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Jeep Renegade

Jeep's first small crossover, with a 20:1 crawl ratio in Trailhawk form.12

Researched November 2, 2026 from 24 sources

At a glance

0150300
94–237 hpPower
01,0002,000
1,396–1,610 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.3

Engine
1.0–2.4 L gas, flex-fuel and diesel I3/I4; 1.5 48V hybrid; 1.3 4xe PHEV38
Layout
Front engine; FWD or AWD; 4xe has an electric rear axle37
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals; 6/9-speed automatics; 6/7-speed dual-clutch3
Built at
Melfi (SATA), Italy; Goiana, Brazil; Guangzhou (GAC FCA), China (2016–2022)3
Units built
Brazil: 500,000 built in the first seven years5

The story

2014: Geneva debut, then August production20142015: UK and Brazil launch in 201520152017: Deserthawk arrives with rock rails20172019: 177 hp from the new 1.3 turbo20192021: 2021 4xe: electric AWD, no propshaft20212022: 48V e-Hybrid and 4xe share the range20222023: Final US and Canadian model year20232024: 10.1-inch screen for the UK update20242027: Brazil's 2027 line gets 48V hybrids2027 Jeep Renegade (BU/520; B1; BQ): 2014–presentBU/520; B1; BQ 20142016201820202022202420262028
GenerationsMilestones3
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YearWhat happened
2014–presentJeep Renegade (BU/520; B1; BQ)
2014Geneva debut, then August production
2015UK and Brazil launch in 2015
2017Deserthawk arrives with rock rails
2019177 hp from the new 1.3 turbo
20212021 4xe: electric AWD, no propshaft
202248V e-Hybrid and 4xe share the range
2023Final US and Canadian model year
202410.1-inch screen for the UK update
2027Brazil's 2027 line gets 48V hybrids
  1. 2014

    Geneva debut, then August production

    Unveiled in March at Geneva, the subcompact SUV entered production in late August on the FCA Small Wide 4x4 platform.3

  2. 2015

    UK and Brazil launch in 2015

    US and Canadian model years begin; UK sales open in February and Brazil launches in March with 1.8 flex-fuel and 2.0 turbodiesel engines.345

  3. 2017

    Deserthawk arrives with rock rails

    The US edition brings rock rails, Active Drive Low's 20:1 crawl ratio and Rock mode, with up to 483 mm water fording and 907 kg towing.2

  4. 2019

    177 hp from the new 1.3 turbo

    North America's 1.3 turbo replaces the 1.4 with 177 hp and 271 Nm; an AWD test records 9.0 seconds to 60 mph with the nine-speed automatic.36

  5. 2021

    2021 4xe: electric AWD, no propshaft

    The hybrid drives the front wheels with a 1.3 turbo and the rear electrically; the Trailhawk version delivers 237 hp combined.7

  6. 2022

    48V e-Hybrid and 4xe share the range

    A 1.5-liter e-Hybrid pairs 48V assistance with a seven-speed gearbox; the 1.3-liter 4xe plug-in hybrids keep AWD.8

  7. 2023

    Final US and Canadian model year

    The US range becomes AWD-only before its exit with Canada after model year 2023; Latin America continues, and Europe's model years reach 2025.39

  8. 2024

    10.1-inch screen for the UK update

    The UK 2024 refresh adds a 10.1-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch instrument display and revised dashboard; e-Hybrid and 4xe powertrains remain.10

  9. 2027

    Brazil's 2027 line gets 48V hybrids

    Longitude and Sahara add a 48V mild-hybrid system to the 1.3 turbo flex-fuel engine; Brazil also gets revised front and rear bumpers.11

Power over the years

From 138 hp to 237 hp in 7 years.

0100200300 20142016201820202022 hp 2014 · 138 hp · Europe: 1.4 MultiAir22015 · 109 hp · Europe: 1.6 E.torQ2015 · 130 hp · Latin America: 1.8 E.torQ Flex2015 · 160 hp · Sport 4x4 1.4T manual2015 · 180 hp · Limited 4x4 2.42016 · 153 hp · China: 2.0 Tigershark2017 · 94 hp · Italy: 1.6 MultiJet2 diesel2018 · 118 hp · Europe: 1.0 GSE turbo2018 · 148 hp · Europe: 1.3 GSE turbo2019 · 177 hp · North America: 1.3 GSE turbo2021 · 187 hp · Europe/Japan: 4xe plug-in hybrid2021 · 237 hp · 4xe Trailhawk 237 hp 4xe Trailhawk 138 hp Europe: 1.4 MultiAir2
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YearHorsepowerModel
2014138Europe: 1.4 MultiAir2
2015109Europe: 1.6 E.torQ
2015130Latin America: 1.8 E.torQ Flex
2015160Sport 4x4 1.4T manual
2015180Limited 4x4 2.4
2016153China: 2.0 Tigershark
201794Italy: 1.6 MultiJet2 diesel
2018118Europe: 1.0 GSE turbo
2018148Europe: 1.3 GSE turbo
2019177North America: 1.3 GSE turbo
2021187Europe/Japan: 4xe plug-in hybrid
20212374xe Trailhawk

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Sport 1.4T manual

    2015

    160 hp
  • Latitude / Longitude

    Standard

    Latitude / Longitude

  • Standard

    S

    2023

  • Standard

    Overland (UK)

    2024

  • Standard

    Sahara MHEV (Brazil)

    2027

  • Standard

    Willys 4x4 (Brazil)

    2027

  • Trailhawk

    Performance

    Trailhawk

  • Special

    Altitude (US)

    2017

  • Special

    Upland (US)

