2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4x4 - Off Road And Track Review

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  • Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
  • Off-road and track testing the 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4x4. This is a small crossover from Jeep, featuring a 2.4L I4 producing 180 HP which I’ll be comparing to the Honda HR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and the Mazda CX-5. This also is this event’s overall winner, the Northwest Automotive Press Association’s Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year, as well as winning the CUV category. Starting with the drawbacks, the Jeep is fairly heavy, weighing just under 3600 lbs when there are certainly lighter small CUVs out there. It also has a high drag coefficient of 0.37. Combining these factors, even when matched with a 9 speed automatic transmission, fuel economy suffers as a result. With a combined rating of 24 mpg, it only tops the significantly more powerful Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Rear legroom is also limited. Drawbacks aside, the Jeep packs a lot of value. The interior is very well done, it can tow up to 2000 lbs, and it has an enormous amount of off-road features and has 8.7 inches of ground clearance. It’s strong capabilities off-road made it the crowd favorite at this year’s event.
    This vehicle was tested as part of the 2015 Northwest Automotive Press Association’s Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year competition. The vehicle category and competing vehicles are below:
    Compact Utility Vehicles:
    2016 Honda HR-V - • 2016 Honda HR-V - Off ...
    2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk - • 2015 Jeep Renegade Tra...
    2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport - • 2015 Mitsubishi Outlan...
    2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - • 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe ...
    2016 Mazda CX-5 - • 2016 Mazda CX-5 - Off ...
    Family Utility Vehicles: (Released May 26)
    2015 Ford Edge - • 2015 Ford Edge Sport A...
    2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk - • 2015 Jeep Cherokee Tra...
    2016 Kia Sorento - • 2016 Kia Sorento - Off...
    2015 Nissan Murano - • 2015 Nissan Murano - O...
    2015 Subaru Outback - • 2015 Subaru Outback - ...
    Premium Compact Utility Vehicles: (Released May 27)
    2015 Buick Encore - • 2015 Buick Encore AWD ...
    2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport - • 2015 Land Rover Discov...
    2015 Lexus NX200t F Sport - • 2015 Lexus NX200t F Sp...
    2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 - • 2015 Mercedes GLA250 4...
    2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country - • 2015 Volvo V60 Cross C...
    Premium Utility Vehicles: (Released May 28)
    2016 Acura MDX - • 2016 Acura MDX SH AWD ...
    2015 BMW X5 M - • 2015 BMW X5 M - Track ...
    2015 BMW X6 M - • 2015 BMW X6 M - Track ...
    2015 Cadillac Escalade - • 2015 Cadillac Escalade...
    2015 Mercedes ML400 - • 2015 Mercedes ML400 4M...
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg TDI - • 2015 Volkswagen Touare...
    Pickups: (Released May 29)
    2015 Ford F-150 - • 2015 Ford F-150 4x4 - ...
    2015 GMC Canyon - • 2015 GMC Canyon 4WD - ...
    2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel - • 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiese...
    2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro - • 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD...
    Extreme Capability Vehicles: (Released May 30)
    2015 Ram Power Wagon - • 2015 Ram 2500 Power Wa...
    2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - • 2015 Toyota 4Runner TR...
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  • @EngineeringExplained
    @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад +98

    To the guy asking about the fog lights at 5:45 (who's disabled replies), these are steering responsive fog lights. They turn on in the direction you're turning so you can see better into the corner. Several manufacturers do this.

    • @slyfox2151
      @slyfox2151 9 лет назад +3

      Engineering Explained Ah, I thought so but wasn't sure.

    • @bmwmsport11
      @bmwmsport11 9 лет назад +5

      Nice feature. I thought the water had shorted something down there so the lights came on depending on which way the steering was turning lmao.

    • @madalexzombie
      @madalexzombie 9 лет назад +1

      Engineering Explained It's strange. Fog lights should definitely be off before entering water. Otherwise they may crack because of fast glass temperature changing.
      P.S. On the video sometimes the left is on, sometimes the right, sometimes both.

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад +8

      Alexander Konotop These aren't table lamp bulbs haha, they can take a little thermal action. Lights are pretty efficient these days regardless, so they probably don't generate much heat.

    • @madalexzombie
      @madalexzombie 9 лет назад

      Engineering Explained Some of them are quite hot, there are lots of mentions at different forums. And the suffered cars are not always old. Here is an example with photos:
      www.team-bhp.com/forum/technical-stuff/135206-mystery-cracked-fog-lamps.html
      Most of mentions are unfortunately without photos, just forum questions like "omg, my fog lights are cracked, what could it be?". So sometimes it happens though some of lights types maybe aren't really hot and so won't crack.

  • @ZoidsXtwonine
    @ZoidsXtwonine 9 лет назад +67

    Okay, it's official. I'm in love with the Renegade.

    • @mkp1214
      @mkp1214 8 лет назад +3

      You know it has a fiat chassis, and body

    • @ZoidsXtwonine
      @ZoidsXtwonine 8 лет назад +21

      +Petite Penguin I know. DON'T CARE! Lol

    • @blublum7916
      @blublum7916 8 лет назад +2

      +Petite Penguin fiats are extremely well made now. Jeep needed that.

