The Jeep Renegade is entering the 2018 model year
with a host of improvements. Since the model was introduced a few years ago,
the exterior styling stays the same but the crossover has been equipped with a
redesigned interior.
Jeep said the cabin has
new seat fabrics, revised colors, and updated bezel treatments. Other changes
include a "revamped Selec-Terrain shifter dial layout," a relocated
USB port, and the addition of two new storage compartments.
The entry-level Renegade
Sport now comes standard with a 5-inch Uconnect 5.0 audio system that has
Bluetooth connectivity, six-speakers, and voice control technology. The model
can also be equipped with an optional Uconnect 4 system which has a 7-inch
display as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Additional
changes are limited but all Renegade models now come standard with a ParkView
rearview camera. The Renegade Sport also gains a newly optional My Sky roof panel
system.
Engine options carryover and include a turbocharged
1.4-liter four-cylinder that develops 160 hp and 250 Nm of
torque. There's also a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 180 hp and 237 Nm of torque.
