Jeep Renegade 1.4 test drive, small American SUV test – Road Test
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Jeep Renegade 1.4, small American SUV test – Road Test
The petrol variant of the Fiat 500X 'cousin' is not very thirsty for fuel, but not very maneuverable when cornering.
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The Renegade is a complete Jeep that has everything you need to grab the attention of drivers looking for a versatile and not too thirsty SUV. However, behind the wheel, it seems more cumbersome than it actually is.
La Jeep renegade it is the car that best reflects the Italian-American soul of the group. FCA to which it belongs: this is a model of access to the line of the “Yankee” brand itself on the market, but at the same time it is assembled in our country (more precisely, in BasilicataTo Melfi) together with "cousin" Fiat 500X, built on the same floor.
Despite the shapes that wink at the world of the hard 4 × 4, as well as our alternative object road test - Over there 1.4 Limited - and front-wheel drive, MultiAir engine 140 hp petrol engine - an interesting alternative to a 2.0 MJ turbodiesel of the same power (but with four-wheel drive) taking into account the fact that the “break-even point” (the threshold in kilometers, after which the surcharge required for the purchase of a diesel option is compensated by a lower fuel price) is even 178.000 20 km. If you prefer to give 2 hp in order to have a diesel 1.6WD, the situation changes: 34.000 Mjt already starts to agree with XNUMX km.
La Jeep renegade small buyers will face a difficult task - to win customers in the "babies" segment, which has now become the second most important segment of the price list after small ones. SUV... Can he do it? Let's find out together.
city
Despite being only 4,23 meters long, the Renegade - behind the wheel - feels bulkier: the "blame" is its "massive" and aggressive design, reminiscent of military vehicles. Parking is not a problem: the dimensions are noticeable, the glass surfaces are large enough, parktronic they are standard, and in the most critical areas there are untreated plastic protectors that protect against "touch".
Le suspensions of Jeep renegade they do very well on cobblestones and at traffic lights, you can benefit from engine ready already below 2.000 rpm, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in 10,6 seconds.
Outside the city
Outside the city for Jeep means off-road. The presence of a sole front-wheel drive does not interfere with the enjoyment of dirt roads: thanks to the high ground clearance with bus All-wheel drive is enough to cope with light off-road conditions.
On the asphalt Jeep renegade this could be more efficient: if it is true that Speed (six-speed manual transmission) has a comfortable lever that does not stick even in sporty driving, and that the engine responds well to the driver's requests, it is equally true that you have to deal with one steering not very sensitive and with some awkwardness in changing direction.
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Themotorway This is not the ideal habitat for the Renegade: the special body shapes create aerodynamic noises at high speeds that counteract the excellent work done on the soundproofing of the engine and interior. In addition, on bumps captured at 130 km / h, the shock absorbers could be more efficient.
Feeling safety behind the wheel Jeep renegade raised: on board you feel protected, like on a miniature Hummer ei brakes they turn out to be strong in all conditions. Forautonomy The house declares a little over 800 km, and with normal driving it is very easy to exceed 600 meters.
Life on board
Declared value trunk (525 liters, which becomes 1.440 with the rear seats folded down) is too optimistic, but the well-shaped five-seat compartment with a practical double bottom is more than enough for the needs of the family. . Versatility is also good: there are several storage compartments in the cabin, but there are competitors that offer more centimeters in the rear passenger legroom. However, there is nothing to worry about.
head finish: Jeep renegade Its dashboard is made of soft and well-built plastic (a clear step up from its big sister, the Compass), but the connections between the body panels have some inaccuracies. Quite Ergonomic Buttons: The radio buttons are not very intuitive and the air conditioner buttons are too low.
Price and costs
La Jeep Renegade 1.4 Limited it is not cheap: price di 25.100 euro however, it offers good standard equipment which includes, among others,autoradio с Bluetooth.USB and 5 '' touchscreen, roof rails, i alloy wheels 17″, dual-zone automatic climate controlthen Cruise controlthen fog lights, driver's seat with electric lumbar adjustment, i parktronic and tinted rear windows and rear windows.
La Warranty it is only two years with unlimited mileage (minimum required by law), while for i consumption (16,7 km / l) ranges from 10 to 15 km / l depending on the driving style. There preservation of value promises to be good (SUVs and jeeps are always very popular), even if front-wheel drive and above all engine a Petrol they can scare off some potential customers.
safety
brakes incisors, roll not very noticeable and encouraging behavior on the road, even if, as we said, not very maneuverable: these are the main characteristics Jeep renegadewhich can also benefit from good frontal visibility thanks to the voluminous bonnet (the dimensions of which are easily perceived from the driver's seat). In live driving understeer (the tendency to expand the trajectory) is obvious: electronic control helps to resolve the situation.
Good safety equipment: air bag front, side and curtain, attack Isofix, stabilization and traction control, as well as a number of useful goodies, such as Forward Collision Warning Plus (which warns you if you get too close to the vehicle in front),Hill Descent Control (downhill speed control system),Hill Start Assist (help when starting from a hill), Lane Departure Warning Plus (which alerts you when the car does not stay in its lane), speed limiter and tire pressure monitoring.
Specification
Technique
| engine | turbo petrol |
| Offset / location | 1.368 cc / 4 cylinders in line |
| Maximum power / rpm | 103 kW (140 HP) @ 5.000 weights |
| Maximum torque / revolutions | From 230 Nm to 1.750 inputs |
| conviction | Euro 6 |
| Gearbox / traction | 6-speed manual / front |
Power
| Trunk | 525 / 1.440 liters |
| Tank | 48 liters |
Performance and consumption
| maximum speed | 188 km / h |
| Acc. 0-100 km / h | 10,6 seconds |
| Urb. / Ext. / Full Consumption | 13,7 / 18,9 / 16,7 km / l |
| Freedom | 801,6 km |
| CO2 emissions | 140 g / km |
Usage costs
accessories
| Radio with Bluetooth | serial |
| 17-inch alloy wheels | serial |
| Xenon headlights | 900 euro |
| Fog lights | serial |
| Leather interior | 1.100 euro |
| Satellite navigator | 1.000 euro |
| Electr. Folding mirrors | 400 euro |
| Parking sensors | serial |
| Glass roof | 1.500 euro |
| Metallic paint | 450 euro |
