2019 Jeep Renegade: Performance and Handling

Posted at Fri, Jun 21, 2019 2:45 PM

From the streets of Bismarck, to the wooded gravel trails, the 2019 Jeep Renegade is the reliable and versatile crossover vehicle every adventure seeker needs in their life.

With recent updates to the 2019 model, the Jeep Renegade is the talk of the town. In part one of this three part series, we’re highlighting the performance and handling features of the Renegade that will take your drive from good to great!

An Efficient Engine

Who says an engine can’t be both powerful and efficient? The 2019 Jeep Renegade has two engine options that give you all the power while boasting engine stop/start technology that saves on fuel when your vehicle is in a stopped or parked position.

1.3L Direct Injected Turbo Engine

Up to 177 horsepower
210 lb-ft of torque
32 mpg highway
Nine-speed automatic transmission

2.4L Tigershark Multiair 2 Engine

Up to 180 horsepower
175 lb-ft of torque
29 mpg highway
Nine-speed automatic transmission

No matter which engine you choose, the Jeep Renegade will have no trouble getting you to your destination without paying an arm and a leg at the gas pump!

Get Down and Dirty

We all know the weather and road conditions in North Dakota can get pretty dicey, especially during the winter months. The Renegade’s available 4x4 systems provide traction on icy and slippery roads or off-road trails.

With the Renegade’s available Selec-Terrain traction system, you can select one of five settings: auto, snow, sand, mud, and available rock to optimize your vehicle’s system depending on the road condition. Now that’s what we call options!

Take the Road Less Traveled

You can’t talk about Jeeps without talking off-road capability. The 2019 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk can handle nearly any off-road condition, and its Active Drive Low System has even helped it earn a Trail Rated badge.

Other off-road features of the Renegade include:

Water fording capability: Electrical and body sealing along with a high air intake can help you navigate streams and flooded areas (less than 19 inches) without worrying about water seeping into your vehicle.
Exceptional ground clearance: Pass over obstacles and sharp uphill and downhill trails.
Easy maneuverability: Sharp turns and narrow spaces (think tight parking spots!) are no problem for the 2019 Renegade’s smaller body.