2022 Jeep Renegade

　　

2022 Jeep Renegade Review

byCameron RogersManager, News

　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　The 2022 Jeep Renegade isn't the quickest, most efficient or least expensive subcompact SUV on the market, but it is undoubtedly one of the most versatile. While rivals don't exactly fall apart when they encounter rough terrain or inclement weather, the Renegade's hardware gives it unmatched versatility when the situation calls for it. The Renegade's Trailhawk trim is particularly ready for adventuring thanks to its raised suspension, all-terrain tires, hill descent control and standard four-wheel-drive system. Of course, for really serious off-roading, you'd be better served with something like Jeep's Wrangler or Cherokee, but it's still nice to know the Renegade has some extra capability if you want it.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Jeep Renegade Sport 4dr SUV (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$171/mo  for Renegade Sport

　　Renegade Sport

　　Sport 4dr SUV (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $24,695 MSRPSport 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $26,095 MSRPLatitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) (Most Popular) - $29,145 MSRPAltitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $30,140 MSRP(RED) Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $30,540 MSRPTrailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $30,945 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $31,145 MSRP

　　vs

　　$167/mo

　　Avg. Compact SUV

　　The Renegade has been on sale since 2015, which makes it a prime candidate for a redesign. But Jeep doesn't overhaul its products very often, and the Renegade soldiers on through 2022 without any major changes. The main thing to be aware of for this year is that the previous 2.4-liter engine is no longer available, leaving the turbocharged 1.3-liter engine as the sole engine for every Renegade now. That's fine with us as we previously thought the 1.3-liter engine was the one to get anyway.

　　Overall, we like the Renegade. But there are also some rival extra-small SUVs that you might find more appealing, including the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Mazda CX-30 and Volkswagen Taos. Read our test team's Expert Rating to get our full take on the 2022 Renegade.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.2

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the Renegade drive? The Renegade doesn't do anything particularly outstanding in this category. We tested a Renegade Limited with all-wheel drive and it sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 9.3 seconds, which is a bit slow for an SUV in this class.

　　Around town, the Renegade's brake pedal feels uneven and a bit mushy. In our brake testing, it needed 135 feet to stop from 60 mph. That's longer than the class average. We do like the Renegade's engine stop-start system that provides near seamless restarts in traffic. The Renegade handles surprisingly well too. It's stable and planted in corners and easy and nimble to park.

　　

Comfort

7.0/10

　　How comfortable is the Renegade? The Renegade's ride is surprisingly firm. You feel more bumps and road imperfections than you might expect from a small SUV. Our fully loaded test vehicle's 19-inch wheels are likely a big factor. A Renegade with smaller wheels (and therefore more absorbent tire sidewalls) should be more comfortable.

　　At idle, the Renegade is fairly quiet. While we didn't notice any squeaks or rattles, there's a good bit of wind and tire noise. The turbo engine doesn't offer a particularly great exhaust note either.

　　The climate control system works well, and our tester's heated seats and steering wheel worked quickly on a chilly day. The seats offer enough lateral support but feel a little too stiff and offer limited adjustment. Drivers who like to sit upright might find the headrest is angled too far forward.

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