Yeah, I liked the Renegade aesthetic a bit, and the idea of a fuel-efficient offroader. IIRC, the Renegade could tow up to 2000lb too, and the MySky roof could make it feel almost like a Wrangler. Is removing Renegade doors becoming popular? It's a shame that they tend to consume oil. I wasn't a fan of the FWD-based drivetrain, and the lack of a low-range.
@RKmndo Who is offroading this thing covered in plastic and is barely raised off the ground. I've never heard of anyone complaining of MPG when offloading a wrangler so I'm really sure who is asking for a fuel effect offroader.
@@switchdeck9164Some people live a bit differently from how you do. Some people are exploring, adventuring, rallying, overlanding, etc., rather than rockcrawling or mudbogging. Some people lift their CUV and put steel bumpers on it. Some people daily their rigs, have a tight budget, or go way out in BFE, so fuel economy might be a consideration for them.
I bought my renegade with four miles on it, & the four miles that were on it, were the ones that I test drove it … 180k miles later, & it’s still going strong!
That’s very hard to believe, I’m sure you think the problems that car has are normal. This car was made like shit, but a Toyota and stop lying to yourself. 😂
It's funny to joke about Fiats but there's a reason they sell like hot cake in Europe. They're adequately sized, adequately made, and just adequate on every level, and that's kinda all you need in a car for most people.
Been driving fiat for 6 years, Audi for 6 years, 2 cars in the family the whole time and I can tell you with Fiats, apart from the annual servicing you forget what a mechanic is. With Audi's it's always something. The boot wouldn't close in cold weather. Sensors were going wild, infotainment system didn't work in sub zero until the car warmed up, it wasn't plastic fantastic inside but made more noises than my plastic fantastic fiats...
@@Que-Lindoyes you’re right. This hero is a cheaper option. You get all wheel drive and so nice tech. The probably it’s not a real Jeep per se. But hey, it’s cheap. And it’s a good car for a high school student going to college.
These are everywhere in Rome, including police vehicles. Wasn't expecting so many Jeep branded vehicle where Fiat dominates (even though they are one in the same).
They’re better than you would expect. Surprisingly capable off road, decent fuel economy, comfortable, and even relatively fun to drive. Also aside from a couple of issues that Jeep has been willing to fix even outside the warranty period (delaminating touch screen on the infotainment system, higher than expected oil consumption) it has been a very reliable little suv.
@@tysonchickennuggets it has enough power to move itself well, and the transmission has a sequential mode that is pull to upshift and push to downshift, as god intended. It’s no Miata but it’s plenty entertaining if you’re playing around on a dirt road
@@tysonchickennuggetsthe 2.4 Tigershark isn't the right engine to the Jeep Renegade... The 2.0 Multijet Turbodiesel yes, it have way more torque and it's way more reliable
@@marten6578 I live in Italy, and before they ditched the diesels for the plug in hybrid, the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk was offered just with the turbodiesel engine because is more robust and have more torque than the 2.4 petrol engine
You'd be surprised at how good of an offroader the italians can make, so long as you adjust your driving something like a panda 4x4 will get you damn near anywhere
I’ve put 100k miles into my renegade in 4 years. I’ve put it through stuff it shouldn’t have been in and still handles well! Definitely an underrated jeep. 🤝
I was sold on it after having one as a rental for a week. I groaned as they handed me the keys at the rental counter but wanted to drive it home after a few days. Despite the polarizing ‘toaster’ style, it is so fun and easy to drive, and I ended up talking my mom into getting a trail hawk for herself. It handles dirt roads better than any other vehicle I’ve had.
I had 2 of them as dealer loaners before and though they were kind of cool. The FWD biased AWD system felt much more confident on ice than my RWD biased AWD Charger. Plenty of room for activities in a small vehicle too. Oh, and the Easter eggs are pretty fun. My favorite is the jerry can inspired taillights.
@@charlesleethesonandfathero14 They're little things that Jeep hides in places throughout the vehicles, on all Jeeps. I have a 2016 Renegade and there's a spider, Sasquatch, Jeep climbing rocks, plus multiple Jeep symbols everywhere. Not going to say where they are are, that ruins the fun.
My wife had one for about 4 years and loved it. Not a single big issue, always felt very confident driving it anywhere we wanted, even in winter. Size became an issue though and only got rid of it to upgrade to a Grand Cherokee.
@@marcusaurelius6847 there’s a lot of people that don’t even keep vehicles that long anymore. Plus, I never said it was, I was just stating my opinion and experience with them, which was zero issues.
@jessitrd4718 What's the point then there more reliable cars that are better drive. This thing can't even offload it's cheap and isn't even a real jeep.
@@switchdeck9164 wondering how I got to some of the places I've been to deep in to the woods and back...... Perhaps they can off-road and you are just a hater. To each their own.
Had one as a rental with the 1.3 turbo engine in it. It had way to much delay in the gas pedal. It was good, once it got moving. A friend of mine has a older one with the 2.4. It drives a little bit better, but still too much delay in the gas pedal for my liking.
@@RikAindowif you want the 4wd you need to buy the plug in hybrid now with the 1.5 180hp petrol engine coupled with a 60hp electric motor at the rear wheels, so you have a total of 240hp, or you need to take a second handed one with the 2.0 140hp turbodiesel engine (no Trailhawk) or the same engine with 170hp (Trailhawk only)
I think they have the engine wait to accelerate for the transmission to downshift to save on transmission wear. It doesn't do this if you manually control the shifts.
