Can I Build a Badass Jeep Renegade That's as Good as a Wrangler? Dude I Love (or hate) My Ride

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[@Fchance4U]

Some people might laugh at her but obviously she plays off the pavement with it more than some highly moded wranglers that I have seen. Kudos to her.

[@DONMAZ7]

That's because the car isn't realy expensive. I used to go off-roading with my Honda CRV!!!. But now ever since i bought my JL, I didn't take it to off pavement yet and i don't think that i will even though it's will modified and upgraded with lift kit, tire, exhaust..............etc

[@Fchance4U]

What is cheap to one person is expensive to another.....

[@dirtycommtroop]

@@DONMAZ7 so you're just all about the image i guess

[@absolutelyfookinnobody2843]

And on top of those other comments this is her first car payment ever (her words) so she is just building her credit too.

[@mrobertson188]

@@DONMAZ7 it costs around $35k

[@mariodesmo]

That girl knows her Jeep! Nice rig, well set up and organized.

[@LadyQ1527]

Thank you!

[@SethDaughters]

And butch too

[@dchawk81]

Valkyrie rep I bet.

[@LadyQ1527]

@@SethDaughters 🤣😂 far from

[@jorginhobrandao]

@@LadyQ1527 1.5” lifted with spacers and a 245/75 r16 tire doesn’t rub anywhere? Do you do raids, climb rocks, loose sand, etc. and it doesn't hurt the wheel box?

[@shakybottoms]

This lady proves there's a market for the Suzuki Jimny

[@LifeAfterLosing]

If we had the Jimny here in the states, I would have one for sure.

[@dred5375]

I dont know if its about demand? When the samurai got booted out of the US it was because of safety! I would love a jimny for sure but im not sure that it meets crash standards. Jeep obviously made huge changes to keep up with safety and fuel economy which is why they have the renegade, compass, and cherokee, three vehicles which are almost mechanically the same. They needed the mileage average to come down.

[@dred5375]

Hell id love a new cj5! Lol

[@jasondavis1453]

Yes and the new jimny is so cool

[@LifeAfterLosing]

Daniel Brumbelow The Jimny was not an unsafe car compared to other cars sold at the time. Consumer Reports rigged test results to make the Jimny flip over in rollover tests so they could get magazine subscribers and ratings for a tv news show. Suzuki took them to court and won proving that the results were rigged by deflating tires and changing other parts of their testing to make the car rollover but by the time Suzuki won their case, the damage to the Samurai sales were already done.

[@ocabj]

Some people talk trash about the Renegade. I actually like it. There's a couple of the Renegades in the parking lot of my office. They're really cool.

[@mikeohann3106]

Jonathan Ocab considering you can get one for about $20k brand new, there isn’t much better for the $$.

[@sschevmale24]

If bruce Wayne can drive one so can I !!!!!!!

[@sschevmale24]

@@mikeohann3106 think an awd Rav is 27k so your right

[@leewyrick5233]

@@sschevmale24 even so the rav is all wheel the jeep is actual lock up 4 wheel. I believe only vehicle in its class thats true 4x4

[@tallll70]

@@leewyrick5233 only in segment, you right, 2 speed lockable transfer case like truck

[@richardjones990]

Man is this woman a geared!!!!! Welcome to the club. Your ride is beautiful.

[@reponut12345]

That aint a women

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

And you ain't a man, Jacob!

[@MichaelGalletly]

That's just a great 4x4. She's done a great job with her car and she's justifiably proud of it. What a great segment!

[@SB-jj9kt]

The other benefit here is that she's clearly thought through and touched so much on it that if she ever needs to fix something in the field, she's going to be very comfortable/familiar with it. Major kudos.

[@RICK-te3qh]

wow hire her to be on staff and give reviews. she's awesome

[@jordanandmia3558]

Jeep...PAY HER. You need her as a spokesperson !

[@MasonMorris_RadioSaladStudios]

More like Valkyrie paid... I have a Renegade too, but sheesh.

