← Jeep Renegade · 2015-2023 · BU

Jeep Renegade Sole Generation (2015-2023)

Italian-built subcompact Jeep. 1.4T or 2.4L. Trailhawk genuinely off-road capable. Discontinued US 2024.

Verdict
C
BHP
160-180 bhp
0–60
9.5 s
Top speed
117 mph
MPG
26.0 mpg
Used
$8,000-$24,000

BU platform — Fiat Small US-Wide architecture shared with Fiat 500X (also built at Melfi, Italy). Single generation across entire production run. Three engines: 1.4L Tigershark MultiAir turbo I4 (160 hp / 184 lb-ft) — initial launch engine paired with 6-speed manual (FWD only) or 9-speed automatic; 2.4L Tigershark I4 (180 hp / 175 lb-ft) — most common engine, 9-speed automatic only; 1.3L Hurricane turbo I4 (177 hp / 210 lb-ft) — replaced 1.4T from 2020 model year, 9-speed only. FWD standard, Active Drive or Active Drive Low 4WD optional. Trailhawk trim genuinely off-road capable: Active Drive Low (with low-range and 20:1 crawl ratio), rear-locking differential, 8.7-inch ground clearance, off-road bumpers, skid plates, 17-inch all-terrain tires, red tow hooks. Selec-Terrain with Auto / Snow / Sand / Mud / Rock modes (Rock Trailhawk-only). My Sky removable two-piece soft + hard roof option. Trims: Sport, Latitude, Limited, Trailhawk, plus various special editions. Production exclusively at Fiat Melfi plant, Italy. Discontinued for US after 2023 — Renegade continues globally including 4xe PHEV in Europe.

Strengths

  • Italian-built (Melfi)
  • Trailhawk genuinely off-road capable
  • Active Drive Low with locking rear differential
  • 1.3L Hurricane turbo I4 (177 hp from 2020)
  • Six-speed manual offered (1.4T only)
  • My Sky removable roof option

Weaknesses

  • 9-speed automatic shift quality on early years
  • 2.4L Tigershark oil consumption
  • 1.4T MultiAir turbo wastegate actuator failures
  • Discontinued US 2024 — orphaned
  • Resale below Honda HR-V / Subaru Crosstrek

Notable tech

  • 1.3L Hurricane turbo I4 (177 hp, 2020+)
  • 9-speed ZF automatic
  • Active Drive Low 4WD (locking rear diff, low-range)
  • Selec-Terrain with Rock mode (Trailhawk)
  • My Sky removable two-piece roof
  • Six-speed manual (1.4T FWD)

Common issues

  • 9-speed automatic harsh shifts (early years)
  • 1.4T MultiAir wastegate actuator failures
  • 2.4L Tigershark oil consumption
  • Power-window regulator failures
  • Stop/start battery drain

Used-market budget

$15,000

2015-2018 Sport/Latitude $8-13k. 2019-2021 Limited $13-19k. 2022-2023 final-year cars $16-22k. Trailhawk commands modest premium ($14-24k). My Sky roof option cars rare and worth modest premium.