The Jeep Renegade is a small but capable SUV with some of the best off-road capabilities in its class. But the Renegade can do more than handle rough terrain; it also offers an excellent on-road experience. The 2018 model received some minor changes, including upgrades to the optional 7-inch and 8.4-inch touchscreens, and Jeep also made the 5-inch touchscreen standard along with a rearview camera. Here are some of the reasons you can go anywhere in style with the 2018 Jeep Renegade.
Variety of Trim Levels
Jeep offers the Renegade in four trim levels. The base Sport trim comes with 16-inch steel wheels and the option for the Sport Appearance Package with alloy wheels and roof rails. The Latitude comes standard with all the optional features of the Sport and adds fog lights, body-colored door handles, and side mirrors. Step up to the Limited trim for dual exhaust tips, silver roof rails, and vinyl door trim.
For those who want to head off-road, the Trailhawk has everything you’ll need. Its features include 17-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, tow hooks, skid plates, and a raised suspension along with a full-size spare tire.
Power
The base engine in the Renegade is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder that generates 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. An optional 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 180 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque and comes with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Add the tow package to the Latitude or above and the Renegade can tow up to 2,000 pounds.
Interior Style and Utility
Inside, the Renegade’s cabin has an impressive amount of room for a compact vehicle. There is plenty of headroom for all the passengers, and plenty of options to upgrade. The lower trims come with high-quality cloth upholstery, and the higher-end models add leather along with heated front seats, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and a heated steering wheel. In the back, there are over 50 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down.
Safety Features
All the Renegade models come standard with a rearview camera, and if you bump up to one of the higher trims, it comes standard with more safety equipment such as blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning with active lane assist, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. Additional options for safety equipment include rear parking sensors and automatic high beams.
Technology
You can drive in style and stay connected in the Renegade with available technology. A 5-inch touchscreen comes standard, but Jeep offers an upgrade to either a 7-inch touch screen or an 8.4-inch touchscreen depending on the trim. You can also add a navigation system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the Uconnect infotainment system. A nine-speaker Beats stereo system is also available as an option.
Take the 2018 Jeep Renegade on your next adventure. Whether you hit the highway for a road trip or go on an off-road ride, this SUV will get you there in style.