    • @mkp1214
      @mkp1214 8 лет назад +1

      ***** yes but there not made for offroading and they didnt change anything on the jeep thats actually known for offroading

    • @cttbbt6640
      @cttbbt6640 7 лет назад

      Blu Blum how do you figure? fiat jeep chrysler ram consistently end up at the very bottom of the list for reliability ratings. They have the last few years

  • @UCGhy34YYL0R3LirWIvhvxng
    @UCGhy34YYL0R3LirWIvhvxng 9 лет назад +65

    Did she show you her favourite hidden Jeep grille? :^)

  • @onefastcyclist
    @onefastcyclist 7 лет назад +2

    I just spent 5 days in one of these in Death Valley. Driving on the
    highway to the park revealed a tall vehicle with a relativity narrow
    track that didn't encourage anything over moderate corning speeds. The
    2.4 engine seemed to designed with NVH (noise,vibration & harshness)
    to encourage people to opt for the V-6 on Jeep's larger offerings. The
    seats are not comfortable on a long trip and NEED a lumbar adjustment
    like the Latitude model has. The automatic transmission occasionally
    left us flat footed for long moments after pressing on the gas pedal.
    However, on the Jeep trails and dirt roads the little guy earned it's
    nick name: MIGHTY MOUSE! Its off-road capabilities at a low price are
    the reasons to purchase one of these. Rather then compare it to other small crossovers,
    think of it as a cheaper and more comfortable alternative to a Wrangler
    for moderate trails.

  • @shipmate3577
    @shipmate3577 8 лет назад +20

    This trail is more like a long drive way for folks in the northwest. I'd like to see the differential kick in and some tires not all touching the ground at once.

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  8 лет назад +2

      +Shipmate Haha, this was filmed in the Northwest.

    • @shipmate3577
      @shipmate3577 8 лет назад +3

      Figures... looks like my folks' driveway in Oregon.

    • @darkcwboy
      @darkcwboy 7 лет назад +2

      Shipmate dirt everyday too the renegade on black bear pass where a couple of time he was only on three wheel. It did ok. I wouldn't use this as an extreme off road vehicle but use it kind of how they have it here where there is cut trails. for extreme 4x4 of build me a capable vehicle do to that.

    • @Mteeinside
      @Mteeinside 5 лет назад +1

      @@EngineeringExplained so why are all 4 tires touching the ground at once? This saleswoman is walking you through how to drive through the course which convinces me that you have no clue what your doing. Drive your fiat around town feeling like a tough guy. Please dont forget that your REAL COOL and VERY AWESOME while you run this course.

    • @kilroywashere9343
      @kilroywashere9343 4 года назад

      Shipmate really anyone who lives In the mountains

  • @vanessajanzen4564
    @vanessajanzen4564 5 лет назад +3

    I own this jeep and love it. The all seasons will walk through anything in four low. Very good auto!

  • @Enzo187
    @Enzo187 9 лет назад +86

    you didnt go through mud you went through dirty water.

    • @Midgeer
      @Midgeer 4 года назад +1

      If only more people expanded the replies. lol.

    • @MyCrippledWings
      @MyCrippledWings 4 года назад

      They keep praising how capable these renegades are. Going through stuff a lowered Honda civic could easily do. Lol.

  • @alishanmao
    @alishanmao 8 лет назад +4

    whats the difference between Trailhawk and longitude? can anyone tell if its only ground clearance?

    • @TheKagedd
      @TheKagedd 7 лет назад

      Trailhawk (abrv as TH) offers a variety of things over the longitude (abrv as LON) (called the latitude in the U.S.).
      The TH has an increased ground clearance, a Rock Mode on the Select Terrain system, 3 red tow hooks in the U.S. / 2 in other markets, a 4x4 Low system, higher placed air intake (for water fording), reinforced electrical system (for water fording also), TH is only available as 4x4, TH is only availble with the 2.4L Tigershark engine & 9-Speed ZF transmission in the U.S. (other markets have an EcoDiesel available).
      The LON/LAT models have 4x4 as an option, lowered ride height, in the U.S. the LAT model has the option for different transmissions and engine combinations all have the option to have 4x4 or FWD, it is basically a sport model with the ability to add on a few goodies, however, standard are body colored door handles, UConnect 5.0, 5in TFT display, my sky is an option, UConnect 6.5 is an option, heated seats are an option, all of these are not options on the Sport model. The TH is based off of the LON/LAT model

