2015 Jeep Renegade review

1. Impressive powertrain options

The 2015 Jeep Renegade offers a range of powertrain choices to tailor the driving experience to your preferences. Sport and Latitude models come standard with a turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder that makes 160 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque and pairs to a six-speed manual transmission, offering a good amount of oomph for an extra-small SUV. Standard in the 2015 Renegade Limited and Trailhawk models (and optional for the Sport and Latitude) is a 180-hp 2.4L four-cylinder with 175 lb-ft of torque and a nine-speed automatic transmission. This setup gives a nice bump in horsepower and the ease of an automatic transmission.

2. Off-road exploration

If you're looking for a subcompact crossover SUV to explore the trails, the 2015 Jeep Renegade is an adventurous choice. All 2015 models offer optional four-wheel drive except the Trailhawk, which includes standard 4WD, providing enhanced traction and off-road capabilities. The Trailhawk version also boasts an 8.7-inch ground clearance, allowing it to conquer rough terrain easily. Other off-road features on the Trailhawk include standard skid plates to protect critical components and a low crawl ratio, allowing the vehicle to navigate through difficult terrains with better control and power at low speeds.

3. Versatile cargo area

The 2015 Jeep Renegade may have tidy dimensions, but it maximizes interior space to accommodate your active lifestyle. With a 40/20/40-split folding seat with a pass-through (standard in Limited and higher models), you can easily configure the cabin to carry passengers, cargo, or both. When you need to make every inch count, the 2015 Renegade's available height-adjustable rear cargo floor allows you to transport taller items. Whether camping or loading up for a day at the beach, the Renegade lets you bring all your toys with 18.5 cu-ft of cargo volume with all seats in place or 50.8 cu-ft with the rear seats folded.

4. Open-air sunroof

If you want a Jeep that lets you feel the wind in your hair, the 2015 Jeep Renegade offers an available My Sky^™ open-air sunroof system. With its removable dual-panel design, you can manually unlatch and remove the lightweight panels above the front and rear seats to embrace the outdoors. In addition, the panels come with a storage bag that fits nicely into the rear cargo area so that you can enjoy open-air freedom anytime on your drive.

5. Cool tech options

The 2015 Jeep Renegade offers a variety of tech options to keep you plugged in and connected on your drive. Road-tripping is more accessible and entertaining with an available 6.5-inch touchscreen audio system, which also includes navigation and Uconnect^® hands-free communication and texting. One USB port comes standard in the 2015 Renegade, and some models may sport an optional second plug to power up more devices. You can also find Renegades with an available seven-inch full-color driver information display to view the SUV's navigation, vehicle dynamics, and more on the instrument cluster.