2015 Jeep Renegade

You’re not going to loan them the Ferrari, so what can you buy for your kids that’s inexpensive to buy and THEY will enjoy driving?

2015 Jeep Renegade

Not what I normally write about, Jeep invited a group of automotive journalists to a preview of their new product, the 2015 Jeep Renegade, and I almost passed. I’m glad I went. Your kids (and you) are going to think this is a very nifty little machine.

B-segment cars (as they are know in Europe), are small SUV’s and the fastest growing slice of the market, and the new 2015 Jeep Renegade combines utility, convenience, high-tech high-touch, into one snazzy package.

Totally redesigned, but throw a sheet over it and you still know it’s a Jeep. I crawled all over it, I came away impressed with how well thought out it felt. Excellent fit and finish, it’s nice to see an old line manufacturer now so in tune with present-day needs.

FOR THE KIDS:

• Looks cool
• 9-speed trans and 160 HP means +30 MPG
• or 184 HP and tow a couple of jet skis
• USB plug-ins

FOR THE PARENTS:

• blind spot monitoring (for kids who may forget to check that right mirror)
• forward collision alert
• lane wander alert
• back-up camera
• bluetooth

BASE PRICE: under $20,000

My take: one very efficient package that can go anywhere. Two thumbs up for the Renegade…and kudos to Jeep.

Dave