The 2022 Jeep Renegade isn't the quickest, most efficient or least expensive subcompact SUV on the market, but it is undoubtedly one of the most versatile. While rivals don't exactly fall apart when they encounter rough terrain or inclement weather, the Renegade's hardware gives it unmatched versatility when the situation calls for it. The Renegade's Trailhawk trim is particularly ready for adventuring thanks to its raised suspension, all-terrain tires, hill descent control and standard four-wheel-drive system. Of course, for really serious off-roading, you'd be better served with something like Jeep's Wrangler or Cherokee, but it's still nice to know the Renegade has some extra capability if you want it.
The Renegade has been on sale since 2015, which makes it a prime candidate for a redesign. But Jeep doesn't overhaul its products very often, and the Renegade soldiers on through 2022 without any major changes. The main thing to be aware of for this year is that the previous 2.4-liter engine is no longer available, leaving the turbocharged 1.3-liter engine as the sole engine for every Renegade now. That's fine with us as we previously thought the 1.3-liter engine was the one to get anyway.
The 8.4-inch touchscreen and its Uconnect infotainment system are among the best in this class. It features a clean, easy-to-use menu system, a high-resolution touchscreen display, and standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Our test Renegade had two USB ports and two 12-volt outlets. The Renegade offers a decent number of driver aids, such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning.
The Renegade is one of the most expensive vehicles in its class. That might be OK if you got lots of features and value for the price, but you don't. Interior build quality is fine, but there's nothing exceptional inside and it feels like you're paying a lot for the rough-and-tumble Jeep styling. A three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty is a bit skimpy, but the powertrain coverage of five years/60,000 miles is about average for the class. The five-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance coverage is reassuring.
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