    • @alishanmao
      @alishanmao 7 лет назад +2

      Thank you for a detailed Answer. When looking to buy a compact Off Roader, I did a lot of research and Finally Bought myself a 2017 Suzuki Jimny. Reason for the decision was that we do not have rocks in UAE. we have Desert and Suzuki Jimny is like a Crab on sand. Renegade won't have much luck on Sand. I went to Jeep Dealer many times in Dubai and every time they told me, if I need to goto desert I better get a Wrangler. as Renegade is not designed for that sort of Off Roading.
      Seeing How Suzuki Jimny owners pull circles around Expensive modified Wranglers and expensive Nissan Patrols stuck in Desert, I went for Suzuki Jimny and my First test in Desert with Jimny were surprisingly good. This Vehicle just floats over sand without even deflating tires. I purposely dug it in the sand with 2 wheel drive mode. Switch to 4WD, dug in sand more. then Switch to 4WD Low and it backed off so fine that I was surprised.
      I had Ford Ranger WildTrack, Ford F150 and Later an Expedition. All of those were like rocks digging and getting stuck in sand every time I brought them in. Yes Unfair to say that as I am not an experienced Desert Driver, but again same in experienced Desert Driver as I am, Suzuki Jimny Never got stuck :D
      Only Issue with Jimny is that its slow, not much powerful and outdated tech. Jeep Renegade has new Tech, Great Sound System, comfort of 4 doors and boot space, and 9 speed Auto with 2.4L engine giving almost as good Fuel consumption as Suzuki Jimny 1.3L DOHC Engine. but again I go to Desert Weekly and I would be spending more time digging Renegade out of sand than Enjoying driving :D
      I still love the looks and interior of Renegade. Unfortunately Trailhawk is not released in UAE yet i believe, or else I might have taken it.

    • @TheKagedd
      @TheKagedd 7 лет назад

      alishanmao Good choice and congrats on the purchase. the Jimny can defiantly run circles around heavily modified JKs.

    • @alishanmao
      @alishanmao 7 лет назад

      Thanks Buddy. I met the owner of Liwa Suzuki Jimny Team at SkyHub RC Airfield. They all know me due to my videos on RUclips and when they saw me with New Jimny they were so happy and welcomed me to team. I hope to find time to go off roading with Jimny Team in coming months.
      He told me he will introduce me to a guy who can reprogram the ECU to get more power out of engine. But I am not kinda in mood to do that. I might just add Spacers and Under Plates for protection and go Hit the Desert straight. This Vehicle is way too much fun to drive over sand. it drifts, it climbs without any issues and if deflate the tires, it will climb to the top of Jabel Al Faya Sand Dune too :)
      I shall post regular videos of my Desert adventures in Jimny Soon.

    • @markbrown7936
      @markbrown7936 7 лет назад

      alishanmao hey btw love the channel keep up the good work didn't know you were into cars though!

  • @Franco96GTA
    @Franco96GTA 9 лет назад +4

    The first Italian Jeep... And it's beautiful and reliable. I like the Renegade, because i feel it an our creation

    • @freddybell8328
      @freddybell8328 9 лет назад +1

      Its not an italian creation dont claim a jeep as an italian creation. You have no respect.

    • @Franco96GTA
      @Franco96GTA 9 лет назад

      Obsidian Viper The Jeep isn't an Italian creation, but the Renegade is, as well as all the Jeep that will come after her, Now the FCA has bought half of America with Chrysler, and also the Viper you have as image is under the control FCA.

    • @GreenJeep1998
      @GreenJeep1998 9 лет назад +1

      Obsidian Viper Actually, it's about as close to an Italian Creation as a Jeep can currently get. It's built in Italy at the same plant and on the platform that the Fiat 500X is. It looks the Jeep part, and I'm sure Jeep had plenty of input into the engineering of the vehicle's off road capability too.........but it is very Italian.

    • @freddybell8328
      @freddybell8328 9 лет назад +1

      Franco96Juve both of you are wrong it is an american jeep because jeep is an american brand even with fca. The jeep was designed and engineered by american minds and even if you argue that its an italian jeep because its assembled in Italy you cant weigh were its made over the design and engineering if you think that way then where did the materials come from?

    • @Franco96GTA
      @Franco96GTA 9 лет назад +1

      Obsidian Viper The Renegade uses the same plant of 500X, it was engineered by Italian engineers, it mounts italian engine and it use the same materials of 500X and of the FCA group. Resigned, now the Jeep is Italian, also the Cherokee mounts Italian engine and transmission, it use plastic from Fiat and it is designed by Italian engineers. Now the Jeep has only the name and its nature from off-road American. Indeed even the more because the new Jeep will also be 4x2 and SUV for the city, like 500X.

  • @TehMobil
    @TehMobil 9 лет назад

    I've noticed a few easter eggs on my JK wrangler over the years. I love how the designers incorporate the 7 bars and little climbing jeeps all over!

  • @MidnightMoon88
    @MidnightMoon88 4 года назад +3

    I love my Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 🔥❣️

  • @SoFloLuca
    @SoFloLuca 9 лет назад

    Love it!! Now Jeep has a serious line-up from top to bottom!

  • @kilroywashere9343
    @kilroywashere9343 4 года назад +1

    The renegades grill and number are the perfect match for it, it looks like it’s thinking of why he has a Jeep badge on him
    “I’m not a Jeep, I look like the love child of a Kia Soul and an FJ cruiser”

  • @justlife2129
    @justlife2129 4 года назад

    You can't expect a lot of real off-road capability with this type of vehicles. But it is short, not bad on fuel, not bad ground clearance good approach/departure angles... I am buying one for my wife as she always scrapes the hell of the front and rear bumpers.

  • @coscorrodrift
    @coscorrodrift 9 лет назад +10

    "Contact with the extinct reptile" LOL
    You loved the dinosaur, didn't ya?

