2021 Jeep Renegade

If you thought the Wrangler was the smallest and most enjoyable Jeep out there, then you clearly haven't seen the 2021 Jeep Renegade. This subcompact SUV is a perfect poster child for the brand, with its boxy but funky appearance and genuine off-roading capabilities. This puts it in a class of its own in the segment, with beloved rivals like theKia Seltos,Honda HR-V, andHyundai Konaleft on the tarmac as the Renegade crossover ventures off into the unknown. That said, neither of the available engines are particularly powerful, and the 9-speed automatic transmission is unrefined. Luckily, you do get most of the features you'd expect from a family-friendly small vehicle, but is this enough for the 2021 Renegade to draw buyers away from the more mainstream, high-value competitors?

The base engine under the hood of the 2021 Jeep Renegade is a 2.4-liter inline-4 gas engine, which is good for 180 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. This doesn't sound like a lot, because it isn't. The optional turbocharged 1.3-liter 4-cylinder isn't much better, with 177 hp and 210 lb-ft. Both come mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission, and while a front-wheel drivetrain is standard on some models, the Sport, Jeepster, Freedom, Limited, and Trailhawk come with four-wheel drive exclusively. Theother trims have the option of adding 4WD.

Performance is never thrilling, but the turbo four-pot is slightly better with its boosted low-down torque. There is enough power for town driving, and crawling over rough terrain, but highway driving is a whole other tragic story. Regardless, the transmission is a nightmare, with poorly timed shifts, constant searching for the right gear, and a complete disregard for any manual shift inputs. Maximum towing capacity is 2,000 lbs, and the process is not recommended without AWD equipment.

The Renegade doesn't look like it belongs among its competitors, which helps it stand out. It's rugged and has the off-roading chops to back up its appearance. However, it's different in other ways, too, but these are mostly bad. On-road comfort is never particularly good, and both engines are weak and lose their breath quickly when pushed to perform. They don't even offer good gas mileage returns - even with the turbo engine.

Inside, there is limited space in the back, and cargo volume is adequate but far from impressive. On the plus side, there are a fair number of standard features, both comfort and safety. The NHTSA review of the 2021 Jeep Renegade returned a decent four-star safety rating, but the US automaker doesn't have the best reputation for reliability. Even after six years on the market, the Renegade was recalled twice last year. If you really want a daily driver that feels at home off-road, then you could do worse than the Jeep Renegade, but if you want a comfortable and practical 5-door daily driver, there are far better cars to choose from.

很难推荐任何一个版本的雷内gade, since they are all equally lackluster. Since the only justifiable reason to buy one would be its off-roading ability, we'd say the Trailkhawk is the only trim that makes sense. This model gets keyless entry and remote start, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats with power adjustability. It also comes equipped with the Selec-Terrain system. The optional extras aren't worth the money, so keep things simple and go with the base spec. The price of this 2021 Jeep Renegade SUV build comes to $29,675.

Inside, there is limited space in the back, and cargo volume is adequate but far from impressive. On the plus side, there are a fair number of standard features, both comfort and safety. The NHTSA review of the 2021 Jeep Renegade returned a decent four-star safety rating, but the US automaker doesn't have the best reputation for reliability. Even after six years on the market, the Renegade was recalled twice last year. If you really want a daily driver that feels at home off-road, then you could do worse than the Jeep Renegade, but if you want a comfortable and practical 5-door daily driver, there are far better cars to choose from.