[@r.l.strange1897]

More like fiat pay her

[@tallll70]

@@r.l.strange1897 Why Fiat?

[@julieleenaers313]

@@tallll70 because the renegade is based on /shares the fiat 500x platform. In europe, they are even build on in the same plant (in italy)

[@tallll70]

@@julieleenaers313 But Fiat doesn't not design them, it's designed by American team using shared unibody pieces, interior parts like AC boxes and steering column, things which don't affect focus of the vehicle...It's explained in detail somewhere... there is no sharing design, both vehicles are wrapped around these shared parts with different body, suspension components, each have different electrical and most importantly Renegade has it's specific 4x4 unmatched in segment

[@lance_r72]

Hands down the best looking RENEGADE I have seen. This lady knows her stuff! Very nice video.

[@OggyGTA]

Needs the diesel to be good.

[@jorginhobrandao]

@@OggyGTA Why? Consumption is the same, gasoline has more horsepower and is faster and more agile. Diesel has more torque and diesel engines are more durable (when I say durable I mean 50,000km forward).

[@claudeperrault4164]

It is the nicest Renegade that I have seen! This lady is very passionate and she knows her Jeep! This Jeep is impressive off road!

[@MrHugawa]

I like it, nice rig. She is a well spoken lady, would make a good host.

[@BlueBox777]

No way, she talks like a guy. Plus women and cars are like water and oil.

[@guardrail2897]

Every other word is uh or umm. Yea, well-spoken.

[@304sg]

@@BlueBox777 Ok “little Richard.” Intimidated much, Peter Pan? 🙄

[@our_wishing1287]

Not my cup of tea in vehicle but she did a great job making it hers in terms of mods and it's awesome to see other enthusiasts tell their story, great job TFL

[@shaunmeldrum4302]

I really appreciate the offroading videos included.

[@ColJonSquall1]

Given what she's done to it, personally I think that's how the trailhawk version should be. Get it up in the air and put big tires on it, is usually the best policy to help with making overland rigs.

[@aaronbellman3262]

They would sell a LOT more 8f they made a version with all of this already put on.

[@20tea]

Happy to see more ladies out there building up and wheeling their rigs. Nice work!

[@MajorWeakness]

I like it. It is not my cup of tea but i always enjoy looking at something different. She seems like a great person.

[@atomicsmith]

I got no love for the 'rest' of the jeep lineup (outside the wrangler and grand cherokee), but I have to admit I kind of like the renegade, and this is a fine example...

[@sschevmale24]

Wrangler is big, horrible gas mileage and rides like a space ship. GC is better and I've driven the renegade it's great

[@pra3t0rian]

Love the blue line grill highlight.

[@dlostyles2578]

There's a black line highlighted too

[@teop7887]

Yes and No. The Renegade has size and proportions similar to an older gen Wrangler (YJ or TJ), while new gens are longer, wider, and heavier, with stronger engines. But the key to offroading is weight and gearing, and so the little Renegade can definitely be a beast with the proper setup, and still be a good daily driver. Great job 👍👍👍

[@jeepmanxj]

Throw some 44's and 35's under it and rock and roll.

[@greygoose4x46]

It’s more about articulation and wheelbase va clearance ...

[@andremuentes7830]

Are there wheel spacers on this?

[@OverlandTT]

Nice to see somebody so passionate

[@kenbeck3684]

We bought a new2015 Renegade Trailhawk in 2015. 73000 miles and not one single problem! We love her. Ours is Anvil. I really like what she has done to hers! Very capable little car. We had an 09 lifted Wrangler- manual 6 speed- huge gear box problems back then... love our renegade

[@frontierfan1613]

Great review. She made the Renegade as cool, and as functional as possible. Thumbs way up!

[@hotsauce3700]

$22,000.00! That is simply amazing. This is the vehicle that should be compared to those $20,000 side by sides.

[@sebbwebbo7557]

the trailhawk starts from 46k usd up here in austria :( man...cars are so cheap in the us ..