I mean that's like saying the compact car with the best towing capacity. Hey cool it can kind of do this thing no other car in its class even bothered to try doing because they have no business doing it. Mall crawler for people who want a crossover 😆
@Michael-uc2pn it can kinda do things suvs above it's class can't do. It's extremely capable. Yes you need to raise it 2 to 3 inches , cut the pinch seam , to fit much bigger tires on it, but after that honestly other than extreme offroading like rock crawling, it ll handle it
@@Michael-uc2pnit has a purpose, it’s perfect for people like me that don’t have a lot of money to blow on a more capable vehicle but still like off-roading and do a lot of commuting so fuel economy is a important. Give me another vehicle that is as conveniently sized as this one that has a decent 4x4 system, brake lockers, can still get 24 mph city, has amazing road handling and great off-road handling/performance to the point where it can go up Backway to Crown King just with a 1 inch lift and all terrains, and one that can still get a really good Mopar warranty all for under $20k for a nice used one?
I think these are excellent cars for Colorado. Had one as a rental here, plenty capable in snow, the ride is excellent for our cratered roads, fuel economy wasn’t as bad as I expected for this shape and ground clearance. Seats were comfortable for me. The 9 speed is a little annoying and definitely always on the hunt for the right gear but at least it’s smooth. $11,500 is awesome. And when they were new they always had crazy incentives too.
11K USD For a 7 year old Italian car with 60k miles thats was probably a rental car in one way or another. For the same price in India, and a lot of European countries you can by a brand new Toyota truck for the equivalent of 10k USD. And ya most of us don’t haha.
Cheapest new car out that I know of is $16,500ish… and that’s before the dealer marks it up to $22,000 with processing fees and “dealer installed accessories”. Taxes, title, and fees not included.
It's a shame the US never got the 2.0 Diesel version. Surprisingly capable off road with the right tires. I had one for a year in Brazil, it never let me down, never got stuck and was very fuel efficient on the highway. It's a good little plastic car. The hate is unwarranted.
In 2019 I bought a 2016 gently used Renegade Latitude with a 6 speed manual & 1.4 liter turbo. It had 27K on the odometer & I put another 140+K miles on it in 2.5 years as an Uber Driver and I loved it. It exceded my expectations and I never had a single unscheduled repair. I just kept puttibg new tires & brake pads on it & drive it hard. It was totalled by a kid who ran a stop sign & t boned me.
Here in Brazil this thing sells like water for people that want to pretend they are rich (jeeps are very expensive here and considered to be "high quality vehicles")
Here in Brasil they’re completely shit (some versions) but people buy it anyway, the diesel version is off-road capable if you have skills, but it won’t last long without braking it… they came with a lot of problems but if Stelantis fix those it would be a great car
I've oddly enough always liked these. Love the front end's design and little touches of character all around. Interior is a bit busy for my liking, but as is what all new cars. Would look even better as a shortbox regular cab pickup.
11,500?! Finally the dealer is coming to grips with what they're worth :-) as much as I really can't stand whistling diesel, he could totally destroy one of these and I wouldn't mind
Love your content, very honest and still entertaining. There definitely a place for these and the Compass in the off road community. I say if this is what you have, enjoy it! I’ll wheel my Wrangler with anyone and enjoy the sport as intended.
Honestly, i used to dig the looks and wanted one but the issues kept me away. Weak engine and reliability were enough to keep me away. Maybe since they go for cheap these days i could have a wrenching ride that i can bash around
I'm a huge Audi guy, but I ALMOST bought the stick-shift version of a Renegade. I went with a Golf R because they used to be cheap but the Renegades were so rad (no longer available in manual).
I’ve always wanted one of these for some reason. They look pretty cool when all decked out as an off road vehicle with chunky tires and all; sort of like my yorkie when he goes on hiking trips.
I owned a yellow 2016 Latitude (bought it new in 2017) and I really liked it. At the time I didn’t get the 4x4, but never had an issue. I thought about getting another when it was totaled in 2020, but opted for something else at the time💛 it was a great little SUV though!!
Shame the killed it in the US instead of giving it a decent update and hybrid drivetrain. Would have loved them to give it a truck bed to compete with the Mav as well as the "offroad" crossover truck. They are very popular in my area and i personally own one simply because they can drive into Pittsburgh and feel right at home, and still can handle land access roads to the old farms that are often rutted and muddy. Coil pack went on mine at about 50k and some of the plastic bits inside have broken. Engine is a bit rattly and the back seat is a little cramped for car seats. The torque vectoring system is pretty loud when its working and the standard rotors are worthless. They warped on a trip deeper into the Appalachian mountains when i had it loaded with gear. Some lf the paint on the inside of the hatch is peeling and I personally wish i had opted for the TH model instead of a latitude. Love the stupid little thing.
At least in the south they had a reputation for being lemons, and for anyone who didn't need to go off road there were way better small SUV options for on road use. Not to mention the very polarizing looks. The compat SUV segment is dominated by SUVs that all look like some varient of a small Chevy blazer for a reason. I think in the end it fell into the "Why we can't have cool cars" hole because it was kind of a niche vehicle, and at its price point, would have to be selling in huge numbers to justify the investment in updating it. If they could sell tricked out ones for $50k they'd still be making them.
@Michael-uc2pn Oh yeah, the price was a huge issue near the end, why would you buy a TH Rene when you could get a more capable 2 door sport wrangler that had about the same footprint for less? The Rene has better cargo and 4 doors than the wrangler, sure. But it also didn't have a removable top and was outcompeted in its segment by cheaper vehicles, and for offroad a used vehicle with a decent 4x4 would be cheaper and more spacious
As many problems as they have, they really are fun little rigs. I’ve owned mine since 2018 and slowly built it into a trail rig with a winch, steel bumper and a quick disconnect front sway bar. They’re not really built to be modified but the places it’s been able to go have genuinely shocked me, and overall it’s held up surprisingly well after a lot of intense off roading. It’s also small and nimble enough to fit down ATV trails. I love the 1960s Italian bread van crossed with Jeep shape of it and all the silly Easter eggs. They’re a lot of fun, albeit a bit demanding.
@@joshua7426 Laughable. You've either never gone off-road in a Wrangler vs this Fiat crapshoot, or the wrangler has gone so far down in ability since Fiat got the franchise that You're technically correct. Either way, find yourself an older wrangler from before Fiat, something inline 6 and you'll quickly see it outperform this dinky plastic hot wheel off road any day.
