MotorWeek | Road Test: 2015 Jeep Renegade

[@Montana270]

Motorweek hasn't changed at all. I love it!!!!!

[@chuckycheese84]

John has aged like a fine wine..Imagine a Motorweek w/o John, i dunno if I would watch it

[@MrEljibaro127]

Motor week always delivers great reviews sin the 70s till now. Great job guys!

[@mczenk5095]

My wife loves her 2019 Renegade. Bright Orange with black rims. Looks sharp and it handles itself on our wintery roads

[@bogdanbosoi1483]

I got a new 2018 Renegade 1.3 turbo 2wd Limited. After 1 year and 22000kms it surpased all my expectations. The platform is impressive. It feels solid and rugged, no squeaks whatsoever, it handles and brakes like a sporty hatchback, it is fairly quick for a small turbo and is very quiet at speed. I was in the market and tested all makes in the price range. The Renegade felt more solid and ride much better than any other mini suv I ve tested before it. It is made by Fiat but Fiat knows how to make cars since 1910..

[@ListeningPoint]

I have one of these. I'm 6 feet tall and I weigh 200lbs and there is MORE than enough room up front. Not an abundance of room? I have about 9 inches of head clearance and have to move the seat further forward than back...

[@ListeningPoint]

+VAMARINE8 Why's that?

[@ListeningPoint]

+VAMARINE8 lol No it isn't. I've driven mine every day for almost a year. It sees dirt, rocks, and mud, nearly every day as well. It's an excellent little SUV and perfect for those of us that need a true cross over vehicle.

[@teop7887]

That guy has the typical attitude of a backyard gost-banger. The Renegade is meant to be their global big seller. If one was to see on KZbin the footage of the Renegade and the 500x on Sweden's proving grounds, they are capable Awd little racers.

[@RedNekLvr22]

Listening Point I have a FWD Latitude with a 6-speed manual and just the standard features. it's fantastic and a joy to drive. I don't see enough snow in Indiana to warrant an extra $2,000 for a 4x4. Wish Motorweek would be willing to test drive FWD versions of the Jeeps. They never do.

[@teop7887]

Aye, if you look at rallye racing in Europe, there is the sub-2.0L class, where many if not most cars are FWD. In fact, FWD can often work better for snow and muddy pavement than RWD.

[@KerrumsToo]

Traded in my Liberty for the new Renegade. Couldn't be happier with it, really. It's fast, handles really well, and has some nice options. It could be a little bigger, no doubt. But, I get stopped everywhere I go and people have to ask about it. Hoping My Sky becomes available for it soon so I can add it.

[@EllysaE]

How's it doing now? How about fuel economy? Do you have to fill up a lot? I'm really interested in this one but have some worries.

[@jeepjoseph9036]

You arent installing my sky. And sorry it's not fast

[@brantisonfire]

I think Jeep veered off of their beaten path back when they introduced the Patriot and Compass. The way of the future is small, turbocharged, FWD CUVs. Anyone who chastises Jeep for making this smart business decision is blind to the way the market is moving.

[@wiibaron]

joh n Without all the small Jeeps, there wouldn't be any Jeeps to sell for very much longer...

[@eclampsium]

Perfectly! It makes a lot of sense.

[@brantisonfire]

I would like to think I know exactly what a Jeep is; It's an automobile company that makes SUVs, offroad vehicles and crossovers that pretend to be offroad vehicles.

[@TheGtracer1994]

joh n In my opinion, Jeep died back in 2006 when they discontinued the TJ. I think part of the problem is that after that, they tried to wheel in more people by compromising what a Jeep is supposed to be in favor of more sales (a 4 door Wrangler: seriously?!). Good for business, bad for image among the purists.

[@Offshore1977]

+TheGtracer1994 I have a 2009 2 door wrangler rubicon. I have had cj's and yj's. My 2 dr is most definitely still a Jeep. Even more capable then a TJ.

[@SuperDeut4]

I have a 2017 Renegade and absolutely love it! No issues! Fun! Fun! Fun!

[@fernandorocha-dx1wv]

Renegade is nice and great

[@eclampsium]

Good review. Just would point out it have douboe the torsional rigidity than a compact hatch, 70% off the body made with high or ultra high tension steel, so, off course it is heavy and than, off course it isn't a gas saver, but, security have it's price... Not a gass guzzler, but it's ok... I eish we would have tigershark Limiteds here in Brasil but we do not... At least we have the diesel ones here... I'm proned to buy a THawk Diesel one...

[@gary_beniford]

it's not necessarily bad some people don't care what their car looks like and I suppose this look could eventually grow on you the performance number are good. though I would be in the market for a larger more powerful vehicle I can easily see that this car would be appealing to some. hopefully jeep can have all the problems being reported fixed within a couple years. rule of thumb is not to buy first gen cars in their first 2 model years.

