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| Watch Bumber2Bumper's complete review of the 2017 Jeep Renegade 4x4 |
Paws
on Wheels is a new car
review platform from the pet owner perspective brought to you by Bumper2Bumpertv, an established car review blog and TV
channel with over twenty years of experience, and Petopia, an online web platform and resource
guide for pet owners. As pet owners and pet enthusiasts, the founders of Paws
on Wheels understand the challenges of buying a car suitable for you, your
family, other passengers, pets, and luggage. We have established five
categories that will help ease your decision and the information provided will
answer those questions that you may not have initially considered. What size
dog can fit into the back seat or cargo space? Will I be able to fit both my
cat carrier and dog in the car together without being seated next to each
other? Will I be able to tow my horse trailer?
Each
review also includes a video that provides you with the complete overview of
the car features, performance, design, and more! In this review, Paws on Wheels
presents the 2017 Jeep Renegade 4x4.
1. DESIGN
& PET ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES
The Renegade has 41.2”
of legroom in the front and 35.1” inches in the rear which is enough to put
small pet carriers on the floor in both cases. The cargo height is 28.5” from
the ground which may require a step ladder or ramp to make access easier for
small or elderly dogs. The SUV comes with two sun roofs, one automatic and one
manual, which increases the ventilation on hot days and allows you to enjoy the
feel of fresh air.
2. PET CABIN CAPACITY:
The SUV is designed to comfortably seat 5 passengers. When all seats are in place the cargo space is 18 cubic feet, and with the rear seats folded down, the cargo capacity increases to 50.8 cubic feet.
The SUV is designed to comfortably seat 5 passengers. When all seats are in place the cargo space is 18 cubic feet, and with the rear seats folded down, the cargo capacity increases to 50.8 cubic feet.
3. HAIR/ STAIN REMOVAL,
& SCRATCH RESISTANCE:
The standard cloth low back bucket seats are
resistant to tears and scratches, but it may be difficult to clean mud stains
or remove pet hair.
4. HANDLING & SAFETY
FEATURES:
The 4x4 SUV
shifts easily and handles well off-road on uneven surfaces.
5. PERFORMANCE &
TOWING CAPABILITIES:
The SUV is equipped with
a 2.4L Tigershark four cylinder engine; 180 HP; 175 lb-ft and has a towing
capacity of 2000 lbs. The fuel performance is respectable considering it’s a 4x4
and obtains 24 mpg for city and highway driving combined.
The perfect paws on wheels rating is 25
out of 25. Overall the 2017 Jeep
Renegade received a score of 23/25
which results in a 5 Paw-Friendly rating.
1.
With
a pet friendly design, good amount of space, and increased ventilation via dual
sunroofs, we deducted 0 Paws from the Design & Pet Accessibility Features
category.
2.
Cargo
space can comfortably accommodate small to large size pets and still leave room
for luggage and equipment. Therefore 0 Paws were deducted from the Pet Cabin
Capacity category.
3.
Cloth
low bucket seats come standard on this model, and while they may be resistant
to tears and scratches, the fabric can be difficult to clean. Therefore we
deducted 1 Paw from the Hair/ Stain Removal, & Scratch Resistance category.
4.
When
driven off road the Renegade performed well on uneven surfaces thanks to the
select terrain system and is equipped with the latest safety technological
features. Therefore 0 Paws were deducted from the Handling & Safety
Features category.
5.
The
towing capacity is good however the fuel performance is considered adequate, and
could be improved. Therefore 1 Paw was deducted from the Performance &
Towing Capabilities category.
Final score of 23/25 results in a 5
Paw-Friendly rating
According to Bumper2Bumpertv, the Jeep Renegade didn’t fare so well the first time but
has since improved its image. When paired with the right features, this SUV is
a good choice when looking for a vehicle to accommodate small families with
pets. Click to watch Bumper2Bumpertv’s complete review of the
2017 Jeep Renegade