The 2015 Jeep Renegade is likely to sell well in the quickly-growing subcompact utility vehicle segment.
In personality, its closest competitor may be the slightly larger, hatchback-derived Subaru XV Crosstrek, a smash hit with standard AWD, rugged durability, and the ground clearance to handle light off-roading.
The highest-volume competitor is likely to be the new Chevy Trax, which is similarly upright and functional but doesn't have the Jeep cachet.
It shows how quickly the segment is growing that two other competitors--the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3, both subcompact crossover utility vehicles--haven't quite hit the market yet, though they will by the middle of the year.
Both the Honda and Mazda are more stylish, and more likely to be used for city and suburban driving than the tough but refined little Jeep.
The style-over-function priority also applies to the MINI Cooper Countryman as well, despite its available AWD.
It's also notably pricier than the Jeep.
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The 2015 Jeep Renegade is a smart blend of ruggedness and livability that works as well in crowded cities as on muddy roads. |
The 2016 Honda HR-V smartly trades a little of the Fit's fuel economy for exuberant styling, more headroom, and optional all-wheel drive. |
The 2016 Mazda CX-3 is stylish, well-equipped, and one of the most fun-to-drive vehicles in its segment. |
The 2015 Chevrolet Trax offers a useful hatchback shape in a smart package that's more practical than it is stylish. |
The mildly updated 2015 MINI Countryman is a versatile compact crossover, one of the smallest on the market, that maintains MINI's character and fun-to-drive spirit. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $17,995 | $19,215 | $19,960 | $20,120 | $22,750 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl | Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Special Purpose | Compact Cars |
| Style Name | ||||
| FWD 4-Door Sport | 2WD 4-Door Manual LX | FWD 4-Door Sport | FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS | FWD 4-Door |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Manual w/OD |
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