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2022 Jeep Renegade

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$24,695 - $31,145
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on July 19, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent off-roading capability

Limited cargo capacity

The 2022 Jeep Renegade now gets the 1.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine as standard.

High-quality materials used in the interior

Slow shifting transmission

New Altitude package

Comfortable ride quality

Sub-par fuel efficiency

Sport and Latitude trims get a standard 8.4-inch touchscreen system

Functional safety features

Limited trim gets certain exterior updates

Premium cabin filter is now standard

Specs & Features

$26,095

price

177 hp @ 5750 rpm

horsepower

210 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

9-speed Automatic

transmission

1.3L 4cyl 4WD 9A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

In dire need of a redesign, the 2022 Jeep Renegade is back for another stint this year with certain feature changes. Renegade Sport and Latitude trims now get a standard 8.4-inch touchscreen with GPS, while the premium Renegade Limited trim gets exterior updates in the form of a new front grille, foglamps, and 18-inch wheels. Jeep also introduces a new Altitude package, which drives up the premium factor. With a similar 4 trim configuration, prices for the 2022 Renegade start from an MSRP of $22,790, while the off-road Trailhawk trim will set you back by an MSRP of $30,290.

2022 Jeep Renegade Price, Features, Review

For sale now in major Jeep showrooms across the US, the powertrain unit of the Renegade also receives a change. The turbocharged 1.3L engine is the only standard unit on offer this year. Moreover, apart from the Sport trim, all the other trims in the lineup are only available in 4x4. Also, its Trailhawk trim has no competition except the Subaru Crosstrek when it comes to off-roading in the compact SUV segment. 2022 Jeep Renegade's towing capacity is rated at 2000 lbs.

Buying Advice

The 2022 Jeep Renegade offers a unique trim lineup that also confuses buyers for good reasons. The 2022 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk trim is the most feature-loaded and off-road-ready, however, if you can compromise on a bit of luxury and be okay with decent off-roading capability then you can save a couple of money and go with the Latitude trim.

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Comparative Analysis against Competition

The Jeep Renegade with a base MSRP of under $22,790 remains the most affordable SUV in the Jeep territory yet is extremely capable in the compact SUV segment. With the changes brought about this year, the Renegade has become even more desirable and remains a practical choice for those who are looking for a proper SUV in compact dimensions. Although it isn't without its own sets of cons which we have discussed in detail in the latter part of this review.

In the compact SUV segment, there are several SUVs which the Jeep Renegade needs to compete with. The most prominent among them include Honda HR-V, Ford Escape, Mazda CX-30, Kia Seltos, and Subaru Crosstrek. That said, very soon the Renegade 4XE, the plug-in hybrid version of the regular Renegade, is expected to make its debut in the States, it is already doing well in the Italian market where it was launched in the first quarter of 2021.

Buying Advice

Our pick from the varied Renegade trim lineup would have to be the 2022 Renegade Trailhawk trim, which comes at an MSRP of $30,290. An off-road-oriented trim, the Trailhawk trim packs in all of the latest off-road convenience features with it. We'd also recommend you to opt for the optional packages on offer, such as the Trailer tow Group, and the Luxury Group package.

Features
8.0/10

The Renegade's greatest strength is its off-road capability in Trailhawk guise - Motortrend

The 2022 Jeep Renegade trims on offer are the same four trims as its previous 2021 year along with a couple of special edition trims. The trim level will start with the Sport trim and the Trailhawk trim along with the Limited trim shares the top of the list and is priced just a shade above $30,000. The lower two trims i.e. Sport and Latitude start at $22,790 and $26,990 respectively.

2022 Jeep Renegade Trims and Features

For 2022, Jeep has dropped the base 2.4-liter naturally aspirated inline-4 engine and has given the 1.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine as standard across the lineup. Up till now, the turbo-four engine was optional on the Sport and Latitude trim and standard on the Limited and Trailhawk trim. Another noteworthy change this year is that except for the Sport trim, all the other trim comes standard with 4WD while the Sport has FWD as standard and 4WD costs $1,600 extra.

