Pros Chunky looks, much safety tech, not too pricey
Cons Only 71bhp, nothing that revolutionary despite the crossover treatment
Pros Affordable Smooth ride Well equipped
Cons No electrification Cramped rear seats Sluggish acceleration
Pros Cheap to run Stand-out styling Easy to drive in town
Cons Average boot Sluggish engine Poor rear space by city car standards
The Jeep Renegade offers distinctive styling and decent practicality, but most rivals make it feel agricultural.
Pros Plenty of standard equipment Good safety rating Genuine off-road ability
Cons Unsettled ride Awful refinement Comparatively expensive
Pros Feels like a proper off-road application of hybrid tech – and it works well off road Preserves the Renegade’s plucky charm. It’s good fun to drive at times
Cons Hybrid system doesn’t tame the Renegade’s rough-hewn temperament as a road car It also adversely affects carrying practicality, which was already in slightly mean supply
