[jazzlvr613]

I went to the Detroit Show today with specific intent to check out a half dozen models that might be of interest to me. Needless to say the
Renegade was at the top of the list.

My main reason for looking at an alternative to my very satisfactory and reliable 14' Mazda 6 was my desire for something with easier ingress and egress. Part of the problem is me as I need to lose a boatload of weight (working on it) which I'm sure contributes to the problem. Of course, I couldn't get a handle on the comfort of the Renegade since the powers that be deactivated the power seats leaving the vehicle in a less than ideal seating position and making it impossible to gauge comfort. (same in the 500X)

One problem I did notice was an unusually high door sill (in the 500X as well) which I caught my foot on trying to enter both the 500 and the Renegade. I literally had to think to raise my foot before entry to avoid bumping or catching my foot on the sill. Has anyone noticed this or considered it to be an issue of any kind.

Seeing this as a potential problem for me.

 

[ManEater666]

It is an SUV with higher Ground clearance ... so what do you expect anyway?

 

[Greenjp]

I hoping someone will measure the step in height, how high you need to lift your foot to clear the sill.

My Cherokee (below) is 22 inches, tires are the right size and no lift kit.

 

[jazzlvr613]

I sat in several other small suvs none of which had this issue. (Crosstrek,Trax,Forester)

 

[Why Jay]

That high door sill contributes to the vehicle body strength and wading depth. Jeep engineered the body to cope with a lot of flex and twist for off road capability. Used primarily on-road that extra engineering usually equates to a long lasting shell. None of the competitors will have that over-engineering of the shell. And the high step will become second nature after a short while when your memory takes over that mundane task.

 

[Greenjp]

That high door sill contributes to the vehicle body strength and wading depth. Jeep engineered the body to cope with a lot of flex and twist for off road capability. Used primarily on-road that extra engineering usually equates to a long lasting shell. None of the competitors will have that over-engineering of the shell. And the high step will become second nature after a short while when your memory takes over that mundane task.

My wifey does not agree, she have been complaining about it for 14 yrs. If the Renegade is THAT high then she won't let me buy one.

 

[jazzlvr613]

Actually it's not that the vehicle height is particularly high it's the sill itself that seems to be reinforced with a few extra inches inside the car itself which makes you have to step over it. Why Jay suggests you'll just get used to it. Would like to hear from current owners and their thoughts.

 

[ManEater666]

just measured it out door Sill is about 115 mm or 4.52 inches and 110 mm had each of my former cars ... also the Peugeot 308cc i owned before ... step to go is 500 mm or 19,7 inches to hop in ...

 

[WXman]

Why Jay is correct...this is because Jeep engineers their vehicles to certain specs for water fording depth, etc. If you want a rugged vehicle (compared to the competition) then you make certain sacrifices. If you think it's bad in the Renegade, go check out a Wrangler. There are people who NEVER get used to the door step in on those.

 

[tony]

My wifey does not agree, she have been complaining about it for 14 yrs. If the Renegade is THAT high then she won't let me buy one.

that would make sense depending on how short someone is as getting in/out of a vehicle can always be a mission. how tall is she?

 

[Greenjp]

that would make sense depending on how short someone is as getting in/out of a vehicle can always be a mission. how tall is she?

5' 2" and we are north of 60 so age is a factor as well.

 

[Why Jay]

I'm going to the dealer with my wife and if she says its too high for her to get in then my mind is finally made up...I'll definitely buying it! Another best in class for jeep, a car engineered to be wife proof.

 

[Greenjp]

I'm going to the dealer with my wife and if she says its too high for her to get in then my mind is finally made up...I'll definitely buying it! Another best in class for jeep, a car engineered to be wife proof.

Can you afford the Jeep and a divorce?

 

[Why Jay]

With the wife out of the way I could afford it!