[@wiibaron]

***** A lot of people buy Kia Souls', and they ain't pretty. Kids these days.

[@gary_beniford]

wiibaron I don't understand it either but the kia soul is about 13k base new which might explain why parents would want to buy their kid that instead of the much more expensive cars out there.

[@greggp1956]

The 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk SUV has a recurring power seat problem that prevents the use of the 8-way and lumbar functions. The problem causes the driver seat to freeze and lock into a position on the seat floor tracks. This could create a serious problem in the event of an emergency. The dealer service department is clueless on fixing the problem.

[@steveespinola7652]

It's a nice looking SUV, I like it.

[@bottomlayer]

That 1.4T sounds awesome. Easily the best-sounding car in its classes (the CUV category the Renegade competes in, and the compact car segment the Dart competes in). Not sure about the reliability though since it's a Fiat :(

[@jeepjoseph9036]

The 2.4 sounds better

[@jeepjoseph9036]

The 2.4 in the cherokee and dart sound better

[@1985_Honda_CRX_Si]

owned a 2015 for 4 years daily driven in the Rhode Island cold everyday and no mechanical issues (just needs maintenance a little more often)

[@jaykay6387]

I guess if you're expecting this to be a "Wrangler", you will think it sucks. Me, I was driving a Toyota Matrix for 16 years and nothing ever went wrong with it. But after 16 years, I was bored and wanted a little more "fun". I got a "certified used" 2016 75th anniversary Renegade with a 6 speed manual and the "MySky" roof. Now, have there been a few "issues" with this car already? Yes. I've had more issues with this in a year than in 16 years with the Toyota. Do I like the car? Yes, I do. It's not a "sophisticated" ride, it feels like a truck, not a teeny-tiny SUV, which maybe is by design. I knew this wasn't a Toyota when I bought it. That's why I bought it!

[@thelastnotary]

the music is way to LOUD!

[@nigelpv2]

According to the Jeep website you can get the Latitude trim with 4WD and the 6-Speed manual. I understand that this will not be a value seller for the Renegade, but I would nonetheless like to see a review with that combination.

[@TeHBawNeY]

Nick Cascioli Im picking one up tomorrow, ill make a review if you want. There were only 2 1.4L 6MTs out of 4700 in my area.

[@nigelpv2]

TeHBawNeY Thanks for the heads up! Let me know what you think. Did you cross shop with any other vehicles? Perhaps one of the few others that offer a manual transmission/AWD combination? I can only think of two offhand, the Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek. I think all the other manufacturers only offer manuals with the FWD models, even the Fiat 500x which this shares a platform with.

[@TeHBawNeY]

Nick Cascioli Nope not really because the Crosstrek is horribly ugly to me. ~2 week update. Love it! very handsome car, great gas mileage, surprisingly good handling, nice manual transmission, very comfortable. I honestly can't think of anything not to like about it, definitely plenty to love. I got a 3 year lease and will probably get another Jeep but time will tell!

[@chuckers40]

The first time looking at the Jeep Renegade is like a bigger and wider version of the Kia Soul and Scion XB. The only difference is adding the 4x4.

[@jeepjoseph9036]

It's not actually 4x4

[@deeunger7789]

i have a 9 speed shift to fast any fix 2015 24 renegade

[@TheBGravit]

I want my 78 CJ-7 back :( Even if it did have its issues.

[@TheGtracer1994]

TheBGravit Think of it this way: the problems it had could be fixed at home and you wouldn't have to worry about crappy ass 9-speed autos or hackers controlling the car's functions.

[@Callelle6251]

I'd take a base front wheel drive sport with the smaller motor and a manual in a heartbeat as a daily driver. It's not meant to be a die hard off roader, its for those that want a decent 4 wheel drive vehicle that are going to spend 95% of their time on the road.

[@RedNekLvr22]

Callelle I have a FWD Latitude model with a 6-speed manaual and just the standard features and it's perfect. Don't bother with the bottom-rung Sport. By the time you add air and Bluetooth, you'll end up in price almost at a base Latitude like mine. Only get a Sport if you can live with just air, cruise, and power windows and locks, and without Bluetooth, alloy wheels, deep tinted windows, and fog lamps.

[@MrTyersal]

Callelle y

[@conundrum11]

This model is ABSOLUTELY a hit! but their colors are they have available are terrible

[@conundrum11]

***** : full of problems! really! that's so sad

[@conundrum11]

H. Mob : I do NOT understand your response to me one bit: First of all, what exactly is "BS"? and second you talk about how "it's a great car" and how you "think its amazing car. DO LIKE it" but then you say "don't buy one"?!? is this a drunk reply?