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад +10

      coscorrodrift Big fan of Herman the Dino. I believe other journalists called him a different name, but he let know Herman was preferred.

    • @papayaman123
      @papayaman123 9 лет назад

      coscorrodrift hehehe

  • @4wdsome444
    @4wdsome444 5 лет назад +3

    I’m starting to like it, it’s everything I need in a car now I don’t need to drive big family 4x4’s anymore

  • @Jonny_Haas
    @Jonny_Haas 7 лет назад

    Im in love of this car!

  • @hankmoody9041
    @hankmoody9041 8 лет назад

    I like this thing alot. It's slowly growing on people

  • @mattmers
    @mattmers 8 лет назад +2

    I like how she said we are not going to do the other puddle @5:42 Clear reason why Subaru did their press even for the Crosstrek in Iceland while Jeep did a trail with a hill and a few puddles.

  • @jeepncrowd
    @jeepncrowd 9 лет назад +1

    She was mistaken. It doesn't have a locking rear diff. The lock feature converts it from an AWD type vehicle that allows power slipping between the front and rear tires to a true 4x4 vehicle that forces power more evenly between the front and back.

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад +1

      jeepncrowd Really? That's a big difference. :/

    • @snowcat3116
      @snowcat3116 6 лет назад +1

      jeepncrowd True, it only lock the electronic operated clutch between front and rear axle. Same design on a 4wd Nissan Qashkai or my 4wd Dacia Duster. Why it say "lock" ? Because otherwise the mode is "auto" so you can't tell if the car is running on 2 or 4wd

  • @MucsDeMic
    @MucsDeMic 4 года назад +1

    6:59 Driving Sports TV guy :D

  • @aronjohn84
    @aronjohn84 9 лет назад

    that's what ABS DOES!! YOUR GOING TO FEEL IT!!!!

  • @prandomable
    @prandomable 9 лет назад

    The Hill Descent Mode, it is controlled by the engine brake or disk brake?

  • @defiantmopar
    @defiantmopar 9 лет назад +1

    The Trailhawk is a ringer in any kind of off-road comparison in this class. Should compare apples to apples with a Latitude or Limited trim.

  • @Sireristof1332
    @Sireristof1332 9 лет назад +10

    No subaru XV :(
    Really wanted to see this car

    • @ZacGolus
      @ZacGolus 9 лет назад

      Sireristof1332 No..its better lol.

  • @Dragonfly35RacingTeam
    @Dragonfly35RacingTeam 6 лет назад +1

    That's actually impressive offroad for such a low little suv (barely can be called an suv). But I always thought these were city machines while on the road seeing them.

  • @loganblakemusic
    @loganblakemusic 7 лет назад +1

    lmao the lady at 0:16

  • @bakari88ward
    @bakari88ward 7 лет назад

    I don't even like the Renegade but people that own them seem to like it so much when I see them drive by.

  • @RhinoMotorsAbj
    @RhinoMotorsAbj 8 лет назад +21

    That IS NOT offroad, IT IS a Terrain Road!!! Turn on side in the bush and that's a really OFFROAD, which it means OFF the ROAD, it mean WITH NO ROAD under the wheel buddy!!!
    Here in Africa a toyota corolla taxi run on much worse road than that every day!!!

    • @EvilSl0th
      @EvilSl0th 8 лет назад +8

      +Nicola Monti when testing vehicles, they dont let you go off the beaten track... they dont know the people driving the car or their abilities as a driver, so they put them on something a soccer mom can handle. i took one of these in 24 inch deep snow in a test drive just to see when it would loose traction... it didnt. had a little trouble stopping on the ice though. the extra weight is great for getting going, but more mass means more distance in the stopping.

    • @MagnusHedemark
      @MagnusHedemark 8 лет назад +4

      It's okay that the drivers weren't allowed offroad, but it's dishonest to offer a review where it's stated that the vehicle is really good offroad when it was never actually taken offroad to confirm the suspicion.

    • @nidivellir7456
      @nidivellir7456 6 лет назад +1

      When they say "off-road" they mean off the main asphalt roads

    • @alphasigmasezon8597
      @alphasigmasezon8597 6 лет назад +1

      It can't cross water higher than 19" ( 48cm ). Is the badest point of it

  • @sirwheezy4370
    @sirwheezy4370 8 лет назад

    Would you recommend this as a college vehicle ?

  • @pensive69
    @pensive69 8 лет назад

    is it erroneous to swap street tires when doing the offroad test portions?

  • @Beer_Dad1975
    @Beer_Dad1975 9 лет назад

    So, according to a bunch of journalists, if you are looking at buying a small, stylish automatic 4x4 to take off-roading regularly, this is the one to have... uh, something very is wrong with that sentence... I do love the easter eggs though, that's the kind of thing that makes you fall in love with a vehicle long term.

  • @masonmethot3186
    @masonmethot3186 8 лет назад +2

    People underestimate the Jeep Renegade, and pretty much every other new Jeep that isn't big loud and made of metal.