@mandolorian1176 you would be wrong, outside of rock crawling and sand dune climbing it's gone every where my other jeeps have gone, from trails to mud bogging.
We have two of these as company cars. For reference, at my job I often I have to go on construction worksites which obviously often times involve some light off-roading. Before this we had a FWD Ford Escape that got stuck a few times, and before that a Ford Focus that was a forced pavement princess. I asked my boss if he'd be willing to shop for something other than a Ford for the next car, he said yeah, I suggested Jeep because I think we should get something that sits high off the ground, is 4WD, can carry our equipment, and doesn't cost that much. After doing some car shopping, the Renegade fit the bill and that's what we got. So far it's been my favorite vehicle we've had yet. But apparently the one my coworker drives breaks a lot so my boss hasn't been as happy with it as the Fords were. And I spent the majority of 2020 in and out of the shop on mine due to a funky electrical issue that kept shutting the car down mid-trip. Otherwise I enjoy driving them, and I love the amenities. We're about to swap em out soon and my boss wants to go back to Ford. Fingers crossed for 4WD Mavericks, I already suggested it but... my boss might be skeptical with my suggestions after these Renegades. I told him they share a platform with the Escape, so maybe that'll help convince him.
A LOT of them. Some models from Subaru, Suzuki, Dacia / Renault, Fiat, and a lot more. If you don't value reliability there are the VW and Audi ones, and the chinese brand ones from Baic, Changan, Chery, Haval, Great Wall, etc.
I had a 4x4 Renegade (non-Trailhawk), and it was alright. Great commuter and very spacious. I never took it on any trails because it had the other front bumper (lower approach angle).
My used 2015 renegade had 3 major problems within my 1 year of owning it. 2 clutches and a shift linkage and yes I knew how to drive a manual properly. My wife’s 2018 has been good except for burning a shitload of oil which is a known issue. I had the 1.4T and hers is the 2.4. I loved the look of it and the interior I just couldn’t be left stranded on the side of the road for a 3rd time. I bought it at 62,000 miles and traded it at 78,000.
I looked into one a few years back and was deterred by pretty bad reliability ratings and reviews. Also while it does get better gas mileage than larger jeep and off-road oriented offerings, that engine gets pretty bad gas mileage for a cross over, especially the latest models. There's just better options for most people that either don't need the off road capability or don't mind having a bigger vehicle.
It maybe an Italian made Jeep, but it’s still a Jeep. I’ve had my Renegade for over 2 years and I love it. Never had any problems(as of now), gets great gas mileage, it’s spacious, a lil speedy for a 4 cylinder and it drives smoothly and not noisy like the wranglers & gladiators from what I heard. And the best part, it can be used whether it’s for road, or a daily commute Jeep.
Unfortunately they don’t make them in USA anymore. I had a 2022 was loads of problems I ended up getting rid of it. Probably a lemon but I loved it so much. It was in for repairs more then I drove it
Always thought it was cute. Looking for one to play with..like exactly the same colors you have. Didn't these come with removable tops the first years?
I absolutely loved mine. Had one identical to that. Took it through parts of the Mojave desert on regular highway tires, I drove right around suburbans, f-150s and broncos that were stuck. And because it's so small it would be futile to try and help them so I just kept riding
My mom would be keeping her leased renegade if it hadn’t already spent 7 months out of a 3 year lease at the dealer for electrical issues. Speaker issues, park sensor issues, needed a body harness swap for some reason, Electric sunroof issues, blind post monitor alert issues, window switches not working. Oh and sometimes it just doesn’t recognize the car keys. Steaming POS we will never consider another one. I know some people have had great luck, but the thing has had so many issues and we’ve only put 12k miles on it.
After owning one for a few years I can say, no it is not a Rubicon replacement but it was fun. I used to love its capabilities on trails and especially in sugar sand.
It surprises me people always forget the trailhawks came with front + rear lockers. Given what these cars are marketed for you'd think it'd be the first thing people would talk abt.
False... Only the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk have a rear locking differential. The Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee Trailhawk doesn't have lockers, just a traction control program that acts like auto locking differential, but still way more capable than the no Trailhawk version... Then, if you want a front locker too, then, there's only one alternative: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
I was in a standard transmission one trying to get on the freeway when I worked in used cars. I found it so shockingly, unbelievably gutless. I was in second gear and absolutely had to rev the hell out of it trying to get to highway speed. It took me quite a while to reach 100 kmh.
One of my friends owns this car and man do I love to ride in it whenever I would go out to bars or cruses, and it was in this bright yellow color too. Definitely a good starter keep for those who are looking to get their first car and want and jeep but cheap. You get what you pay for and it’s pretty decent! :D
I drive one, it is great in urban driving. Never gets hurt jumping an unseen curb. The rear hatch area is wide enough for large objects. Had to have the A/C compressor and a radiator replaced under warranty. And I replaced the low speed radiator fan resistor for less than the warranty deductable. This one has the Chrysler 2.4 that has been refined over the years. I would avoid the Fiat turbo engine. It gets only 26.5 mpg which is common for any awd. However it isn't as hard on tires as many awd vehicles tend to be.
Just traded ours in since it was at 90k miles & from research show most transmissions implode by 120k. However it drove well. Did amazing in the snow. However we decided on a Forester to replace the Renegade
I drove a Fiat 500 for about 5 years. Love the car, didn’t go easy on it either. The Chrysler produced plastics parts in the car gave me the most trouble.
In Brazil 🇧🇷 this car is a case of success, it costs so expensive but you see a lot of Renegades on the streets, Jeep should change its name from Renegade to Beloved, because you communly see people driving this car.
