Jeep Renegade


The Jeep Renegade is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Stellantis under their Jeep marque. It was first shown to the public in March 2014 at the Geneva Motor Show and production started in late August of that year. The Renegade was the smallest vehicle currently marketed by Jeep, until the arrival of the Avenger. It slots between the Avenger and the Compass. It is based on the FCA Small Wide 4×4 platform, which is also shared with other FCA models, including those from Fiat and Alfa Romeo brands.
The Renegade comes as standard with front-wheel drive, with optional four-wheel drive systems Active Drive I and Active Drive Low, both of which are paired with Jeep's Selec-Terrain System.
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Overview

The Renegade is the first Jeep product to be produced exclusively outside of North America and has been sold in the North American, European, Brazilian, South African, Australian, Japanese, and Chinese markets. The vehicle is built in Melfi, Italy with the designation BU/520, alongside the related Fiat 500X; Goiana, Brazil with the designation B1 ; and in Guangzhou, China codenamed BQ.
Standard Renegade models come with front-wheel drive, with four-wheel drive available on Sport, Latitude, and Limited trims. In the US, the lineup consists of Sport, Latitude and Limited trims, all of which come with a choice of front- and four-wheel drive, as well as the Trailhawk trim, which is 4WD only.
The Renegade has an available My Sky dual-panel removable roof. The My Sky can be either retracted like a standard sunroof or removed completely for a more open-air experience, similar to that of the Jeep Wrangler.

Trim levels

In North America, the Renegade is sold in Sport, Latitude, Altitude, Limited, and Trailhawk trim levels:

Sport

The base Sport model includes a 1.4L MultiAir Turbocharged Inline Four-Cylinder engine or a 2.4L multiair inline 4 engine, a six-speed manual transmission or 9 speed automatic transmission, sixteen-inch, black-finished steel wheels, a black-finished front grille, black side mirrors and door handles, the Uconnect 3.0 AM/FM stereo w/ USB, iPod, and 3.5-millimeter auxiliary audio input jacks and four speakers, a heater, dual air conditioning, cloth seating surfaces, a 3.5-inch monochromatic instrument cluster display screen, remote keyless entry with power door locks, and more. The Power and Air Group adds air conditioning and power windows. The Sound Group adds the Uconnect 5.0BT AM/FM stereo with USB, iPod, and 3.5-millimeter auxiliary audio input jacks with a five-inch color touch-screen display, voice command, Uconnect hands-free Bluetooth phone and stereo wireless audio streaming, and six speakers.

Latitude

The mid-level Latitude model includes the Sport's standard equipment, plus seventeen-inch black-accented alloy wheels, exterior-colored side mirrors and door handles, the Uconnect 5.0BT AM/FM stereo w/ USB, iPod, and 3.5-millimeter auxiliary audio input jacks with five-inch color touch-screen display, voice command, Uconnect hands-free Bluetooth phone and stereo wireless audio streaming, and six speakers, power windows, air conditioning, and more. The MySky removable "sunroof" roof panels, both manually-removable or power-retractable, are available on this model and higher-end models. In Europe, this is called Longitude.

Limited

The top-of-the-line Limited model includes the Latitude's standard equipment, plus the 2.4L TigerShark Inline Four-Cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, leather seating surfaces, a silver-finished front grille, chrome side mirrors and door handles, and more. The MySky removable "sunroof" panels, both manually-removable or power-retractable, are available on this model, the Latitude model, and higher-end models.

Trailhawk

The off-road-ready Trailhawk model includes the Latitude's standard equipment, plus the 2.4L TigerShark Inline Four-Cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, red-finished front tow hooks, off-road suspension with underbody skid plates, a rugged interior, and more. The MySky removable "sunroof" panels, both manually-removable or power-retractable, are available on this model, the Latitude model, and higher-end models.
TrailHawk models are "Trail Rated" and feature Jeep's Active Drive Low four-wheel drive system and a lift kit. It also features aluminum wheels, skid plates, and unique front and rear fascias compared to standard Renegade models. Like the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, the Renegade Trailhawk features red front and rear tow hooks, a red 'Trail Rated 4X4' badge on both front upper fenders, a black vinyl decal in the center of the hood, and alloy wheels with black-painted accents. The Trailhawk model emphasizes the Renegade's off-road capabilities and is meant for the avid off-roader.
The Jeep Selec-terrain traction control feature lets you choose any of the following modes in the 4X4 TrailHawk version: Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud, or Rock.