    • @endocry
      @endocry 8 лет назад +3

      +mason methot I'm convinced there's about 500 "Jeep guys" that are just complete a-holes and will crap on everything made after the 1970's. Unfortunately they rub off on more casual viewers of the Renegade.

    • @masonmethot3186
      @masonmethot3186 8 лет назад

      endocry I hear ya. Even they most biggest Jeep Fans will crap on 4 door wranglers and call them mall crawlers and absolutely hate them. I always wanted a 4 door cause it is more convenient but now I'm afraid it will just get made fun of.

    • @masonmethot3186
      @masonmethot3186 8 лет назад

      endocry I've never heard them call 4 doors mini vans but hey, different everywhere I guess :/

    • @EliteStricker
      @EliteStricker 5 лет назад

      They're not even jeep! Damn.. it's fiat Chrysler with just the jeep name. Fiat is a horrible Italian company and Chrysler is crap also. That thing won't last.

  • @BassManBobBassCovers
    @BassManBobBassCovers 9 лет назад

    Same ground clearance as a Subaru Crosstrek, but a pretty cool crossover!

  • @elevatorman5468
    @elevatorman5468 5 лет назад +4

    The cheapest and best off-roader. Like a poor man’s Jeep Wrangler.

  • @marybystry7719
    @marybystry7719 4 года назад +1

    Love my Jeep renegade

  • @ubacow7109
    @ubacow7109 9 лет назад

    I like the renegade and Ive been debating on either the latitude or the trailhawk. I dont usually buy Americans cars because of reliability reasons, especially from jeep, but i really do like the Renegade and this model is made by fiat so I really dont know if that means better or worse reliability. Between the latitude and the trailhawk what is more comfortable? Im aslo debating on the mazda CX5 I test drove that as well and it was very quiet and nice on the inside. Im going to try the Honda HRV soon as well. Anyone got any recomendations or comments?

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад

      William Su I think if you never plan on taking it off-road the Honda/Mazda make more sense (economical, historically reliable, better fuel economy). If you are going to be using it to have some fun off-road, the Renegade will keep you smiling. :)

  • @epictacero
    @epictacero 9 лет назад

    I see so much potential in this car but please keep make it more intimidating right now it just seems weird to me the interior looks really nice with an exterior or redesign I'd really consider buying this car in the future

  • @Camhin1
    @Camhin1 9 лет назад

    Interesting look

  • @joloui2035
    @joloui2035 9 лет назад +2

    i woud wait til they fix all the bugs in that transmission, same as in the cherokee, they have ad countless reflashes and they replace 12 transmissions/week in the US.

  • @cmanlovespancakes
    @cmanlovespancakes 9 лет назад

    I am surprised they didn't have its stablemate the Fiat 500X in the mix. Though the 500x has not yet been introduced in the US it is going to be out in a month. They share the same platform and drive train with different exteriors.

  • @AlvaroQF
    @AlvaroQF 9 лет назад

    Excellent review, if you had to choose between the Jeep Renegade and a Land Rover Discovery Sport which would you choose?

    • @shlonk
      @shlonk 9 лет назад

      Land Rover hands down no question.

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад +1

      Guess it depends how important luxuriousness is to you. Land Rover is certainly nicer, but far more expensive. The Jeep was fun!

    • @AlvaroQF
      @AlvaroQF 9 лет назад

      AevzOfficial Thanks for your reply.

    • @AlvaroQF
      @AlvaroQF 9 лет назад

      Engineering Explained Thank you for the reply and the review.

  • @EvilSl0th
    @EvilSl0th 8 лет назад

    i plan to purchase one of these. since it isnt really gonna be for offroading, i will get the 'sport' model. same power, but doesnt have skid plates and hooks. but i took it for a test drive today and was very impressed. we took it through 2 feet of snow and had some good fun. i like the ride height and position. very solid vehicle. and in the test, i didnt drop under 25mpg. definitely great for winter driving.

    • @AStanton1966
      @AStanton1966 7 лет назад

      Get the off road model; more of an investment.

    • @EvilSl0th
      @EvilSl0th 7 лет назад

      A Stanton1966 I will not purchase an automatic transmission. I have my pride as a man

  • @slyfox2151
    @slyfox2151 9 лет назад +8

    5:45 Whats with the fog lights?

  • @joezhang4807
    @joezhang4807 9 лет назад +1

    24mpg is not a drawback, it is a strong point. this a true off road vehicle. is there any off road vehicle can get 24 mpg???

  • @Siskiyouoffroad
    @Siskiyouoffroad 9 лет назад +23

    This obviously isn't your fault or anything, but man this off-road course is weak.
    A good off-road course needs to test clearance, approach/departure angles, and traction. This course didn't really do any of those things, besides one section of that hill. Why don't they make this an actual test instead of just having you drive through some puddles? Seriously a sedan could do most of this.

    • @joemsevenfifty9714
      @joemsevenfifty9714 9 лет назад +7

      Kenny TV "instead of just having you drive through some puddles"
      "But not that puddle" XD

  • @JeffManseau
    @JeffManseau 9 лет назад

    Does it come with the technically knowledgeable female because my 2014 Wrangler did not and it's a huge bummer that I have to go and procure that aftermarket now.