In Brazil we make a lot of memes about this car xD specially for the models different from trailhawk with weaker engine, it's like a pumped up Fiat Uno😂 but I agree it looks cool
I had a trailhawk when i wasn't into cars too much, grew to not enjoy it. But then in retrospect I actually liked it a lot and i honestly wouldnt mind another 😅
I leased a 500X for nearly free, even with a trade in with negative equity that I had to get rid of, and living in Seattle it was a great idgaf car. Parking in ridiculously tight garages as it fit anywhere, beating it up on the way to the mountain or hikes, and you could even bias the awd to the rear wheels and it was the ultimate donut machine. Sorry to whoever owns it now, if it’s still running…
My grandparents have 2 2016 trailhawk models and they had so many issues. the fake leather door card trim is peeling on all four doors of both cars. Dont get them.
People spoke poorly of the Honda Element too, but years later it turns out that people who actually bought them really like them (these may not survive as long a Elements do).
I have 2 of them, mines an anvil Grey Trailhawk..with upgrades including a 4 Inch lift.. and my gf has the general Lee orange latitude both have the my sky roofs and we love these vehicles...reliable and drives like a dream
Honestly, I think they look fun. Everyone knows Wranglers are exceptional offroad.. it's more fun watching these little things prove people wrong (I say this as a Wrangler/Gladiator owner BTW).
I actually have one. I'm European, I paied 40k euro to have it and I love it as much as my own life. I understand is not as big as a Wrangler, but is bringing me everywhere under any condition. Btw, I thought 500x was the copy, that why 500x lost the 4wd almost immediately to maintain the 2wd versions only.
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The Fiat Panda 4x4 was actually a very capable off-roader.
That's NOT a Panda 4x4.
@@buckshot6481 I know, just saying Fiat is capable of making a good 4x4.
Fiat never became a thing in USA they only sell small tinny Micro cars only 1 model 🤡
a fiat panda, as unreliable as it was, had the one virtue of being very frugal on petrol, this trashcan with paint is anything but that.
@@saeedhossain6099Unreliable? What are you smoking, it's one of the most reliable cars on the planet
I think it's a classic case of "great idea, bad execution".
Yeah, I liked the Renegade aesthetic a bit, and the idea of a fuel-efficient offroader. IIRC, the Renegade could tow up to 2000lb too, and the MySky roof could make it feel almost like a Wrangler.
Is removing Renegade doors becoming popular?
It's a shame that they tend to consume oil. I wasn't a fan of the FWD-based drivetrain, and the lack of a low-range.
@@RKmndo It's two brands known for unreliable vehicles Fiat and Chrysler would be the issue. So it's a Fiat 500x made into a Jeep.
@@Random-ed2xf Yeah, my buddy bought a Renegade and it consumed ridiculous oil within the first few oil changes.
@RKmndo Who is offroading this thing covered in plastic and is barely raised off the ground. I've never heard of anyone complaining of MPG when offloading a wrangler so I'm really sure who is asking for a fuel effect offroader.
@@switchdeck9164Some people live a bit differently from how you do. Some people are exploring, adventuring, rallying, overlanding, etc., rather than rockcrawling or mudbogging. Some people lift their CUV and put steel bumpers on it. Some people daily their rigs, have a tight budget, or go way out in BFE, so fuel economy might be a consideration for them.
Why’d I think this was Doug demuro
I feel like he's been imitating him, lately. I like Tommy, but this new Demuro-analogue schtick is kinda odd.
Both are annoying 😂
It's because they are related
he's a copycat
The big ass chin and the voice.
I bought my renegade with four miles on it, & the four miles that were on it, were the ones that I test drove it … 180k miles later, & it’s still going strong!
That’s very hard to believe, I’m sure you think the problems that car has are normal. This car was made like shit, but a Toyota and stop lying to yourself. 😂
He’s lucky to have it and stilll driving perfectly.
Dont let the haters says stuff to ya, keep banging
Currently got 163k on mine. She's currently still going
@@DVAMEKAGKbut or buy?
It's funny to joke about Fiats but there's a reason they sell like hot cake in Europe. They're adequately sized, adequately made, and just adequate on every level, and that's kinda all you need in a car for most people.
Been driving fiat for 6 years, Audi for 6 years, 2 cars in the family the whole time and I can tell you with Fiats, apart from the annual servicing you forget what a mechanic is. With Audi's it's always something. The boot wouldn't close in cold weather. Sensors were going wild, infotainment system didn't work in sub zero until the car warmed up, it wasn't plastic fantastic inside but made more noises than my plastic fantastic fiats...
Also their excellent diesel engines!
@@vask3863 The Multijet 1.3 Diesel is probably the #1 engine in Turkey, Renault's dCi a strong contender as well.
the true people's car. VWs are for people who like high maintenance but tell themselves they're driving a cheap car
Here for some reason they struggle with reliability.
Here in Costa Rica, people give them hell and they keep going
Was just thinking this might be a cheaper option than a Jimny out here in Manzanillo.
@@Que-Lindoyes you’re right. This hero is a cheaper option. You get all wheel drive and so nice tech. The probably it’s not a real Jeep per se. But hey, it’s cheap. And it’s a good car for a high school student going to college.
Mae, literalmente no he visto ni uno que no sea en el parqueo de un Mall, pero tampoco les presto mucha atención que digamos
Keep going? Lol
@@paulomunozartavia2282 Conozco varios compas que tienen y están felices. Eso sí, no se encuentran muchos repuestos
These are everywhere in Rome, including police vehicles. Wasn't expecting so many Jeep branded vehicle where Fiat dominates (even though they are one in the same).
Renegade is produced in a Fiat factory near the Naples
Sono ovunque, queste jeep stanno diventando come le panda, praticamente infinite
The Jeep looks better
They’re better than you would expect. Surprisingly capable off road, decent fuel economy, comfortable, and even relatively fun to drive. Also aside from a couple of issues that Jeep has been willing to fix even outside the warranty period (delaminating touch screen on the infotainment system, higher than expected oil consumption) it has been a very reliable little suv.
