2023 Jeep Renegade SUV

　　

2023 Jeep Renegade Review

byTravis LangnessReviews Editor

　　Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.

　　, rating written byTravis LangnessVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2023 Jeep Renegade is a versatile subcompact SUV. It doesn't offer near the off-road capability of its much more famous Jeep sibling, the Wrangler, but it does outclass many of its competitors when the pavement ends and the dirt starts. The Trailhawk trim, in particular, comes with a raised suspension and all-terrain tires to help you more successfully rumble over ruts and rocks.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (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

　　$184/mo  for Renegade Latitude

　　Renegade Latitude

　　Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) (Most Popular) - $27,805 MSRPUpland 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $28,400 MSRPAltitude 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $29,300 MSRPRed Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $31,640 MSRPTrailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $31,945 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV 4WD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $32,845 MSRP

　　vs

　　$167/mo

　　Avg. Compact SUV

　　This baby Jeep, though, is starting to show its age. The Renegade is in its first generation, introduced in 2015, and while we like its easy-to-use technology features, it's probably about time for a full redesign. Overall, we like the Renegade but also suggest taking a look at other highly rated competitors such as the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Mazda CX-30 and Volkswagen Taos. Subaru's Crosstrek is another solid option and rivals the Renegade for all-terrain capability. Check out our test team's Expert Rating for the full rundown of the Renegade's hits and misses.

　　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 nimble and easy 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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