By Darlene Donloe
When I received the Jeep Renegade with the Colorado Red exterior
and Black/sky grey interior with leather-trimmed bucket seats to review for a
week, I got a bit nervous. The red color was striking. It roared, “Here I am, look
at me’! I knew right then my urge to accelerate on the highway just to see how
she grooves when she grabs the road – would not be a good idea. Statistics show that red cars are pulled over
for speeding far more than any other color. That, combined with my reddish
hair, might result in unwanted law enforcement attention. I had to reign in my
desire to fly down the highway with the wind in my hair as I floored it in full
abandonment. Alas, the experience would remain in my dreams.
This four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle with an automatic
transmission is considered one of the best off-roaders in its class. The 2019 version has a revamped front fascia that is gangsta.
This four-cylinder, which has more power than its competitors, does
well in practically every driving situation. It’s comfortable, has an
attractive cabin, great maneuverability, a user-friendly infotainment system,
the braking is excellent, large trunk space and it has a smooth ride on the
road. The steering is phenomenal and it’s affordable! With just a bit more
pressure on the accelerator – it can pick up and go. This is a FUN car!
After driving this SUV for a week, I loved it so much I asked
for an extension, which was granted. I
needed to smash the road just one more time!
This is the Jeep Renegade Limited 4x4.
VEHICLE AT A GLANCE: Engine: 1.3 L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic
transmission, turbocharged, horsepower: 177hp @ 5, 750 rpm, torque (net @ rpm):
200 @ 1750, towing capacity: 2,000 lbs, curb weight: 3,327 lbs, dimensions:
167” L x 74” W x 67” H, wheelbase (in.): 101.2, keyless start, remote engine
start, power steering, steering when controls, leather-wrapped steering wheel,
AM/FM stereo, Uconnect 4 with 7-inch display, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM, Google
Android Auto, auxiliary audio input, a 115-Volt auxiliary power outlet, smart
device integration, premium sound system (optional), A/C, climate control, dual
zone A/C, electrochromic rearview mirror, back-up camera, leather seats, heated
front seats, driver lumbar, power driver seat, second-row bench seat, bucket
seats, pass-through rear seat, driver vanity mirror, keyless entry, passenger
vanity mirror, power mirrors, heated mirrors, auto-off headlights, daytime
running lights, rain-sensing wipers, variable speed intermittent wipers, power
door locks, tires have front and rear performance, a tire pressure monitoring
system, aluminum wheels, full-size spare tire (optional), trainer hitch
receiver (optional), cruise control, adaptive cruise control, alarm (optional),
vehicle anti-theft system, a trip computer, adjustable steering wheel, heated
steering wheel, automatic parking (optional), fog lamps, rear defrost, privacy
glass, power windows, rear spoiler, sun/moon roof (optional), dual moonroof
(optional), child safety locks, blind-spot monitor (optional) and
driver/passenger/rear head/front head/frontside airbags.
MSRP: $27,895-$33,265
FUEL ECONOMY: 23/29
THE DRIVE: On Point!
Darlene Donloe is a
seasoned entertainment and travel journalist whose work has appeared in People,
Ebony, Essence, LA Stage Times, The Wave, LA Watts Times, Black Meetings and
Tourism, This Stage, Los Angeles Sentinel, EMMY, The Hollywood Reporter,
Billboard, Grammy and more. Contact her via ddonloe@gmail.com
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