Oppo why didn't you tell me?!

"Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker)
04/15/2015 at 12:45 • Filed to: Jeep Renegade

I had no clue these were out already. I immediately hit the brakes and went in for a test drive. I like it.

DISCUSSION (43)

Party-vi > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 12:49

Did you get the 1.4 or 2.4?

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 12:49

Kinja'd!!!

meh

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 12:50

I seen one too. Not a big fan though

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 12:52

Manual 4x4?

PanchoVilleneuve ST > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 12:53

Kinja'd!!!

These things are so fucking charming.

For Sweden > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 12:55

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HammerheadFistpunch > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 12:56

More info?

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 12:57

I hate those.

-my opinion

Kanaric > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 12:59

https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comment…

Links to a forum post on the renegade forums with people complaining about serious quality issues.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 13:13

I saw a few 2 weeks ago at my local Jeep dealer and my wife and I stopped to look. The only reason I didn't bring it up was A) I didn't take pictures and B) The 1.4T/Manual configuration isn't available yet, only the 2.4/Auto, so I wasn't interested. I have started checking other dealerships sites, but so far only 2.4/Autos. I can't find any information on when the 1.4T is supposed to be available.

As Du Volant > Party-vi
04/15/2015 at 13:17

I don't think they've shipped any 1.4's yet. 3 Jeep dealers in the company I work for and we haven't gotten any 1.4's yet.

BeaterGT > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 13:19

Got familiar with it at the NY show, I like it. I don't know if I'd ever buy one but it's still a lot cooler than a Liberty/Patriot/etc

Textured Soy Protein > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 13:32

When the lease on my gf's Civic runs out, she wants a mini-crossover so she has more cargo space and awd but still good gas mileage. Also wants to get a sunroof, and power/heated seats.

I showed her pictures of the Renegade, 500X, CX-3, HR-V, Encore and Trax. So far her favorites are the HR-V and 500X.

The problem with the Renegade is to get the features she wants she has to go up to the 2.4 which sure it has more power but she just cares about mpg. The 500X which is the same thing underneath can do sunroof etc with the 1.4 but it takes premium.

Realistically the best options will be the HR-V, Encore/Trax, and CX-3.

Frenchlicker > Party-vi
04/15/2015 at 13:54

this was a 2.4 and they are searching for the one I want. It's a 2.4 too.

Frenchlicker > HammerheadFistpunch
04/15/2015 at 13:59

I'm terrible at giving info on a car. Mine is guided by love for a brand and looks and skewed by owning a shitty old Taurus and a Jeep Liberty saving my life.

Frenchlicker > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
04/15/2015 at 14:00

to each their own I always say.

Frenchlicker > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
04/15/2015 at 14:01

Nope, I'm going to be honest and say I do not know how to drive a manual. It is 4x4 however.

Frenchlicker > BeaterGT
04/15/2015 at 14:01

I think it's a car with a fairly specific target(even if it's unintentional. I happen to be part of that target demographic.

Frenchlicker > Kanaric
04/15/2015 at 14:03

I kind of expect it. Luckily I work two minutes from a dealership. As long as everything is covered by a warranty it will not bother me.

Frenchlicker > For Sweden
04/15/2015 at 14:04

How does one get this "Jalopnik Gold?" Does it involve doing something stupid to their car, if so I have that covered more than you could ever wish to know.

For Sweden > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 14:05

http://jalopnik.com/5193641/introd…

HammerheadFistpunch > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 14:06

I just meant: more driving impressions. which model did you drive, etc.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 14:56

The dealer near me has a Sierra blue one. I like it. I like it a lot. If it had have been a Trailhawk, I would have stopped by.

BeaterGT > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 15:02

Young male/female?

AUDACIA > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 15:12

These are popping up everywhere here in Germany and I can't say I hate that.

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > Kanaric
04/15/2015 at 16:11

Isn't that every forum? Not that I doubt quality issues from the lovechild of Fiat and Chrysler...

Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > Textured Soy Protein
04/15/2015 at 16:14

Similar to my wife's next car choices. Renegade, CX-3 (or CX-5), or a Forester. She loves the looks of the Renegade, though. Haven't researched the Trax, but I'm biased against GM.

Textured Soy Protein > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
04/15/2015 at 16:56

I actually just found out the Trax & Encore power seats still have manual recline, and the CX-3 has no armrest between the front seats.

So basically, HR-V here we come!

Frenchlicker > BeaterGT
04/15/2015 at 16:59

Young male, with a need for occasional soft roading.

Frenchlicker > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
04/15/2015 at 17:00

they are trying to find a Sierra blue one for me.

Frenchlicker > HammerheadFistpunch
04/15/2015 at 17:03

According to the invoice it was a Limited leather interior and 2.4 liter engine. The best way I can put it is this. I drove a Subaru Impreza hatchback immediately after this and I liked it more. It felt like it accelerated better, the view out of the windshield was better and the leather in it felt like it was of a higher quality even though the cars were only about $300 different in price.

Frenchlicker > For Sweden
04/15/2015 at 17:05

At first o was going to say I thought that that was a joke.

HammerheadFistpunch > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 17:05

I think the Subaru XV and the Renegade are going to be cross shopped a lot, which is bad news for the Subaru because the only thing it had going for it was a corner on the cheap and rugged AWD small car.

Frenchlicker > AUDACIA
04/15/2015 at 17:06

I wouldn't either. They are easy on the eye even in colors like olive green or whatever they call it.

BeaterGT > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 17:53

Soft roading lol

Frenchlicker > HammerheadFistpunch
04/15/2015 at 18:11

The Brodude salesman at the Subaru dealership kind of ridiculed me for cross hopping them saying they have nothing in common. Except for the fact they are both4x4 lifted hatchback with basically the same options and and solid brand backing them.

HammerheadFistpunch > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 18:13

yeah, this are in direct competetion with each other, not mater what that guy said. No offense to the car salesman we have here on oppo (because they are obviously exempt) but 85% of the words that come out of salespeoples mouths are either completely made up/untrue/unrelated to knowing anything about cars.

Frenchlicker > BeaterGT
04/15/2015 at 18:26

That's what it's called I guess. It's a good term since it's not hardcore off-roading.

BeaterGT > Frenchlicker
04/15/2015 at 19:40

Yeah, I like it.

Frenchlicker > HammerheadFistpunch
04/15/2015 at 20:10

I'll chick the guys attitude up to being in a college town and mainly dealing with guys trading in BMWs and Audis for new Audis and Subarus. But he was an asshat that seemed like he got the job right after leaving a frat house. I wish it had been the guy I talked to a year ago, he seemed to care about new cars and the Subaru brand. He even drive one.

ranwhenparked > PanchoVilleneuve ST
04/15/2015 at 22:33

That is the perfect word right there. I'm not an SUV guy and would never be in the market for this, but something about it is quite captivating.

Saracen > Frenchlicker
04/16/2015 at 19:31

Because you didn't ask?

Frenchlicker > Saracen
04/16/2015 at 19:36

Touché