If you are going to buy and drive a jeep renegade and never take it off-road don't buy the trail hawk. By the other trims and add 4x4 if you want, the the Trailhawk has some great features for off road, and while I think your review was a little over the top, some of those features make it less good on pavement than the other trims.

I don't think the Renegade fits you very well. You look like someone who drives a mini van

After owning one for 4 months now I respectfully disagree with just about every point said with the exception of the gas mileage. We use the rear buttons in such order. With key fob in pocket walk to rear door, press button to open. Grab gear/groceries, Close rear Door. press button on right to lock and engage alarm and proceed inside house. Purpose is to keep you from having to remove the fob from your pocket and stay hands free at all times. the same function as the buttons on the doors.

Beware, the "4WD lock" button has to be used ONLY on very slippery surfacese, like mud, damp leafs, snow. On this car the 4WD automatic mode is always engaged. Read the owner's manual.

I purchased a Renegade Trailhawk for my wife four months ago and liked it so well that a bought one for myself. The only point that I can agree with you on is that It does not stay in 4X4 after you shut it down. This is the way it is designed and exactly what it is supposed to do. While in "auto" mode, it will go into all wheel drive the moment it senses any slippage of the front wheels. The transition is almost instant and very smooth! It functions the same way your cruise control functions - it resets when vehicle is turned off for safety reasons. Otherwise, you'd have dim-witted people driving around on dry pavement in 4X4 wearing out their gearbox and transaxle. Sad but true.As far as MPG, I have gotten over 33mpg when cruising 55-60 mph down the highway. In 3,500+ miles I have averaged about 26mpg and that is both off-road and highway combined. For a small suv, I think it is very quiet and smooth going down the road and the handling (including steering response) is nothing short of excellent! It sounds to me like you may have minimum air pressure in your tires, probably around 30-32 pounds. I keep mine set at around 40 pounds.As far as off road capabilities, this jeep really performs well with its tight turning radius and the way it is constantly checking and sending power to the wheels with the most traction. I've had vehicles with dedicated gear lockers that didn't perform as well in mud or sand.Trailering capabilities are awesome for a vehicle this size. I know it is only rated to pull a 2,000lb trailer, but I've pulled my 2,700lb travel trailer down the highway without any problems at all. It felt very stable and had plenty of take-off and cruising power. You can't appreciate the braking capabilities until you're pulling a heavy load and have a deer jump out in front of you when you're going 70mph down the highway. Yes, the brakes are awesome!To be fair, my only complaint is that the temperature control knobs are too close to where my leg rests and I am constantly changing the temperature accidentally.

I have a 2016 Renegade Limited with a 2.4 liter engine and I love it. I honestly, REALLY, REALLY LOVE IT........My first road trip was a day trip of 225 miles to Noahs Ark in Wisconsin Dells in August...I averaged 32/mpg in mostly country roads and thru small towns.I couldn't believe that I got such great mileage.My only issue is the trunk.It opens easy by pushing the button,but I wish it was a powered trunk.Everything else I truly love. This guy is hyper critical.He must drive a Ford Escape. LOL I love driving my RENEGADE .Its cute and tough...It is so much fun .It drives "so nice "in all kinds of weather and is very comfortable..I would buy another..

These are not serious complaints, It has just as many features as my Audi A4 did if not more.

most of these "complaints" are him not knowing how to use anything or how they work. hint: read the manual. When I had my renegade i was getting 31 mpg.

proud renegade owner.....LOVE it!!!!

Love my Jeep renegade!!!

Pretty sure you're getting bad gas mileage and poor road manners because you keep locking it in 4WD on pavement. Leave it in the default position and it kicks in automatically if it senses wheel slip.

it might be a small one but its a JEEP you love it or hate it ,yes it jumps all around and has its own opinion of where to go so you must make small corrections all the time but since 1941 this is how all jeeps except the grand Cherokee behave ,if its durable ,reliable and a good off roader then its a good JEEP

Thanks for the helpful review!

get the higher package with the auto lift gate and you are set :)

Since you keep locking up the 4WD system, it probably explains the bad fuel economy. The default FWD-biased setting is obviously there to improve fuel economy (Jeep could use the Renegade to lower their CAFE number). The AUTO 4WD function is probably the ideal setup for daily use, and it probably makes the steering looser as well.

I have owned my 2015 limited for almost 2 months now. I don't have 4wd, but I have driven it on 3 trips at 1100 miles a piece. yes it is a little noisy inside the cabin, but each trip only cost around 60.00 in gas. my main complaint is the icon next system keeps resetting to European units (Celsius and KM) at random, and the slight delay on take off from a stop. I love all of my perks, and most jeeps that are having trouble seem to be the Trailhawk models. oh and you forgot to mention the spider in the gas cap and the yeti on the back window. I wish there were more aftermarket mod parts available, but I am guessing they will come in the so I can personalize my Jeep!

Great review--I appreciate the short form honesty--I was considering this as a possible delivery platform

Having owned one for almost a year the only thing I would agree with is the button location on the tailgate. It's too low and it's obnoxious. I can easily get 30 miles per gallon on the highway and a combined commute I get about 26. Every vehicle isn't going to appeal to every person.

