2018 Jeep Renegade review
Jeep Renegade highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Smooth ride and agile handling
- Easy-to-use technology features
- Capable all-wheel drive
Cons
- Clunky automatic transmission
- Noisy freeway ride
- Small cargo area
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 29 highway, 24 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
The 2018 Jeep Renegade gets a rearview camera as standard
The 2018 Jeep Renegade packs Jeep looks and character into an extra-small SUV that’s both comfortable on the road and capable when the pavement runs out. The available Trailhawk trim comes with extras like a low-range crawl gear and raised suspension that make it a unique subcompact crossover. But if you’re not heading off road, you’ll appreciate the Renegade’s soft ride and easy-to-use technology. Unfortunately, the Renegade’s boxy shape generates lots of wind noise at freeway speeds, and doesn’t come with practical benefits: Cargo space and rear legroom are both lacking. Additionally, the automatic transmission is a little clunky.
For 2018, Jeep added a 5-inch touchscreen and rearview camera as standard equipment. Sadly, other driver aids remain optional equipment. The available 7- and 8.4-inch touchscreens have been upgraded with new software and Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity.
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What is new for the 2018 Jeep Renegade?
- The Renegade is available in a new trim called the Upland.
- The DesertHawk trim has been discontinued for 2018.
- Renegade trims have been upgraded with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.
- Panoramic Sunroof, No A/C, and Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Latitude trim now comes with Smart Key and Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Sport trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
2018 Jeep Renegade trims
Sport:
- 160-hp, 184-lb-ft of torque 1.4L
- 180-hp, 175-lb-ft of torque 2.4L
- Smart Key
- Cloth Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Manual Transmission
- View our Jeep Renegade Sport inventory
Latitude:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- Power Mirrors
- Cruise Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Air Conditioning
- View our Jeep Renegade Latitude inventory
Altitude:
- Includes all features available on the Latitude
- No significant upgrades found on the Altitude
- View our Jeep Renegade Altitude inventory
Upland:
- Includes all features available on the Altitude
- No significant upgrades found on the Upland
- View our Jeep Renegade Upland inventory
Limited:
- Includes all features available on the Upland
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Remote Start
- Leatherette Seats
- View our Jeep Renegade Limited inventory
Trailhawk:
- Includes all features available on the Limited
- No significant upgrades found on the Trailhawk
- View our Jeep Renegade Trailhawk inventory
Jeep Renegade photos
5 reasons to buy the 2018 Jeep Renegade
What We Like
Ride: Subcompact crossovers aren’t known for offering the smoothest ride, but the Jeep Renegade feels almost pillowy on the road. Even with the comfortable ride, the Renegade still handles well.
User-friendly tech: Jeep’s new 8.4-inch touchscreen is crisp and clear, with easy-to-read buttons and a straightforward interface. The built-in navigation isn’t great, but the addition of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ make that less important.
Capability: Especially in the Trailhawk trim, which packs a lot of off-road gear into such a small vehicle, the Renegade lives up to the Jeep name. Most other subcompact crossovers don’t come close to being this ready for adventure.
What Needs Improvement
Practicality: The boxy Jeep profile might make you think there’s lots of room inside the little Renegade, but that’s not the case. The cargo space is small, even for a subcompact, and rear-seat legroom is tight.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.4 out of 5
21 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 13 |
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| 4 Stars | 5 |
| 3 Stars | 2 |
| 2 Stars | 1 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Jeep Renegade an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Jeep Renegade 4th out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Jeep RenegadeJeep Renegade features and specs
Latitude 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Automated Parking
- Automatic Transmission
- Beats Audio System
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Manual Transmission
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Turbo Charged Engine
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.4L
Horsepower
160
Torque (ft-lbs)
184
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
12.7
Wheelbase
101.2"
Overall length
166.6"
Width
74.2"
Height
66.5"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 35.1"
Head room
F 41.1"/R 40.5"
Front tires
P215/65TR16
Rear tires
P215/65TR16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Manual 6
2018 Jeep Renegade FAQ
The 2018 Jeep Renegade is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Latitude : 24 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- Altitude : 24 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- Sport : 24 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- Limited : 22 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Trailhawk : 21 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Upland : 24 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
The Jeep Renegade received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Jeep Renegade as 3 out of 8 among Subcompact SUV
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The 2018 Jeep Renegade has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2018 Jeep Renegade:
- Upland
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Manual Transmission
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