Optional features

All models other than the base Sport model offer optional features such as passive entry with push-button start, a remote start system, the Uconnect 6.5AN stereo with AM/FM HD Radio, iPod/USB and 3.5-millimeter auxiliary audio input jacks, SIRIUS-XM Satellite Radio, voice command, Uconnect ACCESS and Apps with hands-free Bluetooth phone and stereo wireless audio streaming, GPS navigation by Garmin, a 6.5-inch touch-screen display, and steering wheel-mounted remote controls, nine premium amplified speakers with a subwoofer, power front bucket seats, the MySky retractable roof panel system, heated dual front bucket seats, and more.

Powertrain

All Renegade models are powered by 3 or 4-cylinder engines, sourced both from Fiat and Chrysler, depending on market.
EnginePowerTransmissionYearRegions
FCA 1.0 L I3 GSE MultiAir3 Turbo6-speed Fiat C630 manual2018–PresentEurope
FCA 1.3 L I4 GSE MultiAir3 Turbo6-speed Fiat C635 DDCT dual clutch2018–PresentEurope, Japan
FCA 1.3 L I4 GSE MultiAir3 Turbo9-speed Chrysler 948TE automatic2018–PresentEurope, North America, Japan, Brazil
FCA 1.3 L I4 GSE MultiAir3 Turbo + FCA eMotor PHEV

6-speed Aisin TF-60SN automatic2021–PresentEurope, Japan
FCA 1.3 L I4 GSE MultiAir3 Turbo + FCA eMotor PHEV

6-speed Aisin TF-60SN automatic2021–PresentEurope, Japan
Fiat 1.4 L I4 FIRE MultiAir2 Turbo6-speed Fiat C635 manual2014–2018Europe, Japan, Australia
Fiat 1.4 L I4 FIRE MultiAir2 Turbo6-speed Fiat C635 DDCT dual clutch2014–2018Europe, Japan, Australia
Fiat 1.4 L I4 FIRE MultiAir2 Turbo9-speed Chrysler 948TE automatic2015–2018Europe
Fiat 1.4 L I4 FIRE MultiAir Turbo6-speed Fiat C635 manual2014–2018North America, Latin America
Fiat 1.4 L I4 FIRE MultiAir Turbo9-speed Chrysler 948TE automatic2014–2018North America, Latin America
Fiat 1.4 L I4 FIRE Turbo7-speed Fiat C725 DDCT dual clutch2016–PresentChina
Fiat 1.4 L I4 FIRE Turbo LPG6-speed manual2017–2018
Chrysler 2.0 L I4 Tigershark9-speed Chrysler 948TE automatic2016–PresentChina
Chrysler 2.4 L I4 Tigershark MultiAir29-speed Chrysler 948TE automatic2014–2021North America, Latin America, Middle East
Chrysler 2.4 L I4 Tigershark MultiAir29-speed Chrysler 948TE automatic2015–2021Japan, Australia
Fiat 1.6 L I4 E.torQ5-speed Fiat C510 manual2015–2018Europe, Australia
Fiat 1.8 L I4 E.torQ Flex5-speed Fiat C510 manual2015–PresentLatin America
Fiat 1.8 L I4 E.torQ Flex6-speed Aisin automatic2015–PresentLatin America
Fiat 1.6 L I4 MultiJet26-speed manual2017–2018Italy
Fiat 1.6 L I4 MultiJet26-speed Fiat C635 manual2014–PresentEurope
Fiat 1.6 L I4 MultiJet26-speed Fiat C635 DDCT dual clutch2017–PresentEurope
Fiat 2.0 L I4 MultiJet26-speed Fiat C635 manual2015–2018Italy
Fiat 2.0 L I4 MultiJet2
6-speed Fiat C635 manual2014–PresentEurope, Brazil
Fiat 2.0 L I4 MultiJet2
9-speed Chrysler 948TE automatic2014–PresentEurope, Brazil

Interior features

The Renegade offers either cloth or leather seating surfaces. It offers seating for five passengers, with a 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat, and a fold-flat front passenger's seat for more cargo capacity.
In North America, it offers a standard Uconnect 5.0BT radio with an AM/FM radio, Sirius XM satellite radio, voice command, a Microsoft-derived touch screen interface, and iPod and USB inputs, as well as a 3.5-millimeter auxiliary audio input jack. Uconnect Phone will also be standard. A rearview backup camera will be optional. The optional radio will be the UConnect 6.0 radio, offering all the features of the UConnect 5.0BT radio, while adding a touch screen interface designed by BlackBerry, and navigation system capabilities by Garmin.