  • @evgenisibirkin1277
    @evgenisibirkin1277 9 лет назад

    In the off-road portion of the video, I heard the lady explain that this Traihawk has a rear lockable differential..? I thought it had a centre diff lock, not rear! Am I mistaking?

    • @GBR080R
      @GBR080R 9 лет назад

      Evgeni Sibirkin I doubt it has a lockable rear diff- like say a Rubicon. I think it's a center diff but powering the rear axle. So it "locks in" the rear axle- that's my guess

    • @jeepncrowd
      @jeepncrowd 9 лет назад

      She was mistaken. It doesn't have a locking rear diff. The lock feature converts it from an AWD type vehicle that allows power slipping between the front and rear tires to a true 4x4 vehicle that forces power more evenly between the front and back.

    • @GreenJeep1998
      @GreenJeep1998 9 лет назад

      I thought it was a center diff that used the ABS as a form of traction management and that the KL Cherokee Trailhawk had the rear locker while the Rubicons and Power Wagons had lockers on both ends.

  • @WannabeGearHead
    @WannabeGearHead 9 лет назад

    I've watch a couple in this series, no Subaru Forester?

  • @Marty1568
    @Marty1568 9 лет назад

    haha someone needs to count how many times you said "ok" when she was explaining everything. Great video though!

  • @SuperFrams
    @SuperFrams 6 лет назад

    Lol we need an "okay" counter on this video.

  • @yusheng4637
    @yusheng4637 7 лет назад

    This must be at Tahuya!

  • @dha588
    @dha588 9 лет назад +1

    What are some features that this car has that the Subaru XV doesn't?

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад +1

      David Ha Different traction modes, locking center, worse fuel economy. :)

    • @AaronFabbri
      @AaronFabbri 6 лет назад

      + 500 lb tow capacity. this looks interesting for a small 2000lb tow-capable, off-road capable, modern vehicle

  • @thegreatfalcon5
    @thegreatfalcon5 9 лет назад

    Engineering Explained nothing here I couldn't do in my '01 impreza rustwagon though.... I mean... These "off-roads" look just a tad smoother than the roads around here....

  • @RadhakrishnanMudliar
    @RadhakrishnanMudliar 3 года назад

    Also please review FCA multijet ii 2.0 liter diesel engine

  • @busterscrugs
    @busterscrugs 9 лет назад +3

    Why didn't you compare it to something along the lines of a Subaru Forester or Forester XT? I suspect it would've beaten every other vehicle tested.

  • @MindOfManZaar
    @MindOfManZaar 9 лет назад

    Tahuya State Forest in Washington!

  • @chriskeiley5343
    @chriskeiley5343 9 лет назад +1

    this is honestly so much like the fiat 500l except with the outdated 2.4l. by the way hp doesnt matter, its torque that does the hard work, however often overlooked by most editors and vehicle testors. perhaps this car wont die on ya due to low oil ( often seen the 2.4l burn oil, which supplies the intake valve actuators) over all i see this thing in 2 aspects, yes its new and its cool, yet as a professional I fully anticipate there to be many problems with it based on little research and development. this vehicle has been rushed to market using many of the same components as the cherokee which has proven to be problematic. the hill descent? yeah ford has perfected that 7 years ago? you may wonder why the less aggressive tires... i am confident that is for ride quality as owners will probably almost never use it offroad due to very limited capability.

  • @RadhakrishnanMudliar
    @RadhakrishnanMudliar 3 года назад

    Please review jeep compass diesel automatic 4x4

  • @DudeIPlayCoD
    @DudeIPlayCoD 9 лет назад +4

    what is her favorite easteregg?? dammit jason

  • @thenivek13
    @thenivek13 9 лет назад

    Did she say "Iarq" mode at 4:14?

  • @Toastmaster_5000
    @Toastmaster_5000 9 лет назад

    Ever noticed manufacturers seem to have a tendency to either give you white or orange colored vehicles? Anyway pretty cool to see. Stuff like this is what makes me want to go off-roading.

  • @thebossisin1
    @thebossisin1 9 лет назад

    Location of offroad corse?

  • @fordfiveohh
    @fordfiveohh 2 года назад

    Am I the only one that wants the 56 to 1 crawl ratio on this one. This thing would be amazing if it had the same setup that my Cherokee Trailhawk has.

  • @PraviSlobodan
    @PraviSlobodan 7 лет назад +1

    How is 2000lbs of towing capacity a strong point? Please explain...

  • @YourNickIsTaken
    @YourNickIsTaken 9 лет назад

    For adults a great playground on Dagobah you found. Hmmm?

  • @joseantonio2118
    @joseantonio2118 8 лет назад +22

    my 95' civic can do this offroad track

  • @lrcb40
    @lrcb40 9 лет назад

    Dude! Your steering inputs while off road are waaay too erratic. Watch how much you over steer then correct. Are you nervous? Smoothly does it when off road (Land Rover off road instructor, me)

  • @and_rew9768
    @and_rew9768 4 месяца назад

    Jeep Renegade very best 🔝🏆🥇❤️

  • @EliteStricker
    @EliteStricker 5 лет назад +2

    Could have of offroaded that in my big wheel

  • @HumbledGod
    @HumbledGod 8 лет назад

    off roading became really popular in 2015 i dont remember honda pilots doing this lol

  • @Walaboro
    @Walaboro 9 лет назад

    The tires weren't the best and your vehicle controls were pretty jerky the Slolum ( how it's spelt?) didnt reveal under steer.