[@conundrum11]

H. Mob : LMAO Oh, ok! I was reading that comment 10 times like...O_O...?

[@MrNuggetface]

Already huge reliability problems. Just a google search away. Straight from brand new to broken.

[@TomazHilton]

MrNuggetface How can theyre be Reliability problems on a car that only ben on sale in the US for 2 mths?

[@Clickbaiters]

Tomaz Hilton If it's transmission can't last past two months how can it be expected to last 10 yrs? Yes, reliability issues.

[@TomazHilton]

again How would YOU know if this Renegade will last 2 month if it only been on SALE FOR 2 MONTHS. There have been only one Magazine review where a Tranny has to be replaced. GM has more Corvette Engine Failures than FCA Transmissions

[@danmccarthy4700]

Tomaz Hilton There should be zero magazine reviews where a transmission fails, especially in this day and age.

[@TomazHilton]

Dan McCarthy actually no. Especially when transmissions are electronic.....in this day and age..

[@RealtimeReviews613]

They will end up being discontinued after 5 years. It's just a trend car like the pr cruiser etc

[@TomazHilton]

DoubleD 613 yet the Kia soul been out for how long???

[@kirbykeller2623]

2019 still going strong and no plans to stop. Compass and Patriot are about done though.

[@jeepjoseph9036]

Sadly not

[@johnnymason2460]

The Renegade will apparently be discontinued after 2024 along with the Fiat 500X. A shame, really.

[@wolfyboy11hitler61]

Its got style love the color and nice roof removed love it

[@RealtimeReviews613]

If the black trim was painted body color it would look sooo much better

[@keithfreeman4015]

The host seems like such a nice guy.

[@giff74]

Same thing from Jeep for years. The Wrangler is a solid, very capable vehicle that is different from everything else offered for retail consumer purchase. The rest of the Jeep lineup sucks and has been in constant flux for over a decade. I'm sure now that Fiat is involved we'll get some better offerings..... Oh, wait....

[@TomazHilton]

giff74 Except that EVERY jeep is "Most Capable SUV" in its class. ever since Fiat took over. Jeep has been the best sellin SUV brand in the WORLD... the Cherokee for Months have been the best selling jeep. Besting the "wrangler"

[@mr13377]

giff74 Fiat maxes very capable rugged and cheap 4x4, look at Sedici and Panda... In europe this comes with 1.6 petrol or 1.6 turbodiesel, reliable engines.

[@danmccarthy4700]

mr13377 The Sedici is a rebadged Suzuki.

[@wiibaron]

giff74 Let's see...Wrangler=40+ years. Gr Chero= 25 years. Chero/Lib/Chero=30+ years. Compatriot=9 years. That is practically 0 'flux'. Well the Commander was a little fluxy...

[@00FRY00]

Did you ever drive the Liberty renegade from 2002 to like 2006? Those things were unstoppable. Literally bullet proof.

[@johnpedler6214]

Love this

[@TimJoseph08031990]

Jeep has already recalled their 9 speed automatic transmission on the Renegade, because of the issues. Save your money and buy a Subaru XV Crosstrek instead, Renegade's competitor.

[@goclunker]

a cvt piece of shit with self destructing boxer engines... no thx

[@jannis2072]

Are you kidding me?

[@fracturedpixel111]

I think people looking at the renegade (like me) do not want the standard suv/car look of the Crosstrek... ever since they got rid of the old WRX/STI hatch and Legacy GT wagon Subaru although i am sure are great cars, in my opinion the Subaru designs are kind of dated but not the cool retro kind of dated(if you like that sort of thing)..

[@GaynNovi]

I've had so many issues w/ my Jeep Renegade, it's ridden with electrical issues all over. I just got mine back after it being in the shop 51 days due to issues w/ the Body Control Module. Parts were on back order for months, they finally came up with software updates. They still can't get the "Service Vehicle" message off the dash, they've tried all the reset sequences and even hooking up the computer, so now they've gotta find a software fix for another module. FCA Customer Service sucks to deal with. AVOID THIS JEEP!!! I love my Grand Cherokee, and I love my Wrangler, but this FIAT is a POS! There's tons of people with same issues, but FCA refuses to admit it's an issue, yet there's 100's of back order request for the same module.

[@karpetcm]

Watching this on TV and only thing I can suggest please turn the background music down. I haven't watched it on youtube I'm only speaking when its on TV its just too loud and your voice drowns out. Other then that great job as always.

[@alexstepanski]

If your a Jeep fan, this is a fake jeeo for fake people or people that think they are getting a jeep.

