The 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk: Jeep’s Unexpected Off-Roader

Serious Jeepers looking for a fun toy to take offroading might automatically jump to the Wrangler – a fair association, as the Wrangler has been the face of the classic Jeep offroader for decades. While this is still an excellent model, however, that doesn’t mean that some of the newcomers to the Jeep family don’t also draw from some of the same great design elements as the Wrangler – especially, it seems, when the goal is to get to those tough, rocky trails.

While that used Jeep Renegade for sale at the Jeep dealer near you is absolutely an excellent vehicle to take to those muddy, murky trails, it’ll take a little bit more power to match the offroading capabilities of the Wrangler. That’s where the 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk comes into the picture. A powerful off-road monster built on the solid foundation of a Renegade, the Renegade Trailhawk is an excellent new edition to the impressive Renegade family.

Here’s a quick look at some of the impressive features that make the Renegade Trailhawk one of the most powerful and desirable off-road vehicles available today – join us, and you might just find that the Trailhawk is just the machine you’ve been searching for.

Flawless Off-Road Performance

Built to handle just about any tricky offroad conditions, the Renegade Trailhawk is proudly Trail Rated, with its badge displayed as a proud proclamation of its impressive abilities on the trail.

The Renegade comes standard with Jeep’s Selec-Terrain traction control dial, which can adjust for five different terrain types: Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud and, exclusive to the Trailhawk, Rock. These settings ensure optimum traction and fuel efficiency based on the specific traction of the road, and with the addition of Jeep Active Drive Low with a 20:1 crawl ratio, you and your Trailhawk will be able to get at just about every trail you run into.

This Best-In-Class, Trail-Rated offroader also comes standard with protective offroad gear like standard skid plates, red tow hooks on both front and rear bumpers, a raised ride height, and more features guaranteed to make even the toughest trail no match for the power of the Trailhawk.

The Renegade Trailhawk’s 2.4-Liter I4 MultiAir Tigershark engine boasts impressive power for a small block. With technology to automatically regulate air intake for maximum performance to pump out up to 31 miles per gallon highway – an impressive showing that’s sure to mean you can spend more time out on the trail and less time worrying about the gas tank.

The Trailhawk also features a class-exclusive nine-speed automatic transmission for supremely smooth shifting. Plus, with a wider selection of gears available, you can maximize launch power and shift into high speeds seamlessly. Plus, with a 2,000 lb towing capacity, you’ll be able to bring just about all the gear you could possibly need for that weekend on the trail.

With this kind of performance capabilities, you’ll be hitting the trails and leaving everyone else in the dust thanks to your ultra-capable Renegade Trailhawk.

An Adventure-Ready Interior

Most experienced, trail-toughened off-roaders know that the real value in a good trail buster isn’t the strength of its engine or size of its wheels but the quality of its interior. After all, that’s where you’ll be spending most of your time when you’re out on the trails, and since the Renegade’s roof isn’t quite as easily removable as the Wrangler’s, drivers are naturally invested in picking a vehicle with a comfortable and well-supplied interior.

The Trailhawk offers just that, with tons of interior amenities and a cabin designed for supreme comfort during long trips or rough rides on rocky roads. You’ll be able to choose between premium cloth upholstery or comfortable leather trim for supreme style, while available heated power seats in the front and back rows offer a cozy reprieve from chilly winter weather. Plus, with available dual-zone climate control and an available heated steering wheel, you and your passengers will stay comfy in just about any conditions.

For the audiophile who doesn’t want to leave the tunes and the good times back on the road, the Trailhawk also offers an available nine-speaker audio system from Beats Audio, including a rear 6.5-inch subwoofer, connected to the Trailhawk’s available 6.5-inch UConnect touchscreen infotainment system. From here, users can blast their standard one-year subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio, AM/FM radio, integrated MP3 or USB players, or streaming audio with standard 4G LTE Wi-Fi throughout the cabin.

An available 7-inch full-color driver information display located in the dash puts info like navigation, speed, gas tank level, and everything else the driver could need right in front of your eyes. Plus, with steering wheel mounted controls that can cycle through just about everything safely, you’ll be able to control everything without ever taking your eyes off the road.

With all of these excellent interior features designed to make your ride as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, the Trailhawk may just surprise you with how inviting it is for such a capable off-road vehicle.

Styled To Enjoy The Trail And The City

If there’s one thing your Trailhawk definitely won’t fail to do, it’s impress everybody that sees it roll by. Between its stylish exterior design and enviable design features meant to make your ride as enjoyable as possible, the Trailhawk’s overall form definitely matches its functionality in ways that put this Jeep in the history books alongside its other, more famous brothers.

A bold, muscular exterior design gives the Trailhawk an imposing stance sure to leave an impression, while premium accents like Renegade-specific signature X-accent taillights and halogen headlamps give the Trailhawk supreme recognition on the road – even in the dark of night.

A wide dual-panel power sunroof allows everybody to enjoy the sunlight and fresh air with total freedom on the trail or in the city. And, for those travellers in need of some serious cargo power, the Trailhawk boasts some impressively versatile roof rails that can handle everything from your bikes to your kayaks with ease – anything, that is, that won’t fit in the 50.8 cubic feet of available cargo space opened with the 40/20/40 passenger seats all folded down.

With features like these designed to make the Trailhawk as functional as it is powerful, you’ll be able to get just about anywhere with ease – not to mention a whole lot of style.

Protection For All

Of course, whether you’re out on the trail or cruising along the avenue, you and your passengers are going to want to know that you’re all protected from the worst on the road. That’s why the Renegade Trailhawk features some of the best safety technology available today, including a high-strength steel frame with specifically engineered crumple zones to a rear backup camera for easy parking and backing out. Plus, with preventative tech like Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking and Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, you know your Trailhawk is working as hard as you are to prevent accidents before they happen.

With all of these incredible features mixed with some of the most impressive off-road capabilities available today, the 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk offers one excellent off-road ride that just about matches what an experienced offroader expects from a Jeep. With vehicles like this on the line and in lots now, Jeep drivers have a lot to look forward to from this beloved brand – and you just might too.