2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Ride Report
Aug 21, 2015, 8:40 am
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2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Ride Report
I find National's order of the Renegade in Trailhawk trim odd, esp. if taking the Renegade offroad or towing a trailer voids your rental contract. However, it's still much nicer than a Jeep Compass/Patriot.
Great little SUV, but the 2.4L feels taxed when pushed.
Get the Limited trim if you want convenience features like power seats.
PROS:
- Fun to drive, exterior looks
- Much better than Jeep Compass/Patriot
CONS:
- 2.4L sometimes underpowered
- No power seats on Trailhawk trim
Great little SUV, but the 2.4L feels taxed when pushed.
Get the Limited trim if you want convenience features like power seats.
PROS:
- Fun to drive, exterior looks
- Much better than Jeep Compass/Patriot
CONS:
- 2.4L sometimes underpowered
- No power seats on Trailhawk trim
Aug 23, 2015, 9:57 am
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A lot of times the deal between rental agencies and manufacturers lets the manufacturers determine the fleet mix -- they don't want to flood the used market with models no one wants, and don't want to give up too many of their best sellers either.
Aug 25, 2015, 11:03 am
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What was this classified as, IFAR?
Personally I still have a hard time swallowing this as a Jeep. I just have a hard time believing that it'll be as capable off-road as a Jeep should be. (Then again, I have the same opinion of things like the Compass.)
Personally I still have a hard time swallowing this as a Jeep. I just have a hard time believing that it'll be as capable off-road as a Jeep should be. (Then again, I have the same opinion of things like the Compass.)
Aug 25, 2015, 12:39 pm
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I just checked my receipt. It says Special Standard or is that Standard Special?
Aug 26, 2015, 3:47 pm
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it can't be any worse than a compass. those things are horrible and very cheap feeling. i rented one two years ago, swore up and down i'd never do it again, but recently got stuck w/ one again at SJC when i needed a decent sized vehicle and nothing else that fit the bill was in the Exec Aisle.
Oct 28, 2015, 4:45 pm
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So question, what would one select when reserving, I only see the following classifications..
IFAR = Midsize SUV (Toyota RAV4 or similar)
SFAR = Standard SUV (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar)
FFAR = Fullsize SUV (Chevy Tahoe or similar)
WFAR = Luxury Elite SUV (BMW X5 or similar)
UFAR = Premium Elite SUV (Cadillac SRV or similar)
FGAR = Fullsize Crossover (Dodge Journey or similar)
PGAR = Premium Crossover (Buick Enclave or similar)
FJAR = Jeep Wrangler (4DR or similar)
IJAR = Jeep (Wrangler 2 DR or similar)
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Nov 2, 2015, 8:29 pm
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I agree it is a better ride then I thought it would be. The bright red tow hooks looked like fangs on my navy body Jeep. The storage in the passenger seat bottom was cool. I'd rent again if I couldn't grab an Edge or Explorer.
They have a bunch of these in SEA.
They have a bunch of these in SEA.
Jan 30, 2016, 11:56 pm
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I drove one of these today in LAS, pretty nice ride. Pulled it off of executive selection. This has been re-classed to CFAR (Compact SUV), as was indicated on my receipt. National's website hasn't been updated to reflect this yet, but Enterprise's has.
Feb 1, 2016, 8:23 pm
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Thanks guys for the info that National/Enterprise has them in SEA and LAS.
Now I wonder two things,
1-if Alamo has them as well, and
2-if National/Enterprise/Alamo rents this vehicle in either LAX and anywhere in NYC. Every time I call their phone number, I never get a complete answer.
TS
Now I wonder two things,
1-if Alamo has them as well, and
2-if National/Enterprise/Alamo rents this vehicle in either LAX and anywhere in NYC. Every time I call their phone number, I never get a complete answer.
TS
Feb 2, 2016, 11:30 pm
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Thanks guys for the info that National/Enterprise has them in SEA and LAS.
Now I wonder two things,
1-if Alamo has them as well, and
2-if National/Enterprise/Alamo rents this vehicle in either LAX and anywhere in NYC. Every time I call their phone number, I never get a complete answer.
TS
Now I wonder two things,
1-if Alamo has them as well, and
2-if National/Enterprise/Alamo rents this vehicle in either LAX and anywhere in NYC. Every time I call their phone number, I never get a complete answer.
TS