When Jeep Renegade was revealed to the world at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, this sub-compact SUV was introduced as an off-road vehicle that had the ability to conquer any terrain. Today, the brand claims the 2018 Jeep Renegade to be the “Most Capable Compact SUV Ever,” thanks to its powerful Tigershark engine and impressive handling.
While the exterior of the all-new Jeep Renegade is incredibly aggressive with an adventure-ready stance, the interior has been designed to be exceptionally comfortable and luxurious so that the occupants can enjoy the iconic Jeep experience.
Fitted with latest convenience features, the 2018 Renegade has been equipped with everything that one would want from a modern-day SUV. With more than 70 optional safety features to choose from, the new Jeep Renegade has been engineered to deliver a safe and reliable ride at all times.
Here is a review of the 2018 Jeep Renegade available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and a lot more.
Design of the 2018 Jeep Renegade
The all-new Jeep Renegade has been designed for a rugged off-road appeal while making sure that the occupants can enjoy the ride at all times. The exterior of the vehicle has retained many signature Jeep elements while the interior has been designed to be comfortable with clever storage solutions for the occupants.
Exterior
The exterior of the new Renegade has been designed to exult confidence with a wide stance and sharp looks. From front to rear, the 2018 Jeep Renegade has an athletic appearance that is further accentuated by signature Jeep design elements.
The front of the vehicle features the iconic seven slot Jeep grille with bright chrome accents and a large air dam on the lower bumper that works in harmony with the grille to improve the engine cooling function of the vehicle. At the sides of the grille are the signature round LED headlights that illuminate the road and surroundings for the driver, while the LED daytime running lights have been added to the lower front bumper to improve the visibility of the vehicle for other commuters.
The muscular fenders and wide wheelbase of the vehicle have been further accentuated by the 16-inch steel wheels while the option of 17-inch and 18-inch aluminum wheels is also available. The rear of the 2018 Renegade features the iconic LED taillights, integrated dual tailpipes and rear fog lamps to add to the sporty appeal of the vehicle.
The exterior of the 2018 Jeep Renegade is available in 12 colors that are Black, Anvil, Carbon Black Metallic, Jet Set Blue, Granite Crystal Metallic, Colorado Red, Solar Yellow, Omaha Orange, Hyper Green, Glacier Metallic, Matte Green and Alpine White.
What adventure will you be taking your Renegade on this bank holiday weekend? #Jeep #JeepRenegade pic.twitter.com/D7E8Hclp1t
— Jeep UK (@Jeep_UK) May 23, 2018
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Interior
The interior of the 2018 Jeep Renegade has been designed to be spacious and comfortable so that all 5 occupants have plenty of legroom and headroom. The front of the cabin is fitted with a 6-way adjustable driver seat and a 4-way adjustable passenger seat while the rear of the cabin features 60/40 split folding seats that can be folded down to increase the cargo capacity of the vehicle.
In front of the driver is a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a 3.5-inch Thin Film Transistor High-Resolution Display that relays vital information to the driver in real-time. The cabin has been fitted with state-of-the-art convenience features that include 7-inch Full-Color Touchscreen, LED Ambient Lighting, 12 Volt Power Outlet, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Integrated Voice Command System, Bluetooth, Media Hub, 6-speakers Audio System, Uconnect Infotainment System, Automatic Air Conditioning System and a lot more.
The optional interior features in the 2018 Jeep Renegade include Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control, Uconnect 4 NAV System, 8.4-inch Touchscreen, Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, BeatsAudio Sound System with 9-speakers, 6.5-inch Subwoofer, Navigation System with 3D Maps and a lot more.
The Jeep Renegade.The perfect outfit for the everyday jungle. #ColorsofJeep #JeepRenegade #GimsSwiss pic.twitter.com/BDYLneX9Mz
— Jeep UK (@Jeep_UK) March 9, 2018
Performance of the 2018 Jeep Renegade
The 2018 Jeep Renegade is a front-wheel drive sub-compact SUV that is also available with all-wheel drive system. The SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre Tigershark Inline 4-Cylinder engine with advanced MultiAir technology for enhanced performance and reduced emissions. This engine is paired with the class-exclusive 9-speed automatic transmission that offers remarkable efficiency and virtually unnoticeable shifts between gears.
This engine is capable of producing 184 horsepower and 240Nm of torque, which enables the SUV to go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 8.5 seconds and have a top speed of 174 Km/h. With this Tigershark engine, the new Renegade has a fuel efficiency of 11.8 Km/L.
Constructed while using 70% high-strength steel, aluminum and magnesium, the SUV has a rigid body structure to deliver a comfortable ride and impressive handling. The 2018 Jeep Renegade has the best-in-class all-wheel drive system that ensures timely and seamless distribution of power between the front and rear wheels of the vehicle.
The 2018 Renegade comes with Jeep Active Drive System featuring five modes that are Auto, Rock, Snow, Sand and Mud. The new Jeep Renegade has a towing capacity of 2,000 lb with the Tigershark engine.
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Safety Features
The all-new Jeep Renegade comes with a wide variety of latest and advanced safety features to make it one of the safest sub-compact SUVs in the segment. Available with more than 70 optional safety features and technologies, the SUV can be customized according to the safety preferences of the customers.
Some of the highlighting standard safety features of the 2018 Jeep Renegade include:
- Advanced Multistage Air Bags System
- Electronic Stability Control System
- All-Speed Traction Control System
- Advanced Brake Assist
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electric Park Brake
- LATCH Child Seat Anchor System
- Electronic Roll Mitigations System
- Hill Descent Control System
- Hill Start Assist
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Cruise Control System
- Rear View Camera
- Parking Sensors
The optional safety features of the 2018 Jeep Renegade are:
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Full-speed Forward Collision Warning System with Active Braking+
- LaneSense Lane Departure Warning System
- ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist
- ParkSense Rear Park Assist System+
- Blind Spot Monitoring System+
- ParkView Rear Back-up Camera with Active Grid Lines
Price of the 2018 Jeep Renegade in the UAE
The 2018 Jeep Renegade is already available in the UAE in four trim levels that are Limited, Sport, Trailhawk and Longitude. The starting price of the 2018 Jeep Renegade is AED 88,000 that can go higher with the optional features, technologies and trim level selected.
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