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Everything you need to know about the Jeep Renegade

The Renegade is Jeep's answer to suburban living. Compact ad user-friendly, the Renegade offers the look and style of the offroad lifestyle in a neat package that fits in your garage. Here is everything you need to know about the Jeep Renegade

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In this article:

Who is the Jeep Renegade a good car for?

What is the Jeep Renegade like to drive?

Tech features in the Jeep Renegade

Jeep Renegade price

Similar cars to the Jeep Renegade

 

Is the Jeep Renegade a good car? 

The Jeep Renegade takes the lifestyle-oriented aspects of the famous Jeep brand and shoehorns them into a smaller package that is more in line with use by a suburban adventurer. More technology and comfort that is easier to navigate in the urban jungle. 

Who is the Jeep Renegade a good car for?

The Jeep Renegade is a good car for anyone that is looking for all the Jeep flair but in a more compact car that is easier on the road and the wallet.

Is the Jeep Renegade a good first car?

With decent levels of safety and driver convenience as well as a number of driver assistance features, the Renegade makes a brilliant first car

Is the Jeep Renegade a good family car?

Due to its compact nature, the Renegade may not be ideally suited for large families but if you have a smaller family unit the cargo space and passenger compartment with all its features will be ideal.

 

Is there a Hybrid Jeep Renegade?

Jeep currently does not offer a hybrid version of the Renegade in SA

 

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer's opinion

The cabin’s design is pretty nice, with logical control layouts and a generally sturdy build. “Easter Eggs” abound, with Jeep logos and outlines in evidence everywhere, from the windscreen to the door speaker covers

Martin Pretorius, AutoTrader

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What does it look like?

Exterior

 

Interior

What is the Jeep Renegade like inside? 

Depending on the derivative you will get either cloth or leather interior trim. Controls fall easily to hand while technology and convenience features are easy to use and great for everyday use.

Style

As mentioned before, depending on the derivative, you will get either cloth or leather-trimmed interior that features faux brushed aluminium trim. Jeep loves to include a multitude of "easter eggs" throughout the interior such as logos, silhouettes, and offroad imagery.

Tech features

  • UCONNECT 7" Infotainment
  • Apple Car Play / Android Auto
  • 7" Digital driver Display
  • Passenger grab handle
  • Rear USB ports

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Jeep Renegade?

The cheapest Jeep Renegade is the Sport - prices usually start from R 439 900

 

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How much does it cost?

Jeep Renegade 1.4T Sport R 439 900
Jeep Renegade 1.4T Longitude R 469 900
Jeep Renegade 1.4T Limited R 539 900
Jeep Renegade 1.4T Trailhawk on request

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

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Fiat 500X

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Ford EcoSport

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Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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