2020 Jeep Renegade review
Jeep Renegade highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Attractive Jeep looks in a compact shape
- Agile handling on the road
- Available off-road capability
Cons
- Compact size reduces interior room
- Boxy design creates wind noise
- Base engine is uninspiring
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 27 highway, 24 combined
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A versatile compact SUV with lots of personality
If you're looking for a vehicle that can keep up with your active lifestyle and hold its own on your daily commute, the Jeep Renegade is a versatile compact SUV that's worthy of a spot on your shopping list. The 2020 model combines an attractive design with lots of character, a comfortable ride, and a practical powertrain, adding up to a vehicle that's not only fun-to-drive but easy to maneuver through urban locales. If you like exploring the road-less-traveled, the 2020 Renegade offers an off-road-capable Trailhawk version that's designed to handle rugged terrain so you can enjoy more of the great outdoors.
All Jeep Renegade years
What is new for the 2020 Jeep Renegade?
- The Renegade is available in a variety of new trims, including the High Altitude, Jeepster, North Edition, and Orange Edition.
- The High Altitude S trim has been discontinued for 2020.
- Renegade trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Kenwood Audio, and Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Limited trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.
- The Upland trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
2020 Jeep Renegade trims
Sport:
Includes 16-inch black-styled steel wheels, manual air conditioning, cloth upholstery, Uconnect 3 infotainment system with five-inch display, rearview monitor, and more.
Latitude:
Adds 17-inch tech silver aluminum wheels, power-adjustable heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic temperature control, Uconnect 4 infotainment system with seven-inch display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, and more.
Trailhawk:
Adds 17-inch off-road aluminum wheels, front and rear tow hooks, skid plates, premium cloth upholstery with red accent stitching and embroidered Trailhawk logo, leather-wrapped shift knob, and more.
Limited:
Adds 18-inch painted aluminum wheels, leather upholstery, heated front seats, six-way power-adjustable driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and more.
Jeep Renegade photos
5 reasons to buy the 2020 Jeep Renegade
1. Capable trailhawk
If you like to let-lose after hours, the 2020 Jeep Renegade allows you to embrace the great outdoors with its off-road-oriented Trailhawk trim. Riding on 17-inch wheels, this is the only Renegade model that's outfitted with four-wheel drive that also includes low-range gearing. You also get a raised suspension with 8.7 inches of ground clearance, so you are better equipped to climb over rugged terrain, plus there is an underbody skid plate to protect the Renegade's underside during even the roughest drives. If you like to explore mountainous trails, the 2020 Renegade Trailhawk comes standard with hill-descent control, which uses anti-lock brakes and other systems to maintain speed as you crawl down steep grades.
2. Playful personality
One look at the 2020 Jeep Renegade and it's clear that this compact SUV has no shortage of character. Sporting a boxy design with a classic Jeep look, the Renegade is sure to get you noticed. The front-end is accented with a sporty vertical-duct, Wrangler-style grille, and circular headlights that give the SUV lots of personality. The Trailhawk trim adds some other cool design elements as well, like bright-red signature front tow hooks and 17-inch gloss-black polished-aluminum wheels. Inside the cabin, bold red accent stitching also adds to the Trailhawk's ready-to-play attitude.
3. Functional cabin
The 2020 Renegade's boxy design makes way for a spacious cabin that can comfortably fit five passengers with room to spare. With 40.5 inches of headroom in the back row and 35.1 inches of legroom, taller passengers won't have to fight for a coveted front seat. There's also 18.5 cubic feet of cargo volume in the trunk to carry a full load of groceries or you can expand the flat-folding rear seatbacks to open up 50.8 cubic feet of volume. Whether running errands or packing up for a longer trip, the Renegade is a versatile compact SUV offering you and your passengers a flexible yet functional cabin to get comfortable in.
4. Open-air experience
If you're craving an open-air driving experience that's reminiscent of riding in a Jeep Wrangler, you'll be happy to know that all trims of the 2020 Renegade can be outfitted with an optional My Sky™ Open-Air Roof System. With two manually-removable panels, you can easily enjoy full panoramic views of the sky above. The panels conveniently store in the height-adjustable rear cargo area, allowing you to remove them when you want to experience some open-air fun.
