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2021 Jeep Renegade
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Review and specifications

2021 Jeep Renegade

Built in Italy, the Renegade is Jeep's first subcompact SUV. It offers traditional Jeep features such as some off-road ability and open-air driving via its large, removable sunroofs. It offers two four-cylinder engines: a 1.4-liter turbo and a 2.4-liter. Most versions will come with a nine-speed automatic, but some front-wheel-drive models can get a six-speed manual. An off-road-worthy Trailhawk tops the range. Optional safety features include forward collision and lane departure warning, blind spot warning, rear cross path detection, and a backup camera. Chrysler's Uconnect infotainment system is available. Updates for 2021 include standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking on all trims (except for the Trailhawk), lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning. Also, the standard infotainment system now comes with a 7-inch screen.

Market value
$13,713
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2021
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 9-speed
Category
Subcompact SUVs
Generation began
2015

Pricing

Current retail median
$13,713
Retail value range
$12,600 - $15,150
Original MSRP range
$22,850 - $30,025
Trade-in range
$9,725 - $12,485

Ratings

Road test score
56/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
21 MPG
EPA highway
29 MPG
EPA combined
24 MPG
Tested city
16 MPG
Tested highway
32 MPG
Tested overall
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,645
Cruising range
300 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.8 sec
0-60 mph
9.9 sec
60-0 mph braking
130 ft
Avoidance speed
51.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
167 in
Width
71 in
Height
66 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Weight
3,360 lb
Maximum load
985 lb
Towing capacity
2,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
7 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
6 in
Rear leg room
27 in
Cargo volume
30.5 cu ft

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Jeep

<p>The storied Jeep brand, long synonymous with adventure and off-road capability, continues a steady drumbeat of new models. However, none currently meet our criteria to earn a recommendation. For example, the iconic Jeep Wrangler has poor fuel economy, wind noise, an uncomfortable interior, and reliability scores near the bottom of Consumer Reports’ rankings. Despite those results, the Wrangler has been popular for decades. Amid endless options of aerodynamic, compact SUVs, its boxy, military-inspired design makes it timeless and charming. The Wrangler’s rugged appeal benefits the rest of Jeep’s lineup of small, medium, and large SUVs. The brand has expanded into electrified vehicles with plug-in hybrids and new electric-only models, such as the Recon and Wagoneer S. Low reliability scores across the brand make it difficult to recommend buying a used Jeep.</p>

Vehicle ID: 20470 First published: September 14, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026

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