2022 Jeep Renegade Altitude

The Renegade is Jeep's smallest SUV, a boxy runabout that sits below the Cherokee in the lineup. It squares off against subcompact crossovers like the Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR, and Ford EcoSport. The Renegade feels more eager than its size suggests, with quick steering and a tidy footprint for city driving. The ride is on the firm side, which helps body control but lets some bumps through. Inside, the cabin is a mix of hard plastics and playful details, with decent headroom for a small SUV. Cargo space is modest, but the rear seats fold flat to make room for weekend gear. A standard 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto comes on every trim. Forward-collision warning with active braking is standard, and blind-spot monitoring is available on upper trims. Jeep's reliability record for the Renegade is mixed, with some owners reporting electrical issues over time. Common complaints include a clunky nine-speed automatic and occasional infotainment glitches. Running costs are moderate, with average fuel bills and typical maintenance for a subcompact crossover. Resale values hold up reasonably well, helped by the Jeep badge and the Trailhawk's off-road appeal. The Altitude adds blacked-out exterior trim, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel over the Latitude, while skipping some of the Limited's luxury extras. Its 1.3L I4 makes 177 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque, routed through a nine-speed automatic to four-wheel drive, returning 26 mpg combined. The Selec-Terrain system gives you Auto, Snow, Sand, and Mud modes, so this little SUV can handle more than just pavement.