mileage.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade offers 24MPG within city limits, 31MPG on the highways, and combined mileage of 27MPG. These figures can best be considered as average since most of its rivals provide a better fuel economy in the market.

Model	Jeep Renegade	Kia Soul Wagon	Ford Escape
MPG (City)	24	24	23
MPG (Highway)	31	30	32
MPG (Combined)	27	26	26
Range	304.8/393.7/N/A	340.8/426.0/N/A	356.5/496.0/N/A
Fuel Capacity	12.7	14.2	13.6

It is evident that despite having almost similar mileage, it is the Jeep Renegade that seems to offer the better individual fuel economy. However, on the flip side, the Kia Soul has the least amount of fuel capacity and provides. The Ford Escape comes next in terms of fuel economy but it provides the best range in terms of mileage.

Interior
7.9/10

The interior of the Jeep Renegade doesn’t base its design on style and attractiveness, rather it focuses on the practicality and usefulness of the interior spaces. The cabin seems spacious and is filled with all the standard technologies as one would expect from an SUV. The cabin is made up of cloth and refined plastic which looks minimalist and not dull.

The Jeep Renegade moreover, includes cloth upholstery. The higher trims are offered in leather upholstery. The 2015 Jeep Renegade can easily accommodate 5 passengers with maximum comfort. The design of the cabin makes sense here as it attempts to offer the maximum comfortable space to each individual occupant.

Model	Jeep Renegade	Kia Soul Wagon	Ford Escape
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Front Row (Head/Shoulders/Legs) (.in)	41.4/55.9/41.2	39.6/55.5/40.9	39.9/56.0/43.1
Second Row (Head/Shoulders/Legs) (.in)	40.5/55.1/35.1	39.5/54.7/39.1	39.0/55.3/36.8
Cargo Capacity (Cu. Ft)	18.5	24.2	23.0

From the data, it becomes evident that the Jeep Renegade offers the maximum interior space and seating arrangement for a comfortable ride. However, it provides the least cargo capacity. The Ford Escape second and offers a decent cargo capacity whereas the Kia Soul offers the minimum interior space and its rear seats feel cramped but it provides the maximum cargo space. The main interior features of the 2015 Jeep Renegade include:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
Front And Rear Door Pockets
Electric Power Steering
Rear View Camera
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

How intuitive is the infotainment system?

The infotainment features of the 2015 Jeep Renegade comes equipped with the Uconnect infotainment system which is responsible for manipulating a majority of the infotainment features. The Jeep Renegade comes with a 5.0inch touchscreen display and a four-speaker audio system.

The interface of the Jeep Renegade is decent but it is nothing interesting or exciting. The features included are quite outdated and simple. Most of the advanced features are included in the optional packages. The main infotainment features of the 2015 Jeep Renegade include:

AM/FM
Auxiliary Audio Input
USB Ports
Bluetooth
Navigation
Wireless Charging

Exterior
7.0/10

It has been speculated that the exterior of the 2015 Jeep Renegade neatly split the difference between tough and cute while keeping the undeniable essence of the Jeep lines intact. The design of the 2015 Jeep Renegade makes it look like a traditional jeep that is all set to attract young buyers.

The exterior includes a tall, slab-sided, and upright little utility with some of the details deliberately oversized to emphasize its heritage. At the front, a traditional seven-slot vertical Jeep grille is flanked by large round headlights. Overall, the size of the Renegade along with its dimensions makes it appear brutish yet uptight.

Model	Jeep Renegade	Kia Soul Wagon	Ford Escape
Curb Weight (lbs)	3190	2784	3515
Length (.in)	166.6	163.0	178.1
Width (.in)	71.0	70.9	72.4
Height (.in)	66.5	63.0	66.3
Wheelbase (.in)	101.2	101.2	105.9
Ground Clearance (.in)	7.9	5.9	7.9

From the data, it is evident that the Ford Escape is the biggest model in this segment and offers the maximum ground clearance. It is also the heaviest model in the segment. The Jeep Renegade comes second. It is also moderately weighed to be in sync with its dimensions. The Kia Soul Wagon is the smallest model in this segment and it is also the lightest one. The main exterior features of the 2015 Jeep Renegade include:

8" X 7.0" Aluminum Wheels
My Sky Fixed/Removable Roof Panels
Full-Size Spare Spare Tire W/Matching Wheel
My Sky Power/Removable Panels
Black Painted Roof
Hood Decal

Safety
9.3/10

With regards to safety, the new Jeep Renegade has not been crash-tested by the NHTSA. However, the IIHS has certified the safety features of the Jeep Renegade as “Good”. This implies that most of the safety features would perform decently in the hour of need.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade includes a plethora of both active and passive safety features to mitigate any damage caused by an inconvenience. These features include a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and so on. The main safety features of the 2015 Jeep Renegade include:

Engine Immobilizer
Post-Collision Safety System
Stability Control
Traction Control
Lane Keep Assist
Tire Pressure Monitoring

Final Verdict

The 2015 Jeep Renegade is an interesting yet small and capable off-roader with a pleasant interior. The Jeep Renegade provides a smooth and stable ride that mostly attracts people. The Jeep Renegade, however, responds slowly to throttle and acceleration which might cause boredom to some drivers.

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My favorite car I've ever driven

ProsIt gives me the feel of driving a larger car without the bulk, It's very unique looking especially the trailhawk version that I have

Cons Every so often my radio screen restarts itself, I'm not a fan of the light colored headliner

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Pricing and Features7.0/10

Engine and Performance8.6/10

Fuel Economy7.0/10

Interior7.9/10

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Exterior7.0/10

Safety9.3/10

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It gives me the feel of driving a larger car without the bulk, It's very unique looking especially the trailhawk version that I have

Cons
Every so often my radio screen restarts itself, I'm not a fan of the light colored headliner

Pricing and Features
7.0/10

Engine and Performance
8.6/10

Fuel Economy
7.0/10

Interior
7.9/10

Exterior
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Safety
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