Safety

IIHS

The Renegade was safety tested by the IIHS in 2021.
Small overlap front Good-
Small overlap front Acceptable-
Moderate overlap frontGood-
Moderate overlap front Poor-
Side Good-
Side Marginal-
Roof strengthGood-
Head restraints and seatsGood-
Headlights

Latin NCAP

2015

The Renegade was safety tested by Latin NCAP 1.0 in its most basic Latin American market configuration in 2015 and earned a five-star rating.

2023

The Renegade, in its most basic Latin American market configuration, was safety tested by Latin NCAP 3.0 in 2023 and earned a one-star rating.

Model year changes

2019 model year

In June 2018, the Renegade was updated with some slight aesthetic touches: the front and rear bumpers have been redesigned, new LED headlamps were adopted, and the front grille is larger.
The infotainment system was upgraded with a new, more up-to-date processor and a more generous display that varies from 7" to 8.4" in the navigator version. The displays are all multitouch and the customizable menus also offer the possibility to adjust the air conditioning. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility was introduced.
The Latitude version now also has a USB jack on the back of the armrest dedicated to passengers sitting in the rear seats.
The European version introduced the new gasoline engines of the Global Small Engine (FireFly) family produced by FCA Poland Powertrain in Bielsko Biala in two versions: 1.0 L Turbo 3-cylinder 120 hp with direct injection, Multiair system and GPF filter, and 1.3 L Turbo Multiair with direct injection and GPF filter and. The 1.0 L is available with a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive, the 1.3 L with a 6-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed automatic double clutch or a 9-speed ZF automatic with front or 4-wheel drive. The diesel engines introduced the SCR system and are approved Euro6D-Temp.
In September 2018, the facelifted Renegade was unveiled for the North American market, which introduced the 1.3 L GSE Turbo Multiair engine with as a replacement for the 1.4 L Fire Turbo Multiair, while the 2.4 L Tigershark engine remains available. The North American model has the same changes applied to the European model.
In October 2018, the updated version for the South American market produced by FCA of Goiana in Brazil was introduced and presents only aesthetic updates with the adoption for all versions of the Trailhawk bumpers; the front and rear headlamps remain those of the previous model. The engines for the South American market are the 1.8 L E.Torq Evo gasoline and the 2.0 L Multijet diesel.

2022 changes

For 2022, all models receive a standard U Connect 4C 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which includes SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Travel Link, and SiriusXM Guardian services, all with included trial subscriptions, as well as integrated GPS navigation and HD Radio. A new Edition, in partnership with Product Red, is also available.
For the base Sport trim, the Beige interior color option has been discontinued, and the Jeep Active Safety Group now comes as standard equipment on all Renegade models. Nineteen-inch tires and diamond-cut aluminum-alloy wheels are now available on the Limited trim when equipped with the optional Sun, Sound, and Wheels Package, which adds a dual-pane power panoramic moonroof and a nine-speaker Alpine premium amplified surround-sound audio system with a subwoofer.
The 2.4 L engine option was discontinued for the US market.

2023 changes

For 2023, Jeep has unveiled a refreshed model of the Renegade for the Brazilian market. Featuring revised front-end styling and a revised 1.3L "Turbo-Flex" Turbocharged Inline Four-Cylinder gasoline engine known as the "T270", the new model is also expected to debut for the rest of the world for the 2023 model year.
For 2023, in the US market, Jeep has discontinued the entry level Sport trim and all front-wheel drive versions of the Renegade, thus making all-wheel drive standard across the board. Latitude is now the entry trim level on the Renegade, and Altitude, Trailhawk, and Limited remain available.
Also for the 2023 model year, the Latitude-based Upland trim returns to the lineup, adding Trailhawk-inspired exterior styling elements to the base Latitude model. The interior includes bronze stitching.

2024 changes

The Jeep Renegade was discontinued in the US and Canada after the 2023 model year, following decreasing demand. It continues to be sold in Europe, Mexico, South America, and other markets.