A leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth and keyless entry are basics on this one-level-up trim, and for a little extra money, you can get power lumbar, a subwoofer and remote start. I tested the Latitude 4×4 and that comes in around $23,500 – $27,000, which is still a low price for what I consider a midsized SUV. Power windows, power doors, USB and Aux In are about all you get without coughing up more money. The basic Jeep Renegade – the Sport trim, which comes in around $18,000 – is clearly the low price for the litter but that also means few amenities. Back in the 1980s, that really would have gotten you a return visit on Dance Fever, but in today’s competitive, efficient car economy, you can get better mileage with, say, the Toyota 4Runner, which I love. While that may seem good, competitors are better. Gas mileage is not great, coming in 24 city / 31 highway. To be honest, I wasn’t left with a bad or a great impression, so on the great bell curve of life, I’d rate this as a good vehicle, with a few notes of caution.
The styling is nice and attractive, inside and out…Īnd there you have it, I guess. This is certainly a classic Jeep off-road vehicle with an exterior look that is reminiscent of Land Rover and other more expensive mountain toys. There is a level of comfort to the vehicle: the seats were firm and comfortable and the interior was nice – in a simple kind of way. It’s a nice-enough vehicle in the Jeep tradition. I like the 2016 Jeep Renegade but I can’t fully tell you why.