Model Tested: 2020 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4×4
Engine:1.3-liter turbocharged inline four, 177 horsepower, 200 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 9-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined
Base Price: $27,795
As Tested: $37,015
Performance:
Off-road prowess worthy of the Jeep brand and Trailhawk name
Lots of serious Jeep technology
Good fuel economy—our best was 28.8-mpg highway
Good torque from tiny 1.3-liter turbo engine
Smooth Auto Stop feature
Nimble city traffic warrior
2000 lb tow capacity
Comfort:
Very good front legroom
Comfy seats with leather seating surfaces
Good range tilt/telescopic column
Rear seats tight unless fronts are up considerably
Great shoe room under front seats
Cowboy hat headroom
Wide rear armrest with cupholders
Adults can fit in middle position, but limited knee space
Large visors with ample side slide
Utility:
Three serious, functional tow hooks
Manual liftgate opens high for tall people
Big cargo area opening, no lift-over
Flat cargo deck
Cargo area on the short side
Small bin beside spare tire
Split rear seat folds almost flat; slight slope
Huge Kenwood speaker in corner of cargo area
Two nice vinyl seatback pouches
Rear doors only have bottle notches
Small front door bins with hard to access area
Large locking glovebox
Small, but deep console bin
WOW Factors:
Highly competent off-road
Excellent size urban errand runner
Unique optional removable roof panels
Whines:
Polarizing styling
Awkward front door bins
$1495 destination charge
Bottom Line:
The 2020 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4×4 is much more than a clever marketing moniker—it’s a highly capable and very versatile SUV. Depending on how hard you hit the option list the price can vary by almost $10,000, but if you’re frugal you can get a lot of off-road athleticism and a fun, versatile daily driver for close to the base price.
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