[@fordmaverickfan4435]

Add a turbo diesel or small pentastar v6 and I'm sold

[@jakey20022]

hey motor week you can't get a SOHC and have 16 VALVES not possible. 16 valve per a 4 cylinder is DOHC

[@jeepjoseph9036]

Do you realise its inline?

[@johnnymason2460]

Honda has been producing SOHC 16-valve inline four engines for years. You should do better research before making untrue statements.

[@rfdsdf1]

I'll be happy when the world is done with this crossover phase.

[@1979irock]

Want a blue one

[@christophermarx8706]

i bet you regret that

[@dandrawsit4915]

I like this design more than the 4 door Jeep JK

[@samsquantch14]

its a fiat panda underneath lmao

[@jeepjoseph9036]

Isnt it a 500l?

[@joshmeselfhighup1603]

I really like it

[@xXBurntBaconXx]

DO NOT BUY! If you browse the internet and search for problems with this thing, within 30 minutes you will have enough to know why. Transmission and build quality issues everywhere!

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

Because it's a Fiat.

[@TomazHilton]

xXBurntBaconXx how can there many known problems if the car Just started sales? the Transmission isnt a "Issue" its jsut naturally works that way. the man in the video said its a improvement over earlier 9 speeds.

[@TomazHilton]

Jorge Rodriguez fuel economy, the more time your motor is spent in low rpm the less gas is burned, in the challenger, at 65mph it's in 6th gear/8

[@TomazHilton]

Its a Huge difference if the 8/9speeds going 65mph and being around 1200-1500 RPM

[@taebby78]

xXBurntBaconXx I hope it's all fixed because my heart is set on this :( I wouldn't be able to buy it for another year or two, so maybe in time it will be fixed

[@keithfreeman4015]

This kinda car is the future. But Jeep didn't have to be part of it. I think the line up should just be WRANGLER. GRAND CHEROKEE. CHEROKEE.

[@fracturedpixel111]

good or bad car... why would Jeep not want to expand into probably the biggest(well maybe not yet) and fastest growing market...

[@andrewerdna100]

RIP Jeep 2016

[@TheGtracer1994]

andrewerdna100 *2006. At least that's when I think they died off.

[@Montana270]

My blood pressure rises seeing a fiat engine in a Jeep.

[@Montana270]

@@MallocFree90 Nah and actually I changed my mind. I think what jeep is doing is new and different and it ain't all that bad.

[@Daehawk]

Umm no. And it does not deserve that legendary name.

[@ZhangJingxi]

This thing is too small and it seems to rollover easily

[@SuperDeut4]

Zhang Jingxi Actually, it is a solid grounded drive. I like taking curves and quick turn precisely because of the sturdy safe feeling my Renegade gives.

[@Ohiopicker2013]

Zhang Jingxi is

[@jeepjoseph9036]

I'm so glad I didnt buy one

[@christophermarx8706]

mine went bone-dry on oil not even 3k miles after an oil change, with no leaks.

[@anajay78]

Fiat yuk

[@Aurora_v_cali]

Omg greg😬😍💕😍💕💋

[@la65retro]

Bidone....

[@Glideslopes]

Junk.

[@jeepjoseph9036]

The cj was better

[@infernoking7504]

This is a pos car truck suv whatever it is

[@redneon06]

It's just more junk from Jeep :-(

[@1979irock]

Move along hater

[@firstdaddy]

Gary James Its not a Jeep. Its a Fait 500X with Jeep badges stuck on it. There are only two real Jeeps left, the Grand Cherokee and Wrangler.

[@travisp11]

firstdaddy In all honesty if I buy another Jeep it will be a low mileage XJ 01' Cherokee Sport or Limited. Mine has been bulletproof reliable and I have yet to get it stuck!

[@blackdiamond925]

firstdaddy Grand Cherokee, a unibody based on a Mercedes platform. No, if you're going to talk purity, it's really just the Wrangler. Personally, I have a new Cherokee Trailhawk that can go just about anyplace a non Wrangler 4x4 can tread.

[@firstdaddy]

The new Cheeokee is more capable than most crossovers, the thing that kills it is the 4 wheel independent suspension. It would have been nice if they would have left it with at least a solid rear axle so people could SAS the front end and have a real trail rig.

[@green9315]

Piece of garbage. A design that could have been cool is ruined by shitty build quality. I test drove one today... trash.

[@keithfreeman4015]

green93 it's a Fiat 500L man. Crap.

[@mostroev3802]

Damn, that thing's ugly.

[@coureurdebois]

its so ugly

[@Fussinated]

Euro junk

[@BrokebackBob]

Fiats suck so this sucks, even the eyetalians cant build it right.

[@firstdaddy]

Not a Jeep. Its just a Fiat 500X with Jeep badges stuck on it.