While I DO NOT OWN this vehicle, as a rental vehicle, they may have given you a Valet Key, which will not have a trunk release. Also, locking the vehicle with your door open, and the car honk at you, is a pretty awesome thing. Especially if your kid borrows it to go surfing, and forgets to close the door, after unloading his surfboard.

i dont understand why a jeep wpid have an automatic lift gate. maybe im just to use to the rhd wranglers

I bought a 2016 Lattitude and I average 21mpg in the city and back and forth to work 30 mpg. Compared to my 2015 WRX, it does lack power. I bought it because I live in the "Snow Belt" south of Buffalo, NY and I needed the ground clearance in the winter. I agree with the trunk release....they could have done a much better job at its location. The ride is much better than my WRX , so I will be getting rid of my Subaru. :)

You need to try a different version, maybe a FWD w the 1.4 and 6 speed? A non TH may be more road friendly. My Renny has gotten 35 mph highway, but only 20 on my daily commute. There is a trunk release on the keyfob if you don't go for the keyless start (although you do have to modify the fob to access this feature) Have not noticed the steering issue you mentioned... maybe a TH issue due to different tires/suspension? Definitely not all things to all people, but I'm enjoying my 4x4 Latitude as a downsize from a Grand Caravan

After 25,000 miles, its not bad. The trunk release is a poor design, but honestly....you get used to it. I recommend any prospective buyer to get the yrailhawk and not a latitude or lesser. This car is good at introducing millenials to the brand by creating a vehicle to bridge the gap between a cars like civics to a larger jeep.

I've been looking at these models online. So far, I kinda like them. My jeep has seen better days, and I'm slightly leaning toward getting a newer model Jeep. I have two questions? How tall are you? Is it easy to get in/out of for you? I am a 6ft tall very husky gentlemen myself, and was wondering how I'd fit in the Renegade series Jeeps? I'm currently recovering from an accident some other guy caused, while I was driving my 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport. I hurt my neck and back in the accident. Getting in and out is sometimes tough on my neck, but other than that its not too bad getting in an sitting/driving in. The Jeep was totaled out, and I put enough in to make her street worthy. But it'd take a lot more to get her back to her old glory.

Appreciate the review chief, thanks, would you recommend something similar ?

had mine over a year and 47,000 miles on it now, I agree with nothing mentioned in this video. the only exception being the full time 4x4, but if I put in 4wd and dive home from work in snow why is it necessary for it to still be in 4wd 14hrs later when I return to work? my trailhawk averages over 29mpg and has its entire 47k miles.

I feel like I'm watching a Consumer Reports video. So many first world problems.

Everyone I've ever let drive it LOVES the way it drives, men woman everyone. Woman love it, they think it's cute. Haha

Very good your video.

Is a Jeep thing you wouldn't understand. You can live in the city and still go have fun in that Jeep, you can drive it in the beach, put a kayak on top and go fishing to places other small SUV can't go. I think you should get a Subaru Forester, it might fit your personality better. I understand is a little over price and the fuel tank should be bigger but for those who can't afford a Wrangler this is a good alternative.

Dude 4WD is not kind on the transmission and that's why it disables at any point it can.. only use it when needed and at low speed

I have this as a rental right now and I hate it. The transmission lags, the engine sucks, and the blind spots are outrages. It's uncomfortable, and clunky. I miss my car greatly!! Also, for a four cylinder engine, with a 9 speed transmission is a bit much, it totally kills the acceleration. I can't wait to return it. I am a road driver, and I love horsepower and acceleration. So before you attack me, yes I understand this is not a sports car. I am accustomed to driving sports cars so and have no interest in off roading; so this vehicle is useless to me. You can disagree and many on here have already but, to me I can say I do not like this vehicle.

I bet if the back opened and there was cheeseburgers that fell out you would be happy

Jeep renegade is so cool I have it dude

I hate these reviews! you complain too much! I'm in interest buyer and I really want one, but I hate these reviews that nitpick every little thing that they don't like I just wanted honest review of how it drives how smooth it is gas miles what the four-wheel drive is like the cost but these people are gonna go to every detail then about buttons and stupid stuff like that! I love these cars!

V agreed... read the manual, he clearly doesn't understand the 4x4 system

I bet there's another trunk release under the backseat. WTH

I’m really surprised at this review and am honestly wondering if there was something wrong with the car! I have driven my 2015 trail hawk all over the place and have found it fantastic on the highway, cruising at 90+ mph with zero issue. In the wind it fights with you but that is to be expected with the profile of it. I average around 27 mpg with mostly winding back roads and in town. I don’t think I’ve ever accidentally set the alarm off either, except for pushing the panic button by accident. But I guess we all have our preferences.

the motor is made in the USA and then sent to Italy.

does it have Bluetooth

I don't think its a problem. Just turned it on again LOL. First World problems lol

Just get the compass. All around better

At last an honest car review!!!

Nit picking at its finest...

This guy sounds so entitled

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Who cares what u think bout it