Idk about comfortable or fun to drive from that 4cyl that produces less power than a civic.
@@tysonchickennuggets it has enough power to move itself well, and the transmission has a sequential mode that is pull to upshift and push to downshift, as god intended. It’s no Miata but it’s plenty entertaining if you’re playing around on a dirt road
@@tysonchickennuggetsthe 2.4 Tigershark isn't the right engine to the Jeep Renegade... The 2.0 Multijet Turbodiesel yes, it have way more torque and it's way more reliable
@@lowrangemaniac5326why even offer a petrol engine in an off-roader unless you live very up far north
@@marten6578 I live in Italy, and before they ditched the diesels for the plug in hybrid, the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk was offered just with the turbodiesel engine because is more robust and have more torque than the 2.4 petrol engine
You'd be surprised at how good of an offroader the italians can make, so long as you adjust your driving something like a panda 4x4 will get you damn near anywhere
I’ve put 100k miles into my renegade in 4 years. I’ve put it through stuff it shouldn’t have been in and still handles well! Definitely an underrated jeep. 🤝
I hated the way they looked when they first came out but they’ve grown on me since. The higher end off road packages look pretty good.
I was sold on it after having one as a rental for a week. I groaned as they handed me the keys at the rental counter but wanted to drive it home after a few days. Despite the polarizing ‘toaster’ style, it is so fun and easy to drive, and I ended up talking my mom into getting a trail hawk for herself. It handles dirt roads better than any other vehicle I’ve had.
I had 2 of them as dealer loaners before and though they were kind of cool. The FWD biased AWD system felt much more confident on ice than my RWD biased AWD Charger. Plenty of room for activities in a small vehicle too. Oh, and the Easter eggs are pretty fun. My favorite is the jerry can inspired taillights.
Where can I checkout the Easter eggs? What even are they?
I have a rwd biased awd truck and it is fun to drive on the ice and in the snow.
@@charlesleethesonandfathero14 There's several Jeep logos hidden around the car, the video mentions a few of them
@@charlesleethesonandfathero14 They're little things that Jeep hides in places throughout the vehicles, on all Jeeps. I have a 2016 Renegade and there's a spider, Sasquatch, Jeep climbing rocks, plus multiple Jeep symbols everywhere. Not going to say where they are are, that ruins the fun.
My wife had one for about 4 years and loved it. Not a single big issue, always felt very confident driving it anywhere we wanted, even in winter. Size became an issue though and only got rid of it to upgrade to a Grand Cherokee.
4 years for a new car is nothing
@@marcusaurelius6847 there’s a lot of people that don’t even keep vehicles that long anymore. Plus, I never said it was, I was just stating my opinion and experience with them, which was zero issues.
Took my trailhawk everywhere.
Only thing that killed it was water! Deep water
Why didn't you install a snorkel?
@@myrmekowho puts on snorkel on a renegade or grand Cherokee?
@@TheHobbyExpert Somebody who wants to offroad it through tough terrain. Lol
@TheHobbyExpert lots of ppl put snorkels on grand cherokees
Can that shit do offroad? in brazil its a joke if you make that thing go offroad. fiat unos are better than that
Bought one , love it, extremely capable.
11k for a modern 4wd is a bargain
In eu is 30k 4x4, 28k basic but its a medium configuration fwd
@@lucap408 I guess he bought it used
It was bought used. It’s about $33k for this one new.
In my country a used trailhawk cost 90k and a new 180k💀
11k is a dream
Stop pissing on this car! I've had mine now for over 4 years, lots of miles cheap to maintain and yes the trailhawk will get you there and back.
Why buy it it's not even a jeep?
@@switchdeck9164maybe because not everyone cares about the specific brand as long as the car it self is reliable and dependable
@jessitrd4718 What's the point then there more reliable cars that are better drive. This thing can't even offload it's cheap and isn't even a real jeep.
@@switchdeck9164 wondering how I got to some of the places I've been to deep in to the woods and back...... Perhaps they can off-road and you are just a hater. To each their own.
@@switchdeck9164some people are ok with driving through some mud puddles, we all don’t need or want to drive 90 degrees goat up a mountain haha…
Drove one for 5 years, great little car.
Awesome in the winter.
I had a 2015 Renegade new and I absolutely loved it. As a run around car it was fun and in winter it was unstoppable in the snow.
Had one as a rental with the 1.3 turbo engine in it. It had way to much delay in the gas pedal. It was good, once it got moving. A friend of mine has a older one with the 2.4. It drives a little bit better, but still too much delay in the gas pedal for my liking.
Sadly the ones they sold in the UK were all the tiny little engined models and I think they're only FWD here, with any sort of 4WD being very rare.
@@RikAindow 4wd is common here in the U.S.
@@RikAindowif you want the 4wd you need to buy the plug in hybrid now with the 1.5 180hp petrol engine coupled with a 60hp electric motor at the rear wheels, so you have a total of 240hp, or you need to take a second handed one with the 2.0 140hp turbodiesel engine (no Trailhawk) or the same engine with 170hp (Trailhawk only)
This might be fixed by engine/gearbox tune. Ask Your local tuner.
I think they have the engine wait to accelerate for the transmission to downshift to save on transmission wear. It doesn't do this if you manually control the shifts.
Sure it's no Wrangler, but the Trailhawk was/is arguably the most off-road capable compact crossover.
Only beat by the Bronco Sport Badlands.
@0HOON0 lol except it isn't.
I mean that's like saying the compact car with the best towing capacity. Hey cool it can kind of do this thing no other car in its class even bothered to try doing because they have no business doing it.
