2015-Jeep-Renegade

The Jeep Renegade Sport is the trim level entry point.  Standard equipment on the Renegade Sport includes 16-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, fixed position dual sunroofs, keyless entry, power windows and locks, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a four-speaker sound system with USB and audio inputs.

The next upgrade level is the Latitude.  The 2015 Jeep Renegade Latitude adds alloy wheels, roof rails, foglamps, automatic headlights, heated power-adjustable outside mirrors, air-conditioning, ambient LED lighting, a fold-flat front passenger seat, cruise control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Electronic additions consist of a rearview camera, the Uconnect control interface with 5.0-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, voice commands, an additional USB port and a six-speaker audio system.

Moving up to the 2015 Jeep Renegade Limited provides 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, an upgraded driver information display, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, remote engine start, a 115-volt power outlet, leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat (with four-way power lumbar), heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 40/20/40-split folding rear seat with pass-through, and a remote rechargeable flashlight.

There is an off-road-oriented Trailhawk version.  This trim level comes with four-wheel drive, hill descent control, a raised suspension, tow hooks and underbody skid plates. In addition to the Latitude's equipment it also has 17-inch alloy wheels and all-terrain tires, a full-size spare, premium cloth upholstery, red interior stitching, a removable cargo floor panel and a remote rechargeable flashlight.

Many of the Renegade Limited's standard features are available for the Latitude and Trailhawk via option packages.Tech minded buyers can opt for a package that includes a 6.5-inch touchscreen, a navigation system, HD radio and Uconnect Access (includes extra safety features, a WiFi hotspot and voice texting). Two safety packages are also offered. The Renegade Safety and Security package comes with a blind spot monitoring system and rear cross-traffic alerts, while the Advanced Technology package adds a lane departure warning system, lane keeping assist, rear parking sensors and a forward collision warning system.

Manually removable sunroofs can be ordered for all renegades. You can upgrade to a power front sunroof on the Rengade Latitude and Limited. Keyless ignition and entry is available for the Latitude and Limited, as is a premium nine-speaker audio system.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade has 2 engine variants.  The base engine is a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a six-speed manual transmission. A nine-speed automatic is optional.

Optional for the Renegade Sport and Latitude and standard for Renegade Limited and Trailhawk models is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 180 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. All Renegades can be either front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive except the Trailhawk, which is 4WD only.

The EPA estimates that a Renegade with the 2.4-liter engine (and automatic) and front-wheel drive will achieve 25 MPG combined (22 city/31 highway). 

All 4WD Renegades have selectable drive modes for different terrains. The Renegade Trailhawk has a more advanced 4WD system that has enhanced low-speed off-road gearing and an extra drive mode. When equipped with the Trailer Tow package, the Renegade with 4WD and the 2.4-liter engine can tow up to 2,000 pounds.

The 2015 Jeep Renegade comes standard with a long list of safety features.  Owners benefit from antilock brakes, traction and stability control, driver knee airbag, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and hill start assist. A rearview camera is optional for Renegade Sport and standard on all other trims. Two safety-oriented packages are available that add a blind spot monitoring system, a rear cross-path alert system, a lane departure warning system, lane keeping assist, a frontal collision warning system and rear parking sensors.