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For me it was all about getting real 4WD capability paired with the best gas milage available. And for me 'real' 4WD means having low-range available, and, at least a lockable center differential (or none at all, in the transfer case). As far as I know the Renegade Trailhawk is the ONLY vehicle out there that can pair real-life driving 20+ mpg with that sort of 4WD system. That's why I previously drove a Suzuki Grand Vitara (back when they had real 4WD). The Suzuki got me close to 20 mpg in real-life driving; Renegade is getting me almost 24. Not as good as I would have hoped for, but realistic.

 

[ColnagoJ]

I had a Honda Element and thought maybe the HR-V could be its replacement. But, no. I picked up my Jeep Renegade on Sunday. I thought about the HRV, but think it looks too much like everything else out there. The Renegade has it beat in the looks department and with its real hatchback.

 

[crom]

I thought about the HRV, but think it looks too much like everything else out there.

This...

Before I purchased the renegade I came to the conclusion that the HR-V and the mazda cx3 were better overall vehicles...

But mannnnnnn.... those cookie cutter - blend into the road - turn zero heads - mom and pops looking vehicles were too boring for my likes.

From what Im seeing, people primarily choose a Renegade because of how it looks.

 

[bwbike]

I know that I chose the Renegade based on its looks. And I just don't like the looks of most new cars and none of the Renegade competitor vehicles.

 

[joebryanjr]

The one thing I've not seen mentioned is the Renegade isthe only one that is 4 wheel drive, not just all wheel drive with e select terrain system. You can also get full time 4 wheel drive. Then of course the Trailhawk has the grannie gear also.

 

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Yes, it's the 4WD, duh . . .

The one thing I've not seen mentioned is the Renegade is the only one that is 4 wheel drive, not just all wheel drive with e select terrain system. You can also get full time 4 wheel drive. Then of course the Trailhawk has the grannie gear also.

This is exactly what I was talking about a few postings up in this thread. And, I still do not believe that there is ANY other vehicle out there, that can achieve the mpg that the Renegade TrailHawk can, and offer low-range 4WD! Sure, I'm not getting nearly the mpg that I had hoped for (I'm averaging about 22.5 in combined, real-life driving), but it's the best out there, as far as I know.

Comparing the Renegade TH to the usual crowd that it is compared to is nonsense, apples and oranges!

 

[firstnew1]

And, I still do not believe that there is ANY other vehicle out there, that can achieve the mpg that the Renegade TrailHawk can, and offer low-range 4WD! Sure, I'm not getting nearly the mpg that I had hoped for (I'm averaging about 22.5 in combined, real-life driving), but it's the best out there, as far as I know.

Comparing the Renegade TH to the usual crowd that it is compared to is nonsense, apples and oranges!

Looking at fuelly, the Cherokee is right there at 22mpg as well.

http://www.fuelly.com/car/jeep/cherokee/2015

 

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Looking at fuelly, the Cherokee is right there at 22mpg as well.

http://www.fuelly.com/car/jeep/cherokee/2015

The same site lists the Renegade TrailHawk average at 24 mpg, with a sample size of only six vehicles. Not quite what I am getting, but significantly higher than the Cherokee. Furthermore, the Cherokee listing includes FWD only vehicles as well as 4WD. So the actual difference is even greater. If restricted to Cherokee TrailHawks, the average drops to 20 mpg! Therefore, my assertion remains true: There is no other modern vehicle out there, other than the Renegade TrailHawk, that combines low-range 4WD capability with mid-20s (+?) mpg.

 

[kaidomac]

I had a '10 Fit, '13 Civic, and now a '15 Renegade (lease, lease, traded in early & bought). I test-drove the HR-V. In theory, it's a great car. In practice:

1. The HR-V is basically a lifted Fit. However, they based it on the redesigned Fit, in which they ruined the design. Used to have like 10 cupholders & lots of other neat stuff, kind of went the Versa Note econobox route. That's the design they used, not the good one from a year or two ago.

2. It was curved inside...I felt somewhat cramped. Didn't like the visibility. It felt like a shrunk CR-V, but not in a good way. Also checked out the CR-V, but they have a known vibration issue this year, so meh. Anyway, the interior storage space in the HR-V felt like a compromise, especially after having had a Kia Soul. The Renegade is basically a Soul with a cooler interior design, AWD, and a way better ride.

3. Performance...BLEH. Didn't like the CVT at ALL. The one in the new Subaru Forester is a million times better. I don't care for the Renegade's 9-speed all that much - it shifts weird - but it's better than the HR-V's CVT. It often felt underpowered in my test drive...would have been a LOT better with a stick. The Renegade was fine for me, even when I needed to do a quick merge on the highway...again the 9-speed is a weird cat, but it's livable.

If they had used the good Fit design & a 5-speed tranmission, the HR-V would be a beast of a car. I was planning on one up until I actually test-drove it...yuck, not for me. I feel like I have more than double the room inside of the Renegade...I'm 6' and I am very comfortable in it.

 

[William Wang]

I was honestly close to buying an HR-V for its economy, and when I checked it out and test drove it it felt really nicee to drive, low to ground for that sedan feel and had really nice features. But I went with the Jeep because it had character, was fun, and can go anywhere. I really care for my jeep, and I don't think I'd feel the same way about my car if I bought the Honda haha.

 

[lamont]

Life is too short to drive an appliance.

 

[Mickee]

I have been having this same issue, except the HR-V was too small for my liking, so was deciding between CR-V and Renegade Trailhawk. Today is the day I decide too. I like the reliability, dependability, and practicality of Honda. I have owned 2 Honda's and love Honda. But to us the CR-V looks like a mini-minivan and so do most all of the SUVs out there, a few even remind me of a station wagon as they are so long. I am not positive but feel fairly certain through research on the safety side the Honda is slightly safer than the Jeep. But it just seems like a more fun vehicle to drive. It is a hard decision that I flip flop back and forth on but have to make a decision and buy something to drive. If anyone knows a true safety rating on each I would be quite interested in seeing it.

 

[GRUB]

This year I bought a TH and my wife bought a CR-V. The one thing that the CR-V has going for it is it's reputation for being a reliable car. I tried to talk her into the Mazda CX-5 or the Nissan Rouge. She is a retired school teacher so she followed the lead of many school teachers and bought the CR-V. I should have used a little reverse Psychology and told her to buy the CR-V then she most definitely would not have bought it. Anyway now I get to ride in her CR-V and drive my TH and I think she even likes my TH better because she always wants me to drive. Hmmm, could she be using a little psychology on me?

 

[icuff4cash]

I love both but the sword cuts both ways. I owned a pilot the safest car I ever drove. Driving from Vegas to Grand Canyon we were on I70? Going threw Texas a guy with a ranger towing a haul trailer broke free in front of us at 70 mph. I slammed on the brakes flipped it on 2 wheels and spun like a top. Only tire damage good reliable suv. Now the renegade I'm waiting for mine to come in read your fourms and toaster jeep. Trans programming heater vents not working ect there's more bugs in it than a Boy Scout picnic. Yea some will say it's new but this platform has been out a few years the bug should have been squash. Honda is good transportation for the guy who don't want to wrench on the family suv. Jeep is like buying a Harley (I owned 3 and drove one for work 10 years) you go out to Sears HD buy a 300 piece tool box. ?