[@erichuff6945]

A 20k side by side will carry the front wheels up to 50 mph.

[@John_Doe_6996]

@@sebbwebbo7557 cars are definitely not cheap here...maybe just overpriced where you are.

[@DCuerpoJr]

Devyn, sweet ride! I also have a Jeep Renegade Trailhawk (2015) and have taken it off-road in Anza-Borrego desert as well as Death Valley (racetrack playa) and Yosemite (snow). Also have the Falken Wildpeak AT3 W's and love these tires! I'm approaching 100k miles on my Renegade and plan to relegate it to daily driving as I plan to purchase a Jeep Gladiator after all the hype dies down.

[@richardmiller1256]

My wife has the Sport/Upland package Renegade. This will give her some good ideas for what direction she can go with her build. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrlooneycooney8948]

Look for the avid bumpers etc and valkyrie-parts ;-)

[@richardmiller1256]

@@mrlooneycooney8948 thank you. I will.

[@tessah.7641]

I love my 2017 renegade North. Everyone goes for the wrangler for off-roading but I love that its streamlined while still having a classic jeep look. I can’t wait to add to it. I’ll be taking it to trails in Quebec when it’s done.

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Great mods on this Trail Hawk. Thanks for sharing.

[@wizeguiz]

Love the mods she has done! I kept my Renegade for only two years, so more power to her! :)

[@rjgillespi]

It’s great to see a gal so involved and proud of her vehicle very nice!!,, The original Wrangler Renegade from the early 90’s is a personal fav of mine

[@SubieandFriends]

Love this girl, it's great that she loves to go offroading and totally amazing on how knowledgeable she is about her rig, it'. Love the way her Renegade looks.

[@1QKGLH]

Would not be my vehicle of choice, but I love what she's done/doing with it. More 'wheeling than most Wrangler owners. I would recommend a winch though.

[@kevinharbach4901]

NICE! Glad to see the Renegade making a comeback on this channel after the failed trail review of the stock one.. These things are awesome and perfect for folks who don't want a wrangler just yet. She's right about the stares on the trails 😂

[@pidgeiam4979]

Truly impressed at that little beast! Great job I must say -Pidge

[@Michael_ryan91]

I never really liked the renegade but i have to admit this one is pretty cool. And its cool to see she actually off roads it and has a blast from what i can tell.

[@beardyhat9547]

Super cool! I love the Renegades, especially when they've been built. This one is great.

[@toddrobertson1398]

We loved our renegade but my wife is a wrangler girl so we traded it.. drove it on a 20 hour road trip and I got to say it was comfortable ride. Great interior !

[@mikerobbins5049]

I totally agree with Sky Walker.. Great looking Renegade. I’d drive it..... Wouldnt trade my wrangler for it but I’d drive it.... She has, for sure, made it a lot more trail worthy. She is also correct in that it needs more power and a lower gear ratio for crawling....

[@rocketman3776]

Just Bought my Wife and Family a 2021 Renegade TrailHawk with Panoramic Moon Roof (not the removable panel moon roof, this one is WAY WAY NICER!) and I can’t wait to start modding this extremely nice and extremely affordable 4x4 Trail Rated Jeep! First upgrade will be a Rear Diff Skid Plate so I can take it off-road soon. At first I didn’t think I would like a Renegade until I drove one, WOW the interior room is impressive and in my professional opinion Exactly the same cargo space as a Jeep Compass! The rear Cargo is anyways (Compass Cargo May fits perfectly in the back of a Renegade! I tried it out with my Mother’s Compass. Right now in January 2021, Jeep has a $4250 rebate on Renegades for qualifying credit. Plus $500 if you are Military, Police, Veteran or Fire Dept/EMS.

[@mrkkiani]

Love her enthusiasm! Not enough woman in the vehicle enthusiast world

[@jeremyk1060]

I saw this exact renegade at the mall one day so I snapped a picture of it cuz I thought it was so ridiculous. Glad to see it gets used outside the mall tho lol!