    2023

  • Limited

    Deserthawk

    2017

    180 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Boxy body, round headlights, seven-slot grille and squared-off wheel arches.714
  • Square taillights carry X-shaped reflectors, a nod to military-Jeep gas cans.15
  • Optional My Sky roof has two removable panels for an open-air cabin.3
  • Tiny Jeep grille-and-headlight motifs hide inside the headlamp housings.15
  • Subtle blue badges identify 4xe versions without changing the basic body shape.7

Year by year

  1. 2019 (Europe/North America)

    Reworked bumpers and a larger grille; Wrangler-inspired LED headlights identify suitably equipped facelift cars.34

  2. Late 2018 (South America)

    Brazil-built facelift cars adopt Trailhawk bumpers across the range, keeping the previous headlights and taillights.3

  3. 2023 (Brazil)

    A further Brazilian refresh brings revised front-end styling alongside the 1.3-liter T270 Turbo-Flex engine update.3

  4. 2024 (UK trims)

    New trim names arrive: Altitude has 17-inch alloys and LED lamps; Summit adds new 18-inch alloys.10

  5. 2027 (Brazil)

    New front and rear bumpers, new daytime running light surrounds and fresh 17- and 18-inch alloy-wheel designs.11

Against its rivals

  • Nissan Juke SL

    Renegade vs Nissan Juke SL

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Renegade9 s
    Nissan Juke SL7.4 s
    16

  • Renegade vs Chevrolet Trax LT (2015)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Renegade9 s
    Chevrolet Trax LT (2015)10.1 s
    16
  • Honda HR-V (2016)

    Renegade vs Honda HR-V (2016)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Renegade9 s
    Honda HR-V (2016)9.5 s
    16
  • Mazda CX-3 (2016)

    Renegade vs Mazda CX-3 (2016)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Renegade9 s
    Mazda CX-3 (2016)8.6 s
    16

Prices

Value today $12.8K–$33.4K9

Price when newValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 20142016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $12,760–$33,383 2015 · $17,995 · US Sport 4x2, base2015 · $20,990 · US Sport 4x4 manual, base2016 · $26,250 · US Dawn of Justice, excl. dest.2017 · $17,995 · US base, excl. destination2017 · $22,390 · US Altitude, MSRP2017 · $28,140 · US Deserthawk, MSRP2019 · $23,520 · US base2019 · $26,515 · US 1.3T 4x4, base2019 · $34,860 · US Limited 4x4, as tested 2015 · $17,995 · US Sport 4x2 base, 2015 model year
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2015Launch price$17,995US Sport 4x2 base, 2015 model year
2015Price when new$17,995US Sport 4x2, base
2015Price when new$20,990US Sport 4x4 manual, base
2016Price when new$26,250US Dawn of Justice, excl. dest.
2017Price when new$17,995US base, excl. destination
2017Price when new$22,390US Altitude, MSRP
2017Price when new$28,140US Deserthawk, MSRP
2019Price when new$23,520US base
2019Price when new$26,515US 1.3T 4x4, base
2019Price when new$34,860US Limited 4x4, as tested
2026Value today$12,760–$33,383

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “A desert snorkel for Ale and Fede”
    • “Back-to-back Tunisie class wins”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 1 generation

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 24 sources
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  2. Jeep® Introduces Two New Renegade Models prnewswire.com
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  5. Jeep Renegade 1.8 usado: 10 fatos que você precisa saber antes de comprar o SUV autopapo.com.br
  6. 2019 Jeep Renegade Limited 4x4 1.3L Engine Tested caranddriver.com
  7. First Drive: 2021 Jeep Renegade 4xe Review | GRR goodwood.com
  8. Jeep Renegade (2023). Hausses de prix et nouvelle finition (RED) - L'argus largus.fr
  9. 2023 Jeep Renegade Review, Pricing, and Specs caranddriver.com
  10. Jeep Renegade celebrates a decade on sale with 2024 update | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  11. Jeep Renegade chega na linha 2027 híbrido 48V e até R$ 18 mil mais barato | CNN Brasil cnnbrasil.com.br
  12. 2015 Jeep Renegade Sport 4x4 1.4T Manual Test – Review – Car and Driver caranddriver.com
  13. ​The 2015 Jeep Renegade Is Just As Good As You Hoped It Would Be jalopnik.com
  14. Geneva show: Jeep's Renegade young at heart | GoAuto goauto.com.au
  15. Jeep Renegade Easter Eggs and Hidden Secrets caranddriver.com
  16. The Big Test: 2015-2016 Subcompact Crossovers - Comparison - Motor Trend motortrend.com
  17. 2016 Jeep Renegade Dawn of Justice is a Superhero special [w/video] - Autoblog autoblog.com
  18. Special Jeep Renegade pays tribute to Harley-Davidson | Carbuyer carbuyer.co.uk
  19. L'avventura di una Jeep Renegade al Tunisie Challenge – Secondamano® secondamanoitalia.it
  20. TUNISIE CHALLENGE: A VERY DEMANDING ADVENTURE - Tunisie Challenge tunisiechallenge.com
  21. TUNISIE CHALLENGE: DEMANDING, INTENSE AND SPECTACULAR - Tunisie Challenge tunisiechallenge.com
  22. 2015 Jeep Renegade iihs.org
  23. Jeep Renegade diesel : quelles sont ses pannes les plus courantes ? autoplus.fr
  24. Used Jeep Renegade (2015-2023): what to check before buying motoppi.com
  • autoblog.com
  • prnewswire.com
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • autopapo.com.br
  • caranddriver.com
  • goodwood.com
  • largus.fr
  • cnnbrasil.com.br
  • jalopnik.com
  • goauto.com.au
  • motortrend.com
  • carbuyer.co.uk
  • secondamanoitalia.it

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