Model

Sport

Latitude

Limited

Trailhawk

MSRP (FWD)

$22,790

N/A

N/A

N/A

MSRP (4WD)

$24,390

$26,990

$30,290

$30,290

Key Features

177 hp, 1.3-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine

Adds or Upgrades to "Sport"

Adds or Upgrades to "Latitude"

Adds or Upgrades to "Latitude"

 

7” touchscreen display w/ UConnect5, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

17” alloy wheels

Premium Kenwood Audio

17” alloy wheels w/ all-terrain tires

 

16” steel wheels

Automatic headlights

Heated and power-adjustable front seats

Hill descent control

 

Rearview camera

Roof rails

Auto-Dimming rearview mirror

Underbody skid plate

 

Lane-keeping assist w/ rear cross-traffic alert

Remote engine start and keyless entry

Heated steering wheel

Front and rear tow hooks

 

Blind-spot monitoring

Foglights

18" alloy wheels

Leather upholstery

 

Automatic emergency braking

Rear USB ports

Leather upholstery

Automatic wipers and windshield wiper de-icer

 

Dual-zone automatic climate control

Tinted rear windows

Automatic wipers and windshield wiper de-icer

40/20/40-split folding rear seats

 

Push-button start

Upgraded fabric upholstery

40/20/40-split folding rear seats

Raised suspension

Apart from the standard set of features, a set of features seen on Limited and Trailhawk trim are optional on the lower trim. For instance, the Convenience Group Package bundles heated and power-adjustable front seats, heated and leather-wrapped seeing wheel, automatic wipers with windshield wiper de-icer, is optional on the Latitude trim while the same is standard on Limited and Trailhawk trim. Speaking of Limited trim here you get the Luxury Group Package as an option. While the Trailhawk trim offers the above package and Trailer Tow Group Package that includes a four-pin wiring harness and Class III towing hitch. Further, there is also the new Altitude package introduced for 2022.

Fuel Economy
4.0/10

The 2022 Jeep Renegade has an EPA estimated gas mileage of 23 MPG in the city, 29 MPG on the highway, and 25 MPG combined. With the Renegade the figures remain the same with the AWD, as it delivers 23/29/25 MPG in city/highway/combined respectively. While the Trailhawk trim remains the least efficient Renegade among all returning 22/27/24 MPG respectively. The tank capacity of the Renegade is 12.7 gallons which is the lowest.

Models

2022 Jeep Renegade

2022 Honda HR-V 

2022 Ford Escape

2022 Mazda CX-30

MPG (City)

 24

28

27

24

MPG (Highway)

 32

34

33

31

MPG (Combined)

 27

30

30

26

Fuel Capacity (gal.)

12.7

13.2

14.7

12.7

Range (City/ Highway/ Combined) (mi.)

 305/ 406/ 343 369/ 449/ 396 414/ 503/ 444 337/ 445/ 378

The Jeep Renegade puts out the least mileage in the competition. The mileage of both the Honda HR-V and Escape is best in class. While the most powerful and quickest SUV of the lot Mazda CX-30 returns a shade better gas mileage than the Jeep Renegade.

Interior
5.0/10

Like the exterior, the Renegade's cabin has enough unusual shapes and touches to keep things interesting, such as the sturdy grab handle ahead of the front passenger - CarBuzz

The interior of the Jeep Renegade has a very minimalistic approach and for the 2022 model year, Jeep has kept things mostly unchanged except for the new steering wheel design and a new touchscreen unit with navigation. The cabin is adequately spaced and seats up to five people. The materials used inside the cabin are not high-end, especially the dashboard which is made of a combination of hard and soft plastic.

2022 Jeep Renegade interior features

The seats offered are decent with ample headroom and legroom for both rows. One can choose between leather or cloth seat materials. The upholstery is good with enough grip. Overall the seats are comfortable and supportive. The floor gets all-weather mats and the seats are washable, making it quite the offroad biased necessity. The storage capacities are decent with space provided below the armrest and a few pockets around the car. With this, the 2022 Renegade offers 18.5 cubic feet of cargo space and with the rear seats folded down completely, the cargo space can be increased to 50.8 cubic feet.

Models

2022 Jeep Renegade

2022 Honda HR-V 

2022 Ford Escape

2022 Mazda CX-30

Seating Capacity

5

5

5

5

Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room) (in.)

41.1/ 55.9/ 41.2

39.5/ 56.8/ 41.2

40.0/ 57.6/ 42.4

38.1/ 55.3/ 41.7

Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room) (in.)

40.5/ 55.1/ 35.1

38.3/ 54.5/ 39.3

39.3/ 56.0/ 40.7

38.3/ 53.6/ 36.3

Cargo Capacity (ft³)

18.5

 24.3 33.5 20.2

The infotainment system of Renegade's 8.4-inch touchscreen unit is expected to arrive with UConnect 5. That said, the UConnect interface is very intuitive and easy to use and offers smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While audio is played through a six-speaker sound system.