[@markhinkle3234]

Awesome ride. Glad to see that you are off-roading it too!

[@Coolahan3]

Wrangler owner... love your renegade! Nice to see it doing Jeep things and I always enjoy seeing them on the trails!

[@LadyQ1527]

Thank you! I always wave to the wranglers on the trails!

[@mercurials54]

Good job Devyn; reminds me of my FJ (would’ve kept it if it was a proper 4dr) this is perfect for DD, fuel eco and comfort.

[@stefanw5894]

Great mods. I daily drive a Renegade (2016 Sport 6speed turbo 4wd). We don't have the trails here in the East like you guys but we do plenty of SNOW driving (I leave for work before the plows are out and have driven through a foot of snow with junk tires and almost zero issues). Love these Jeeps

[@pattda1]

Major Kudos, she modded and runs the hell out of it.

[@Hard_7_Iron]

That looks like a really nice rig. Nice mods. It gives a great look to that vehicle. WOW! Some of her obstacle video is amazing. I NEVER would have thought that tiny vehicle could do some of those runs... I really enjoyed this one!!!!

[@txjeeper35]

Dev, thanks for showing all them haters and nonbelievers that we truly are capable AND worthy of our JEEP heritage. See you in Moab soon 👊🏾😀🍻

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

Here because I’m actually buying this today. 2017 black on black with upgraded off-road 32” tires and sunroof. I think I’ll put a Yakima on top and upgrade the lights. I love her color mod and her Valkyrie gear organizer.

[@UtahBigfoothunter]

Great review with an actual owner. I would love to have one these for my smaller investigations to use instead of my Power Wagon all the time.

[@joerivs80]

Love my Renegade Trailhawk. Took it to Colorado to Imogene Pass, Ophir Pass, and the Alpine Loop and it was impressing the hell out of the Wrangler dudes on 37s and 40s.

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Devyn, you are so well versed with this, you ought to have an off road KZbin channel! Love the Jeep! I like that you're actually using it and pushing it off road. Very good episode!

[@LifeAfterLosing]

Beautifully done Renegade! Makes me want to get one now.

[@mattdrives4757]

They're underrated Jeeps. Just flat out fun CUVs.

[@timjenkins7019]

As good as a Wrangler? No. Good enough to go where you want it to? Yes. Check out Rocky Road Outfitters.

[@teamoldguy3138]

She is awesome. Nice to see a lady having fun building up and using her 4x4. Hope to see her out on the trails.

[@shaneh734]

Also, love that your hosting Women on this series!💯. Great hearing from passionate owners!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I love it. Proves you don't need a Wrangler to have fun!

[@DaddyDan77]

A "COOL" Renegade - never thought I'd see the day!

[@jaecenwhite2590]

Reminds me of my old Suzuki Sidekick which was every bit as fun as my Wranglers off-road. I think people forget there is more than rock crawling.

[@greenyodais]

Ita good to see more love thrown at the renegade. I love mine and wish I could do more to it. Threw 1500 at a loft and tires but cant afford more yet XD

[@thiefypoo6971]

Taylor England Take your time !!!

[@andyp1031]

Good job with the set up, this is honestly one of the best renegades I’ve seen 👍🏻

[@carlosrojas9802]

This video makes me feel good because I brought one too! Brand new and it is the best decision I’ve ever made

[@r.l.strange1897]

Carlos Rojas fiat renegade is the worst choice you could make. I’m sorry for the sorrow you will go through.....really i am.

[@carlosrojas9802]

R.L. Strange thank you for sharing your opinion but I still believe in my choice and I’m happy with it, if you don’t like the renegade that’s your opinion and you choose to think that. I appreciate and respect your opinion tho. Life it’s about choices.

[@johnnymouse886]

@@carlosrojas9802 Hi, Carlos, I also got a renegade dont worry it is a great car and a truly Jeep!