  • @2lazeblue
    @2lazeblue 7 лет назад +5

    I don't think anyone buys a jeep for fuel economy.

    • @nermket4849
      @nermket4849 7 лет назад +1

      They're just trying to reach another market. It's the same reason the jeep cherokee looks like an asian designed vehicle.

    • @acephantom903
      @acephantom903 7 лет назад +1

      In some parts of the country you need to be able to get to the trail in the first place. ;)
      Where I am to get to places where you need 4x4, you need to travel maybe 300-400 miles. Within 300 miles there are a few trails -- most of which you can handle with fwd if you are smart about it and there is 1 where people take their fancy rubicons to break it on man-made obstacles.

    • @2lazeblue
      @2lazeblue 7 лет назад

      the jeep cherokee is a fiat toro

    • @Nothingtoya
      @Nothingtoya 7 лет назад +1

      I certainly didn't buy mine for fuel economy, I get about 14mpg and my Cherokee will drive anywhere I need it too. It's a little Loud with air noise but the seats are pretty comfortable.
      It would be nice to see them come out with a more basic 4 wheel drive system with solid axles on both ends, besides the Wrangler.

    • @EliteStricker
      @EliteStricker 5 лет назад

      It's not jeep, it's fiat Chrysler just using jeep name. Fiat a horrible Italian company and crappy Chrysler is a bad mix

  • @Countcho
    @Countcho 8 лет назад +2

    the front looks nice. if it was a bit bigger and the back wasn't so ugly, it would be cooler

    • @EvilSl0th
      @EvilSl0th 8 лет назад

      +KyleTVProductions this is designed to be small. you want bigger, you go up to a different car. and when you mention the back being ugly (i dont personally mind it at all after seeing it in person) i laughed hard. the designer loves that part and you just destroyed his pride.

    • @Countcho
      @Countcho 8 лет назад

      Murray Kitson yeah true. actually when i see these in real life they seem bigger than how it looks on video xD they dont look that bad

    • @EvilSl0th
      @EvilSl0th 8 лет назад

      at over 6 feet tall... i appreciated the headroom in this. test drive showed me that the pedals were far enough away also. so very comfortable. japanese based cars seem to be ill matched for my height. even my current jetta i have to put the seat far back and the shifter is out a touch too far.

  • @DaycaterBrah
    @DaycaterBrah 9 лет назад

    at the beginning of the off road test to the end he said "ok" 24 times. Responded with "ok" 23 times. Just in case you were wondering. Because i was.

  • @eng.melbasel7551
    @eng.melbasel7551 8 лет назад

    the funny thing when he logged into the deep water the right fog light didn't work

  • @Countcho
    @Countcho 8 лет назад

    wait you can tow with this?

    • @beaviccoon470
      @beaviccoon470 4 года назад

      About 1.5 tonnes which I think is about 3500 pounds

  • @actionmethod
    @actionmethod 9 лет назад +2

    No introvert could ever drive this.

    • @GreenJeep1998
      @GreenJeep1998 9 лет назад

      So long as it wasn't painted like an Easter Egg, I would, and I'm very much an introvert.

    • @actionmethod
      @actionmethod 9 лет назад

      GreenJeep1998 It'd look like you were driving you bfs car lady.

    • @chriskeiley5343
      @chriskeiley5343 9 лет назад

      GreenJeep1998 exactly... on the street

    • @chriskeiley5343
      @chriskeiley5343 9 лет назад

      GreenJeep1998 exactly... on the street

    • @GreenJeep1998
      @GreenJeep1998 9 лет назад +1

      actionmethod One of these in black looks nice, and when optioned right, can be had for less than $28k. I'd go for the KL Trailhawk with the V-6 in black or dark grey instead though........and park it next to my XJ just to annoy purists.

  • @EruptionEddie
    @EruptionEddie 8 лет назад +6

    You used low range and hill decent for that?! Eesh you coulda done that in 2wd

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501 8 лет назад

      probably would've roasted the transmission had he not!

  • @MrWhitelightning73
    @MrWhitelightning73 9 лет назад

    Hard core.

  • @Pete3Heat
    @Pete3Heat 8 лет назад +20

    Sexy but way to much electronics on "Offroad" vehicles now days. To much shit to go wrong and too costly to fix because you cant do it youself anymore.

    • @directorjustin
      @directorjustin 8 лет назад +8

      Lots of things to go right too. :)

    • @nermket4849
      @nermket4849 7 лет назад

      It depends on what you want to do offroad. The most I would go offroad is a trail similar to the one in this video (even if I had a full size truck) or a beach.
      But for anything more technical, I'd rather have a dedicated offroad vehicle -- which likely wouldn't be street legal.

    • @High_Desert_Tanner
      @High_Desert_Tanner 5 лет назад +1

      Except that the ECU will tell you what's broken, and it's not hard to replace most sensors...