Interior Features on offer are-

  • Heated and power-adjustable front seats
  • Heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
  • Rear USB ports

Exterior
7.0/10

The 2022 Jeep Renegade except for minor changes to the front bumper and fascia will not have any major change in the external visuals. The vehicle got a facelift recently which made it look really attractive. It looks more like a traditional Jeep and definitely feels that it got inspiration from the Wrangler. The recent facelift introduced a newly designed 7 seven-slot intake grille, rear bumper, round headlamps, and square tail lamps which are all LED and hold a character in themselves. 

The exterior has boxy cuts and shapes giving it more like a proper off-roader but also holding its funky nature. Dimensionally the Jeep Renegade measures just 166.6-inches in length, 74.2-inches wide, and has 66.5-inches of height. Thus it is very clear from the figures the Renegade has a tallboy design but an overall smaller footprint. The ground clearance is also impressive at 8 inches which is class-leading and helps in offroading.

Models

2022 Jeep Renegade

2022 Honda HR-V 

2022 Ford Escape

2022 Mazda CX-30

Curb Weight (lbs)

 3210 2906 3566 3234

Length (in.)

166.6

170.4

 181.3 173.0

Width (in.)

 74.2

69.8

74.1

 70.7

Height (in.)

66.5

63.2

68.6

 61.7

Ground Clearance (in.)

 8.0

5.4

 7.3 8.0

Wheelbase (in.)

101.2

102.8

106.7

 104.3

In this comparison, the rival SUVs have a different approach towards exterior dimensions. Here the rival SUVs are longer in length to offer better cabin and cargo space. While the Renegade is taller in size and widest among all but overall smaller in terms of length. 

Exterior Features:

  • Heated rearview mirrors
  • 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
  • Tinted rear glass
  • Fog lamps
  • Black color roof
  • LED headlights and taillights

Safety
5.0/10

The safety ratings of the Jeep Renegade aren't the best in the segment. And the 2022 model being mechanically similar to the outgoing model, the 2021 Renegade ratings can be taken as the benchmark. The 2021 Renegade gets a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA, while the IIHS has rated the Renegade with the top rating of 'Good' in only five out of seven parameters. Ratings aside the standard safety features on the Jeep are reassuring and remain at par with what others offer in the segment.

Safety Features on offer with the 2022 Jeep Renegade are-

  • Pre-collision Warning System
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keep Assistance
  • Post-collision Safety System
  • Electronic Brake Assist
  • Stability Assist

Competition
9.0/10

2022 Jeep Renegade vs 2022 Honda HR-V

Apart from the off-road capabilities held by the Renegade, there is nothing much extraordinary about it. On the other hand, the HR-V has a lot to offer over the Renegade. It drives well, it is spacious, comfortable, practical, and at the same time more fuel-efficient.

Apart from that, the HR-V has overall better ride quality and reliability. Talking about the price, the 2021 HR-V is a cheaper option and is easier to maintain.

2022 Jeep Renegade vs 2022 Ford Escape

The Ford Escape is more of a complete subcompact SUV with very much everything better than the Renegade. Starting with the performance, the engine is quite potent but also gives better fuel economy. The interior space is better and the cabin feels refined and bigger than the Renegade.

Also, the cargo capacity is better, leveling up the overall practicality. The exterior looks of the Escape are on the mainstream side whereas the Renegade has better-rugged appeal.

Final Verdict

The 2022 Jeep Renegade now gets the more powerful turbo-four engine as standard which was up till now optional on the lower two variants. This engine has not only made it peppy to drive but also improved the gas mileage. This not only makes the lower variants very attractive for those who don't want to buy the top trims or are price-conscious. While on the inside the Renegade gets only minor tweaks while the overall cabin has a typical Jeep vibe to it. Thus for a family man living in the cities and looking for a more practical yet compact SUV, the 2022 Renegade with the new engine and minor changes is now a good choice.