[@MasonMorris_RadioSaladStudios]

As a Renegade owner, I admire what she's done. Sadly, in Michigan, there isn't much need for a 3" lift; not in SW Michigan, anyway. I do find the basket and ladder very practical, thought. Those are on the list.

[@sho942000]

"The blue theme" ....lol you either are a cop, have a significant other that is a cop, or just are very pro police. Either way, its awesome to see and the blue accents work soooo well. Very very cool build.

[@DrStfuFool]

She does have LEO mannerisms. They way she holds her hands at a ready position while speaking made me suspect it before I noticed you mentioned. She stands angled off to the side of him, too.

[@humbledbythepower6821]

I like blue but I think cops are pigs.

[@carldeithloff9412]

I really like the path she took with the Renegade. Kudos!!!

[@clayton7869]

Love this!! And love the off roading clips incorporated in the video.

[@HazardSports]

Much respect for her! She knows her stuff! I love my GC but her Renegade looks like a hell of a lot of fun! Reminds me of a modern AMC Eagle SX/4 which I always admired!

[@KamoaChannelYT]

Jeep Renegade, a movie star car that was driven by Batman.

[@iamrobot6133]

First one I’ve seen actually used on a trail. Nice job

[@bradpoer]

As a future Renegade owner, thanks for this!

[@b4tbby831]

My neighbor has a renegade! We’ve gone off-roading in it so many times. She probably gets more off-road use out of her renegade than most wrangler owners do!!

[@sparklander]

Wow, what a discount off the MSRP, $13K. Some really nice mods on this Jeep. I wish he would have asked her how much the mods cost for this vehicle.

[@LadyQ1527]

After new wheels and tires I've probably put about 3k into it. Great question!

[@sparklander]

@@LadyQ1527 That's far less than I expected. You have a very nice vehicle that suits your needs!! Good work.

[@somosdeamstrad]

@@LadyQ1527 It is probably more than this...

[@joshm3626]

Devyn Arnold what roof rack you have on your renegade? Thanks

[@RKmndo]

I don't know if it'll ever be as good offroad as a Wrangler, especially at rock crawling, but a Renegade Trailhawk with just siped mudders and a winchmount at both ends can be pretty capable offroad with a good driver. A 2" suspension lift and taller tires improve the Renegade approach/breakover/departure angles vs stock, but I'd start being concerned with COG, especially if the track width isn't increased. A lot of supposed 4WD systems can't move the vehicle if just one wheel has traction. A Trailhawk can...but so can a JK/JL/JT. BrakeLock works in rocks. On an older convertible Jeep (CJ/YJ/TJ/LJ), installing lockers works similar offroad, if not even better. The Renegade can possibly get 30MPG though.

[@RainyRed]

I think id be happy in one of these as a first Jeep, but everyone is saying just get a wrangler. Well i like this little Jeep. Its an upgrade from what I have, and just a little bigger

[@frooz442]

Tbh that's kind of the Jeep community right there lol, tons of them argue with each other over "what Jeep is a real Jeep". I mean, I'm also personally not a fan of the smaller Jeeps, but they are a starter. And in fact, I like how FCA still gives you options for a manual in these things unlike the competitors

[@SSMJ]

My first Jeep was a Jeep Liberty, and I still love that thing to death even now that I have a rather well-built Wrangler. Though having driven almost every type of Jeep made after 1980 Offroad, the WJ, the KJ, the XJ, and all the Wranglers are in their own league compared to the rest when stuff gets hard, in that order. I'm not knocking these little Jeeps though, I always cheer whenever I see Renegades climb over stuff. They are just so cute! What really matters is the people are out there enjoying the trail, who cares what vehicle they are in?

[@starkillerchaos]

I have a 2018 Jeep Renegade with no mods and this video is making me get some ideas! Great set up btw!

[@LadyQ1527]

Thank you! Would love to see what you make of yours!

[@TheCckt]

Easily the coolest Renegade I've ever seen

[@malcolmar]

That is a SWEET looking and very capable Renegade! WOW! Very impressed!

