EPA fuel economy numbers are starting to filter
in for Jeep's new compact SUV. When paired with front-wheel drive, a
2.4-liter engine, and a nine-speed automatic, the 2015 Jeep Renegade is
rated at 22/31 mpg city/highway for a combined 25 mpg.
Unlike other mini-crossovers on the market, the Renegade
offers a potent 180-hp 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine as an
option (standard with Limited and Trailhawk trims). That is probably why
ratings for this combination come in lower than the 31-mpg Honda HR-V, the 30-mpg Nissan Juke, the 29-mpg Chevrolet Trax, and the 28-mpg Mini Cooper S Countryman. Quoted fuel economy numbers all apply to models with automatic transmissions.
Numbers for the standard 160-hp 1.4-liter
turbocharged engine have not yet been released, nor have figures come
out for all-wheel-drive models. Still, the initial batch gives us a good
indication of what to expect from the rest of the lineup.
Jeep already announced the Renegade will start
at under $18,990 (including destination) when paired with the 1.4-liter
engine. Four-wheel drive is a $2000 option on the Sport, Latitude, and
Limited trim levels, while standard on the off-road-oriented Trailhawk.
The Renegade goes on sale later this year.
Source: EPA
Source: EPA
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