  • @genius-no5sl
    @genius-no5sl 5 лет назад +2

    Looks off road capable to me

  • @2008tourer
    @2008tourer 9 лет назад

    Why are you comparing Renegade with Santa Fe? They're not even in the same class.
    Oh, and understeer and long distance of braking can be caused by these tires, they're specified for terrain, am I right?

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад

      OskarK Santa Fe Sport is smaller than the Santa Fe.

    • @2008tourer
      @2008tourer 9 лет назад

      Oh well, okey. :) But still, it's bigger than Renegade. I think the competitor for Jeep in this class is ix35.

  • @InsanityHere
    @InsanityHere 8 лет назад

    My right hand would be obstructing my view of the display.
    So, no go.
    WRANGLER Is best between the two.

  • @cedricchabrier
    @cedricchabrier 9 лет назад +1

    je kiff cette petite Jeep

    • @priskalagie2736
      @priskalagie2736 9 лет назад +1

      Cc ses Priska
      Oui elle est très jolie 😍😍

  • @youngblood23rb
    @youngblood23rb 9 лет назад

    I would sacrifice a little bit of offroad capabilities and Fiat Reliability for a Subaru XV Crosstrek or Forester, third option would be the Honda HRV which I'm sure would last and have great resale.

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад

      youngblood23rb I would too, always good to do your research and look at why you're buying a vehicle. If you never plan on going off-road, the HR-V makes a lot of sense.

    • @youngblood23rb
      @youngblood23rb 9 лет назад

      Engineering Explained Appreciate the response, I'm new to this channel but enjoy what I've seen thus far, keep em coming!

  • @SuperTC1991
    @SuperTC1991 9 лет назад

    No XV?

  • @fordfiveohh
    @fordfiveohh 2 года назад

    It doesn't lock the rear on the renegade lol.... Only the Cherokee Trailhawk.... Its not really locked... It's "forced" 4wd mode.

  • @DJTEVAdotCOM
    @DJTEVAdotCOM 9 лет назад

    I saw this recently in person and not very impress. It looks way smaller in person than on video. It has the style that will get old fast.

  • @daleschmidt7157
    @daleschmidt7157 9 лет назад

    ....and, this little jewel has round headlights like all jeeps should have. Oh well, even jeep isn't perfect. :>)

  • @bruinsfan1246
    @bruinsfan1246 7 лет назад +1

    introducing the new off road prius road bird

  • @Dizzyish
    @Dizzyish 4 года назад

    Dang!!...we didn't get to see her favourite one...😩

  • @markjanzen6146
    @markjanzen6146 8 лет назад +1

    With the money it cost for one these i could make my 1990 cherokee laredo my dream daily driver-4x4.

  • @yahatinda
    @yahatinda 9 лет назад

    Its Itlalian... good pizza, paintings ,sculpture ,poured concrete stufff...... cars?

  • @11jet1331
    @11jet1331 9 лет назад +1

    Is the engine transversely or longitudinally mounted?

    • @AsaBay2
      @AsaBay2 9 лет назад

      Cantenkerous Tim According to Wikipedia it's transverse.

    • @curtis4991
      @curtis4991 9 лет назад +1

      Cantenkerous Tim Well, considering its FWD..

    • @BooGotEm
      @BooGotEm 9 лет назад +1

      Chad Freznerdickson Several FWD cars come with a longitudinal engine.

  • @mbpaintballa
    @mbpaintballa 9 лет назад +1

    wait easter eggs are a selling feature?.....

  • @TylerRaber
    @TylerRaber 9 лет назад +5

    Uh why is there no subaru in this. Edit: or toyota

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад +1

      Tyler Raber Toyotas and Subarus to come. They competed in different vehicle categories.

    • @TylerRaber
      @TylerRaber 9 лет назад

      Engineering Explained gotcha, but I think the Rav-4 could have been featured in this.

    • @EngineeringExplained
      @EngineeringExplained  9 лет назад

      Tyler Raber Sure, but Toyota didn't enter it haha.

    • @TylerRaber
      @TylerRaber 9 лет назад +1

      Engineering Explained yeah after I watched through the videos I realized it was an event, not really an individual review.

    • @usefullwater5473
      @usefullwater5473 9 лет назад +2

      Tyler Raber fairly certain the subaru would have won. The forester gets better gas mileage, is 8.9 inches off the ground, and can do anything the renegade did in this video

  • @Unb3arablePain
    @Unb3arablePain 9 лет назад

    Maybe that "Trail Rated" claim badge isn't just Jeep marketing BS after all...

  • @phoenixred4550
    @phoenixred4550 8 лет назад

    Do not like the super thickness of the (A) pillars.

  • @carlosnunez8229
    @carlosnunez8229 9 лет назад +1

    What can this jeep do that my 1996 suzuki sidekick sport can't?

    • @noelebbert9322
      @noelebbert9322 9 лет назад +5

      Take you across country in relative comfort

    • @carlosnunez8229
      @carlosnunez8229 9 лет назад

      I heard the ride is a bit bumpy in the Renegade too... And it is not a body on frame, right?