[@luchaDor]

I'm waiting for the 2019 with the new turbo motor in the Renegade Trailhawk to show up...the added torque should address a lot of the power concerns! Great job!!!

[@FearlessTrailhawk]

Doesn't change the fact they still don't have a true low range or lockers. KL's ftw!

[@mndicthbanger1986]

Fearless Trailhawk no xj’s ftw

[@sneakytails1724]

Yeah, I was looking at new Renegades, and used JK's but I decided to save my money and just mod up 2 different XJ's and save almost 20k.

[@thawk1435]

@@FearlessTrailhawk don't be one of those people. People say the same dumb crap about the KL too.

[@FearlessTrailhawk]

@T Hawk, cept the KL TH actually has a true low range transfer case and legit rear locker....unlike the Renegade which simply doesn't. Not saying it can't do trails, just being locked into 1st gear (high) limits what it can get through.

[@mjg6377]

That Renegade is awesome! Great work!

[@rockford2523]

I think that Renegade looks great 👍

[@timkline162]

I have a 2015 renegade latitude and it really is a great little SUV. Personally I don't do any off roading, it thing perform flawlessly in the snow, and I've driven it in some pretty nasty storms. It's fun seeing little sedans stuck on the side of the road and you keep going like the road is dry. I had a 2008 wrangler, and I prefer the Renegade, for a daily all weather driver.

[@lowmansdue]

Love the ride.... I have a 2017 Trailhawk as well and love it haven’t done any mods yet but this vid gives me hope for hitting the harder trails in mine

[@GATORADDAM]

Love the honesty of this chick, her knowledge, her well spokeness, and the way she did her mods. I can see her in some crazy kick ass Wrangler as her finances grow. She's serious about what she loves!!!

[@buddy8225]

Love Renegades. This one is awesomesauce.

[@renegadetrailhawk_chuckie3312]

Great Renegade Trailhawk! I'm taking mines out to moab last week of may wit the same Renegade group 👍🏾 I've had two

[@LadyQ1527]

See you there!

[@chris1293]

i have a 2018 Renegade. its not like my JKU Rubicon but i like it. Just wish it had a larger gas tank.

[@tsomeone950]

I have seen the fiat panda cross do some amazing things. This renegade is capable especially with lift kit and proper tyres.

[@bosse641]

Such a fun little vehicle.

[@jacobromero8875]

I just got a 2018 trailhawk and I freakin love it! I can’t wait to add stuff to it!

[@kingpin3919]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnrossi6212]

Love seeing builds like this.

[@AArtedeDespertar-FernandoFFaso]

I love this Renegade. Congrats.... From Brasil.

[@vencemcadams2927]

It looks great. Very impressed with the owner and the Jeep.

[@douglaswebber1]

Love that Renegade! Nice mods

[@georgemitchel23]

Man she's amazing...! I too want a jeep but I can't afford one, fortunately the Renegade might be my option and I've been nervous about it's performance but she sold me. I'm getting it!

[@amberparish453]

You go girl!!! Love your Jeep 💛 it looks great!!

[@veronicab.4200]

Hell ya!! You’ve upgraded your Jeep like I have upgraded my 4 runner!! Mine has 275,000 miles. I’m seriously thinking about getting a renegade!!

[@jgarcia8735]

😍😍😍 This makes me sooooo happy! 😭😭😭👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 great job Devyn!!!

[@erichuff6945]

I've owned jeeps, well Wranglers. I've built real on/off road vehicles out of square Chevys. I live in WV and every off road trip is at least one water crossing. I have built some Geo trackers that did well. I'm am a Chrysler tech and wrench on these everyday. I don't know anyone that ever wheeled one of these. I would be skittish about doing so. One thing I do recommend is avoid the turbo engine at all costs. The 2.4 is a good engine with only minor issues. I have thought about dropping a Renegade body down on a Suzuki Samurai driveline with 35s.

[@philiplush2957]

Beautiful job! I have a 2007 jeep compass im currently putting off-road mods on it right now.