2018 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk

The 2018 Renegade is Jeep's smallest SUV, a boxy subcompact that brings a bit of Trail Rated attitude to the everyday commute. It squares off against the Honda HR-V, Subaru Crosstrek, and Chevrolet Trax, but none of them offer its off-road styling. The Renegade rides with a tall, upright feel and handles daily driving with ease, though the nine-speed automatic can be slow to pick a gear. Inside, the cabin feels sturdy and offers decent space for four, but the rear seat is snug for tall adults and the cargo area is modest. The Trailhawk is the Renegade you buy if you actually plan to leave the pavement; the Limited is more about city style and comfort. Its 2.4L I4 makes 180 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque, sent through a nine-speed automatic and four-wheel drive that earns it a Trail Rated badge, and it returns 24 mpg combined. The Trailhawk comes with skid plates, tow hooks, and a Selec-Terrain system with Rock mode, so it's ready for real trails right off the lot.