Trims

    Sport
    $24,695 onwards
    • 60/40-Split folding rear seat
    • 8.4-Inch touchscreen
    • Black deluxe cloth upholstery
    • Blacked out exterior styling elements
    • Front and rear tow hooks
    • Gloss-black 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Matte black hood
    • Push-Button ignition
    • Raised suspension
    • Rear USB ports
    • Ski Gray stitching
    • Underbody skid plates
    • Unique exterior and interior accents
    Latitude
    $29,145 onwards
    • Automatic headlights
    • Rear USB ports
    • Remote engine start
    • Roof rails
    • Tinted rear windows
    Red Edition
    $29,145 onwards
    • Engine: 1.3L 4cyl 4WD 9A
    • Horsepower: 177 hp @ 5750 rpm hp
    • Torque: 210 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: 112 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg
    Altitude
    $30,140 onwards
    • Black deluxe cloth upholstery
    • Black headliner
    • Blacked out exterior styling elements
    • Gloss-black 18-inch alloy wheels
    • Ski Gray stitching
    Trailhawk
    $30,945 onwards
    • Front and rear tow hooks
    • Matte black hood
    • Raised suspension
    • Underbody skid plates
    • Unique exterior and interior accents
    Limited
    $31,145 onwards
    • 18-Inch wheels
    • Leather upholstery
    • Led headlights
    • Rear automatic braking

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Price

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Engine

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Rating

6.84

Horsepower

177 hp @ 5750 rpm

Torque

210 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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2022 Jeep Renegade vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		7.9 sec15.8 sec118 mph
    		7.7 sec16.0 sec120 mph
    		8.2 sec--
    		8.3 sec16.5 sec120 mph
    		8.4 sec16.6 sec120 mph
    		8.6 sec16.5 sec-
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    2022 Jeep Renegade vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		24 mpg32 mpg27 mpg12.7 gal.-Jeep USA
      		31 mpg36 mpg33 mpg10.8 gal.334.8/388.8 mi.
      		30 mpg35 mpg32 mpg13.2 gal.-
      		29 mpg33 mpg31 mpg11.9 gal.345.1/392.7 mi.
      		28 mpg34 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/448.8 mi.
      		28 mpg34 mpg30 mpg14.8 gal.414.4/503.2 mi.

      2022 Jeep Renegade vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		166.6 in.74.2 in.66.5 in.6.7 in.101.2 in. -
        		180.5 in.74.1 in.66.1 in.7.3 in.106.7 in. -
        		173 in.70.7 in.61.7 in.8 in.104.4 in. -

        2022 Nissan Rogue Sport

        Ranked #3

        		172.8 in.72.3 in.62.5 in.7.4 in.104.2 in. -
        		172.6 in.70.7 in.61.6 in.5.9 in.103.9 in. -
        		172 in.70.9 in.63.6 in.7.3 in.103.5 in. -

        2022 Jeep Renegade vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		-100.1 cu.ft.50.8 cu.ft.Jeep USA
          		-93.5 cu.ft.45.8 cu.ft.
          		37.5 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.65.4 cu.ft.
          		26.6 cu.ft.99.6 cu.ft.62.8 cu.ft.
          		24.3 cu.ft.100.1 cu.ft.58.8 cu.ft.
          		20.9 cu.ft.91.1 cu.ft.50 cu.ft.

          2022 Jeep Renegade vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		50.8 cu.ft.-50.8 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            		100.7 cu.ft.-45.8 cu.ft.318 ft.
            		39.8 cu.ft.14.1 cu.ft.39.8 cu.ft.286 ft.
            		45.2 cu.ft.20.2 cu.ft.45.2 cu.ft.-
            		48.4 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.48.4 cu.ft.-
            		37 cu.ft.19.1 cu.ft.37 cu.ft.-

            2022 Jeep Renegade vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-1059 lbs.3056 lbs.Jeep USA
              		2000 lbs.1281 lbs.3305 lbs.
              		2000 lbs.1570 lbs.3300 lbs.
              		2000 lbs.-3298 lbs.
              		1500 lbs.1018 lbs.3237 lbs.
              		1322 lbs.835 lbs.3300 lbs.

              2022 Jeep Renegade SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              2

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              21

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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              Jeep Renegade Islander

              Pros - Gas mileage, color, size is just for me, sunroof, rain sensing wipers, all the extras like, heated seats and steering wheel, lane sensor, blind spot sensor, front and rear colision sensors

              Cons - No spare tire, The big thing behind the rearview mirror, makes it hard to put an air freshener on the mirror

              I drive a 2021, the bikini blue metallic is such an awesome color, it changes depending on how the light hits it. The sensors are all important to me, the lane change, the blind spot sensor, the front and rear collision sensors. They all are important to being safe on the road and around here you need all those sensors. The heated seats are great when it is cooler outside and I do not want to tur...

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