2021 Jeep Renegade Review

The 2021 Jeep Renegade is revving up to be a superb selection among those ready to roll into any adventure. Whatever the weather and wherever you’re headed, the 2021 Renegade comes equipped with the horsepower, torque, and safety features to make even the simplest of trips worthwhile.
If you’re in the Richmond, New Baltimore, or Detroit, MI, areas, stop by Dick Huvaere’s Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to check out what features will best assist you, whether you’re already living an adventurous lifestyle and want to upgrade your vehicle, or you’re about to start a new adventurous lifestyle entirely.
Quick Facts
| Engine Options | 1.3L Turbo; 2.4L Tigershark® |
| Power Output | 177–180 horsepower, 175–210 lb-ft of torque |
| Standard Safety Features | Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path Detection |
| Tech Features | Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Amazon Alexa, SiriusXM Guardian™ |
Performance
With a 9-speed automatic transmission and two available engine options, the 2021 Jeep Renegade caters to all needs. Choose a trim with the 2.4L Tigershark® engine that delivers 180 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. You can expect an EPA-estimated 22 city/30 hwy MPG on with the 4×2 trim, and an EPA-estimated 21 city/29 hwy MPG with the 4×4 version.
The Limited and Trailhawk trims feature the 1.3L turbo engine, which will give you 177 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. You’ll get an EPA-estimated 24 city/32 hwy MPG with the 4×2 trim. With the 4×4 version, you’ll get the following variations:
- Limited: EPA-estimated 23 city/29 hwy MPG
- Trailhawk: EPA-estimated 22 city/27 hwy MPG
The 2.4L engine can be upgraded to the 1.3L on select trims if you’d prefer to add extra sturdiness to your vehicle.
2021 Jeep Renegade Safety & Interior
If you want to take your friends along on your adventures, you can ensure that they have fun and stay safe, too. Secured with seven airbags, you’ll be able to rest assured that your passengers will stay safe. Standard safety features include the following:
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- LaneSense® Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
- Rear Cross Path Detection
You can also upgrade to a variety of other features, including:
- ParkSense® Front Park Assist system
- ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
- Parallel and Perpendicular Park and Exit Assist System
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Plenty of storage is also available, including a neat Adjustable Cargo Floor that can instantly create more room. Traveling solo? You can fold down the front passenger seat to store additional equipment like skis or a snowboard and still have plenty of room for other items. With these features, combined with those above, both you and your stuff will stay safe no matter how much movement occurs in the vehicle.
Capability
Jeep drivers want a reliable car that will carry them through a variety of terrains. The 2021 Renegade Trailhawk trim should be able to meet those standards.
Traction is of utmost importance to the more daring drivers who want to explore untouched terrain. Mud, snow, and sand are no match for the Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System, which will provide the necessary grip on these otherwise unpredictable surfaces.
Nothing is truly “unpredictable,” though, because the 2021 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk comes prepared to handle a lot. The Trailhawk trim offers an innovative Rock Mode feature to go alongside the Snow, Sand, and Mud modes for considerably bumpy rides. Another cool feature, called Hill Descent Control, will ensure a safe return for those traveling to higher elevations.
Test Drive the 2021 Jeep Renegade Today!
There’s a lot to admire about the 2021 Jeep Renegade. It’s trendy without trying hard, as well as both sleek and safe. Whatever the terrain, it’s going to get you where you need to be.
If it sounds like the right car to take you on your next adventure near the areas of Richmond, New Baltimore, or Detroit, MI, call us at Dick Huvaere’s Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to schedule a test drive today!