5. Useful technology
Latitude and higher trims of the 2020 Jeep Renegade come standard with a Uconnect 4 infotainment system, which uses a seven-inch touchscreen display to seamlessly integrate into the vehicle's tech features. This includes accessing certain smartphone apps through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, making hands-free calls via Bluetooth® connectivity, or queuing up for favorite tunes using streaming audio. Uconnect 4C NAV is also optional on Latitude and higher trims if you are craving a richer, high-tech experience. This system includes GPS navigation and a larger 8.4-inch touchscreen display.
Similar vehicles
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With the five-seat Jeep Compass, you get a lifestyle-led SUV that can take you from weekday errands around town to adventurous trips on weekends. The 2016 Compass is available with either a 2.0L or 2.4L four-cylinder engine and plenty of standard and optional features to enhance your ride experience, such as the available Freedom Drive II off-road package. The second-generation Jeep Compass was introduced in 2017, dropping the 2.0L engine and adding more passenger-friendly technology, including the Uconnect® infotainment system.
The 2016-2019 Jeep Compass Sport base trim includes these standard features:
Bluetooth connectivity
16-inch alloy wheels
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility (from 2017)
One of the Jeep Wrangler's key selling points is its exceptional off-roading ability, making it ideal for road trips and camping on uneven terrain. Acceleration is brisk and there's plenty of room inside—essential for a rugged adventure vehicle. 2017-present Wranglers offer 41.2 inches of legroom in the front and 35.7 inches in the back, making this SUV great for anyone along for the ride. The standard 3.6L V6 engine—with the option of turbocharging—ensures there's plenty of power under the hood.
Other standard features of the 2017-present Jeep Wrangler include:
Rollover protection system
Traction control
Easy-to-use infotainment system
The Jeep Cherokee is a compact SUV that was introduced in 2014. It has seating for five, and 24.6 cu-ft of cargo space on the 2018 model. It comes standard with a 184-hp 2.4L four-cylinder engine, with an optional 271-hp 3.2L V6. The Cherokee comes standard with rear-wheel drive but has Jeep's flagship off-road capabilities when it's equipped with optional four-wheel drive.
Here's what you'll find on the Jeep Cherokee in model years 2014–2018:
Five-inch touchscreen
Standard remote-keyless entry
Available off-road features include locking rear differential, off-road suspension, and skid plates.
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Ratings & reliability
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
Limited 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Full Roof Rack
- Kenwood Audio
- Lane Departure Warning
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
- Running Boards
- Sunroof(s)
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.3L
Horsepower
177
Torque (ft-lbs)
200
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
P225/55TR18
Rear tires
P225/55TR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Jeep Renegade FAQ
The 2020 Jeep Renegade is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Limited: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Jeepster: 22 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Orange Edition: 22 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- North Edition: 21 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Altitude: 22 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Latitude: 22 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Sport: 22 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- High Altitude: 24 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- Upland: 21 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Trailhawk: 22 MPG City and 27 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
The 2020 Jeep Renegade has received an average 4.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Jeep Renegade, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Jeep Renegade Reviews.
The 2020 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 2020 Jeep Renegade:
- High Altitude
- Jeepster
- North Edition
- Orange Edition
- Parking Sensors
More about the 2020 Jeep Renegade
Color options
Exterior colors:
Alpine White Clear Coat
Bikini Clear Coat
Black Clear Coat
Colorado Red Clear Coat
Glacier Metallic Clear Coat
Granite Crystal Clear Coat
Jetset Blue Metallic Clear Coat
Omaha Orange Clear Coat
Slate Blue Pearl Coat
Sting Gray Clear Coat
Interior details
All 2020 Jeep Renegade models offer two rows of seating for five passengers.
Maximum cargo capacity is 50.8 cubic feet of volume inside the 2020 Renegade.
All trim levels feature cloth upholstery, except Limited, which includes leather upholstery.
Dual-zone automatic temperature control comes standard on Latitude and higher trims.
All 2020 Renegade models offer an optional My Sky Open-Air Roof System to enjoy more of the great outdoors.
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