Mall crawler for people who want a crossover 😆
@Michael-uc2pn it can kinda do things suvs above it's class can't do. It's extremely capable. Yes you need to raise it 2 to 3 inches , cut the pinch seam , to fit much bigger tires on it, but after that honestly other than extreme offroading like rock crawling, it ll handle it
@@Michael-uc2pnit has a purpose, it’s perfect for people like me that don’t have a lot of money to blow on a more capable vehicle but still like off-roading and do a lot of commuting so fuel economy is a important. Give me another vehicle that is as conveniently sized as this one that has a decent 4x4 system, brake lockers, can still get 24 mph city, has amazing road handling and great off-road handling/performance to the point where it can go up Backway to Crown King just with a 1 inch lift and all terrains, and one that can still get a really good Mopar warranty all for under $20k for a nice used one?
I think these are excellent cars for Colorado. Had one as a rental here, plenty capable in snow, the ride is excellent for our cratered roads, fuel economy wasn’t as bad as I expected for this shape and ground clearance. Seats were comfortable for me. The 9 speed is a little annoying and definitely always on the hunt for the right gear but at least it’s smooth. $11,500 is awesome. And when they were new they always had crazy incentives too.
11500$ for a four wheel drive NEW CAR😳, americans dont know how lucky they are honestly 😅
11K USD For a 7 year old Italian car with 60k miles thats was probably a rental car in one way or another. For the same price in India, and a lot of European countries you can by a brand new Toyota truck for the equivalent of 10k USD. And ya most of us don’t haha.
They bought it used. It’s about $33,000 for a new Trailhawk
Cheapest new car out that I know of is $16,500ish… and that’s before the dealer marks it up to $22,000 with processing fees and “dealer installed accessories”. Taxes, title, and fees not included.
@@gryphon1six801here its 16500$ brand new
@@gryphon1six801 Dude, In my country a used trailhawk cost 90k and a new 180k 💀
11k our 33k, it's cheap anyway
It's a shame the US never got the 2.0 Diesel version. Surprisingly capable off road with the right tires. I had one for a year in Brazil, it never let me down, never got stuck and was very fuel efficient on the highway. It's a good little plastic car. The hate is unwarranted.
I've driven a few. They actually drive quite well and have good visibility and feel very open and big on the inside due to the shape.
In 2019 I bought a 2016 gently used Renegade Latitude with a 6 speed manual & 1.4 liter turbo. It had 27K on the odometer & I put another 140+K miles on it in 2.5 years as an Uber Driver and I loved it. It exceded my expectations and I never had a single unscheduled repair. I just kept puttibg new tires & brake pads on it & drive it hard. It was totalled by a kid who ran a stop sign & t boned me.
My Renegade has 103,000 + and still going strong. No major issues. Tie rods ends, rotors, and brakes are all that's needed to be replaced so far.
It's still a Fiat
I mean it looks like really nice.
Good job Jeep
Here in Brazil this thing sells like water for people that want to pretend they are rich (jeeps are very expensive here and considered to be "high quality vehicles")
o pessoal aqui pagando 180 mil em um novo, e o cara conseguindo um usado por 11 mil e ainda zoam o carro haha, que realidades hein
@@gojira28 é um Panda com nome de Jeep
Here in Brasil they’re completely shit (some versions) but people buy it anyway, the diesel version is off-road capable if you have skills, but it won’t last long without braking it… they came with a lot of problems but if Stelantis fix those it would be a great car
The car hates you too, I'm sure.
I've oddly enough always liked these. Love the front end's design and little touches of character all around. Interior is a bit busy for my liking, but as is what all new cars. Would look even better as a shortbox regular cab pickup.
As someone who switched out my renegade for a gladiator, there are legitimately some things that I miss about the renegade.
the sunroof is removable! i wish it had a more reliable engine cuz they're kinda fun
11,500?! Finally the dealer is coming to grips with what they're worth :-) as much as I really can't stand whistling diesel, he could totally destroy one of these and I wouldn't mind
Love your content, very honest and still entertaining. There definitely a place for these and the Compass in the off road community. I say if this is what you have, enjoy it! I’ll wheel my Wrangler with anyone and enjoy the sport as intended.
Honestly, i used to dig the looks and wanted one but the issues kept me away. Weak engine and reliability were enough to keep me away. Maybe since they go for cheap these days i could have a wrenching ride that i can bash around
I'm a huge Audi guy, but I ALMOST bought the stick-shift version of a Renegade. I went with a Golf R because they used to be cheap but the Renegades were so rad (no longer available in manual).
The tail lights make me think of the old game Perfection
They always remind me of the Price is Right dice 🎲
I’ve always wanted one of these for some reason. They look pretty cool when all decked out as an off road vehicle with chunky tires and all; sort of like my yorkie when he goes on hiking trips.
I had one and I still miss it 😢
I owned a yellow 2016 Latitude (bought it new in 2017) and I really liked it. At the time I didn’t get the 4x4, but never had an issue. I thought about getting another when it was totaled in 2020, but opted for something else at the time💛 it was a great little SUV though!!
Shame the killed it in the US instead of giving it a decent update and hybrid drivetrain. Would have loved them to give it a truck bed to compete with the Mav as well as the "offroad" crossover truck.
They are very popular in my area and i personally own one simply because they can drive into Pittsburgh and feel right at home, and still can handle land access roads to the old farms that are often rutted and muddy.
Coil pack went on mine at about 50k and some of the plastic bits inside have broken. Engine is a bit rattly and the back seat is a little cramped for car seats. The torque vectoring system is pretty loud when its working and the standard rotors are worthless. They warped on a trip deeper into the Appalachian mountains when i had it loaded with gear. Some lf the paint on the inside of the hatch is peeling and I personally wish i had opted for the TH model instead of a latitude.
Love the stupid little thing.
At least in the south they had a reputation for being lemons, and for anyone who didn't need to go off road there were way better small SUV options for on road use. Not to mention the very polarizing looks. The compat SUV segment is dominated by SUVs that all look like some varient of a small Chevy blazer for a reason.
I think in the end it fell into the "Why we can't have cool cars" hole because it was kind of a niche vehicle, and at its price point, would have to be selling in huge numbers to justify the investment in updating it. If they could sell tricked out ones for $50k they'd still be making them.
