By Darlene Donloe
THE CAR: JEEP RENEGADE TRAILHAWK 4x4
There are
many reasons to like this Jeep. It’s a head turner. It’s also a cool looking,
stylish vehicle with a solid performance. It’s fun to drive. It works as an SUV
for singles as well as an SUV for families. The ride is easy whether you’re in
the city or you take it off road. The
Jeep’s steering is good. It also handles the curves very well. It’s balanced
and sturdy. Although it’s a compact
vehicle, the interior is roomy, has comfy seats, a convenient dash and ample
cargo room.
The Renegade
comes with two 4x4 systems. They are the
Jeep Active Drive on Sport, Latitude and Limited models and Jeep Active Drive
Low on Trailhawk models. Each one of the systems has a rear axle disconnect
system that effortlessly shifts between two and four-wheel drive. The system intensifies
effectiveness when 4x4 isn’t needed and boosts traction when it is.
VEHICLE AT A GLANCE: Wireless phone
connectivity: Uconnect w/Bluetooth, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, heated front seats, leather
steering wheel, power 4-way driver lumbar support, power driver seat, front
center armrest, leather upholstery, overhead airbag, knee airbag, occupant
sensing airbag, dual front impact airbags, ABS brakes, 4-wheel disc brakes,
panic alarm, rear window defroster. Display:
digital/analog, exterior parking camera rear: ParkView yes, compass, front fog lights, rain
sensing wipers, front reading lights, blind spot sensor, voltmeter, rear
reading lights, driver vanity mirror,
tilt steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror, air
conditioning, front beverage holders, speed
control, Illuminated entry, front dual zone A/C, telescoping
steering wheel, automatic temperature
control, power windows, remote keyless entry
and heated steering wheel
MSRP: $32,095
FUEL ECONOMY: 21/29
THE DRIVE: Rad!