@Michael-uc2pn Oh yeah, the price was a huge issue near the end, why would you buy a TH Rene when you could get a more capable 2 door sport wrangler that had about the same footprint for less?
The Rene has better cargo and 4 doors than the wrangler, sure. But it also didn't have a removable top and was outcompeted in its segment by cheaper vehicles, and for offroad a used vehicle with a decent 4x4 would be cheaper and more spacious
As many problems as they have, they really are fun little rigs. I’ve owned mine since 2018 and slowly built it into a trail rig with a winch, steel bumper and a quick disconnect front sway bar. They’re not really built to be modified but the places it’s been able to go have genuinely shocked me, and overall it’s held up surprisingly well after a lot of intense off roading. It’s also small and nimble enough to fit down ATV trails. I love the 1960s Italian bread van crossed with Jeep shape of it and all the silly Easter eggs. They’re a lot of fun, albeit a bit demanding.
That thing is a spectacular POS.
Piece of sophistication ? It sure is. Almost as capable as the wrangler.
Our twins each have one, both have been flawless going on 5 years now...for $23k in 2019...they were cheap college transportation.
@@joshua7426 Laughable.
You've either never gone off-road in a Wrangler vs this Fiat crapshoot, or the wrangler has gone so far down in ability since Fiat got the franchise that You're technically correct.
Either way, find yourself an older wrangler from before Fiat, something inline 6 and you'll quickly see it outperform this dinky plastic hot wheel off road any day.
@mandolorian1176 you would be wrong, outside of rock crawling and sand dune climbing it's gone every where my other jeeps have gone, from trails to mud bogging.
Another example :
You hate your enemy...
Invite him for " DINNER " ... !!!!
😅😅😅
The transmission is absolutely intolerant to missing fluid changes
There are different transmissions depending on the trim and country. The zf 9 speed is pretty reliable.
What is the ideal interval? I'm at 70,000 and thinking it's time.
pretty much every car turns out to be unreliable if you don’t do suggested mainteinance
Looks gorgeous
JEEP RENEGADE MENTIONED!!! I love mine
Think of it as a modern Suzuki Samurai and you'll probably like it more. ;)
My latitude hasn't let me down yet although I would much rather have a wrangler haha
We have two of these as company cars. For reference, at my job I often I have to go on construction worksites which obviously often times involve some light off-roading. Before this we had a FWD Ford Escape that got stuck a few times, and before that a Ford Focus that was a forced pavement princess. I asked my boss if he'd be willing to shop for something other than a Ford for the next car, he said yeah, I suggested Jeep because I think we should get something that sits high off the ground, is 4WD, can carry our equipment, and doesn't cost that much. After doing some car shopping, the Renegade fit the bill and that's what we got. So far it's been my favorite vehicle we've had yet. But apparently the one my coworker drives breaks a lot so my boss hasn't been as happy with it as the Fords were. And I spent the majority of 2020 in and out of the shop on mine due to a funky electrical issue that kept shutting the car down mid-trip. Otherwise I enjoy driving them, and I love the amenities. We're about to swap em out soon and my boss wants to go back to Ford. Fingers crossed for 4WD Mavericks, I already suggested it but... my boss might be skeptical with my suggestions after these Renegades. I told him they share a platform with the Escape, so maybe that'll help convince him.
How many SUV of the same size can go where this car can?
A LOT of them.
Some models from Subaru, Suzuki, Dacia / Renault, Fiat, and a lot more. If you don't value reliability there are the VW and Audi ones, and the chinese brand ones from Baic, Changan, Chery, Haval, Great Wall, etc.
Fiat Uno
I had a 4x4 Renegade (non-Trailhawk), and it was alright. Great commuter and very spacious. I never took it on any trails because it had the other front bumper (lower approach angle).
Is the air getting a little too thin in Colorado for your brain to work? 😅
It’s a great funky boxy car with some Easter eggs too. Owned one for a bit.
Landfill Jeep should be punished for inventing such garbage
My used 2015 renegade had 3 major problems within my 1 year of owning it. 2 clutches and a shift linkage and yes I knew how to drive a manual properly. My wife’s 2018 has been good except for burning a shitload of oil which is a known issue. I had the 1.4T and hers is the 2.4. I loved the look of it and the interior I just couldn’t be left stranded on the side of the road for a 3rd time. I bought it at 62,000 miles and traded it at 78,000.
Were these things even more unreliable than Subarus? They were everywhere 5 years ago. Now you hardly see them.
Subarus these days tend to be pretty reliable. Jeeps are still having issues.
After 5 years they get totaled as repair costs more than the car is worth.
I looked into one a few years back and was deterred by pretty bad reliability ratings and reviews. Also while it does get better gas mileage than larger jeep and off-road oriented offerings, that engine gets pretty bad gas mileage for a cross over, especially the latest models.
There's just better options for most people that either don't need the off road capability or don't mind having a bigger vehicle.
@@RKmndo I wouldn't say Jeeps are struggling with reliability since about 1/4 of the cars in my area are Jeeps anywhere from 1-80 years old
It maybe an Italian made Jeep, but it’s still a Jeep. I’ve had my Renegade for over 2 years and I love it. Never had any problems(as of now), gets great gas mileage, it’s spacious, a lil speedy for a 4 cylinder and it drives smoothly and not noisy like the wranglers & gladiators from what I heard. And the best part, it can be used whether it’s for road, or a daily commute Jeep.
Ok but the little jeeps and the sasquatch on the on the windows are pretty cool.
Unfortunately they don’t make them in USA anymore. I had a 2022 was loads of problems I ended up getting rid of it. Probably a lemon but I loved it so much. It was in for repairs more then I drove it
Always thought it was cute. Looking for one to play with..like exactly the same colors you have. Didn't these come with removable tops the first years?
I absolutely loved mine. Had one identical to that. Took it through parts of the Mojave desert on regular highway tires, I drove right around suburbans, f-150s and broncos that were stuck. And because it's so small it would be futile to try and help them so I just kept riding
My mom would be keeping her leased renegade if it hadn’t already spent 7 months out of a 3 year lease at the dealer for electrical issues.
Speaker issues, park sensor issues, needed a body harness swap for some reason, Electric sunroof issues, blind post monitor alert issues, window switches not working. Oh and sometimes it just doesn’t recognize the car keys.
Steaming POS we will never consider another one.
I know some people have had great luck, but the thing has had so many issues and we’ve only put 12k miles on it.
After owning one for a few years I can say, no it is not a Rubicon replacement but it was fun. I used to love its capabilities on trails and especially in sugar sand.
Bro that's what I want and you have it...respect that beast
It surprises me people always forget the trailhawks came with front + rear lockers. Given what these cars are marketed for you'd think it'd be the first thing people would talk abt.
False... Only the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk have a rear locking differential. The Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee Trailhawk doesn't have lockers, just a traction control program that acts like auto locking differential, but still way more capable than the no Trailhawk version...
Then, if you want a front locker too, then, there's only one alternative: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
My buddy had a cherokee trailhawk and that thing was actually pretty good for off-roading. Lockable diffs, crawl mode and a few other things.
That traction control is amazing
I was in a standard transmission one trying to get on the freeway when I worked in used cars. I found it so shockingly, unbelievably gutless. I was in second gear and absolutely had to rev the hell out of it trying to get to highway speed. It took me quite a while to reach 100 kmh.
One of my friends owns this car and man do I love to ride in it whenever I would go out to bars or cruses, and it was in this bright yellow color too. Definitely a good starter keep for those who are looking to get their first car and want and jeep but cheap. You get what you pay for and it’s pretty decent! :D
I drive one, it is great in urban driving. Never gets hurt jumping an unseen curb. The rear hatch area is wide enough for large objects. Had to have the A/C compressor and a radiator replaced under warranty. And I replaced the low speed radiator fan resistor for less than the warranty deductable. This one has the Chrysler 2.4 that has been refined over the years. I would avoid the Fiat turbo engine.
It gets only 26.5 mpg which is common for any awd. However it isn't as hard on tires as many awd vehicles tend to be.
These are actually very capable, and the Fiat Panda is one of the best 4x4s in Europe.
It's better looking & driving than any KIA i've been in. Cant go wrong in a Jeep they say!
ive always hated these things but they were available in a gorgeous teal color
Looks great my booty 😂. I’ve always despised them. If it’s not a wrangler or grand Cherokee, it’s not a real jeep.
Just traded ours in since it was at 90k miles & from research show most transmissions implode by 120k. However it drove well. Did amazing in the snow. However we decided on a Forester to replace the Renegade
this car is so popular in brazil it’s crazyyy you actually see it everywhere you go, from 2015 to today models 😭😭
I drove a Fiat 500 for about 5 years. Love the car, didn’t go easy on it either. The Chrysler produced plastics parts in the car gave me the most trouble.
The Renegade is an American car that’s perfect for the foreign market, not for the domestic market. Loathed in the states and loved overseas.
In Brazil 🇧🇷 this car is a case of success, it costs so expensive but you see a lot of Renegades on the streets, Jeep should change its name from Renegade to Beloved, because you communly see people driving this car.
In brazil, the renegade even being a 4x4, it get stuck on everything even in a street bump or in a street hole lol
In Brazil we make a lot of memes about this car xD specially for the models different from trailhawk with weaker engine, it's like a pumped up Fiat Uno😂 but I agree it looks cool
I had a trailhawk when i wasn't into cars too much, grew to not enjoy it. But then in retrospect I actually liked it a lot and i honestly wouldnt mind another 😅
I leased a 500X for nearly free, even with a trade in with negative equity that I had to get rid of, and living in Seattle it was a great idgaf car. Parking in ridiculously tight garages as it fit anywhere, beating it up on the way to the mountain or hikes, and you could even bias the awd to the rear wheels and it was the ultimate donut machine. Sorry to whoever owns it now, if it’s still running…
As a jeep owner a WJ I have to say I much prefer to look of the Fiat as other people have said the old Fiat Panda was a very capable 4x4
My grandparents have 2 2016 trailhawk models and they had so many issues. the fake leather door card trim is peeling on all four doors of both cars. Dont get them.
People spoke poorly of the Honda Element too, but years later it turns out that people who actually bought them really like them (these may not survive as long a Elements do).
Here in Brazil these things was a success, we even got newwr versions with better performance
In Brazil it's called Renegade and it's less equipped.
I have 2 of them, mines an anvil Grey Trailhawk..with upgrades including a 4 Inch lift.. and my gf has the general Lee orange latitude both have the my sky roofs and we love these vehicles...reliable and drives like a dream
Jeep Renegades were very hyped and popular back in the day. everyone had one.
Honestly, I think they look fun. Everyone knows Wranglers are exceptional offroad.. it's more fun watching these little things prove people wrong (I say this as a Wrangler/Gladiator owner BTW).
I had one of those, not the Trailhawk. It was ok, the evaporator went out fixed under warranty, bought the only problem I had.
Its actually a reliable and capable vehicle. Ive seen good reviews on the Trailhawk version. I wouldnt mind having one.
I actually have one. I'm European, I paied 40k euro to have it and I love it as much as my own life. I understand is not as big as a Wrangler, but is bringing me everywhere under any condition. Btw, I thought 500x was the copy, that why 500x lost the 4wd almost immediately to maintain the 2wd versions only.
Fiat 500x is really capable for an suv and has one of the best handling/comfort platforms in it's class.
"Plastisc fantastic" 😂😂😂😂
They actually are amazing. Save for the Multi-Air failure. I got to 124k and the brakes still had 3/16ths left on them