The Jeep Renegade was created around an interesting idea: what if you could take some of the personality, open-air freedom and genuine 4x4 capability people associate with Jeep and put it into something compact enough to drive every day?This 2016 Jeep Renegade Limited 4x4 captures that idea particularly well. Finished in gray over a black interior, it has the upright proportions, signature seven-slot grille and unmistakable Jeep styling that give the Renegade considerably more character than the average small crossover. But the feature that really changes this one is overhead.It is equipped with Jeep's optional My Sky Open-Air Roof System.This wasn't simply a conventional sunroof. On the power version, the front roof panel can vent and slide open electrically for everyday use, while both roof panels can also be removed when you want a genuinely open-air driving experience.Jeep even designed the system with removable panels that could be stored away, bringing some of the spirit of a Wrangler's removable roof into a much more compact package.That single option gives this Renegade a personality many small SUVs simply cannot duplicate. Open the roof on a nice evening, remove the panels for a weekend drive, then put everything back together when you want a quiet enclosed crossover again.It makes the Renegade feel less like another appliance-shaped compact SUV and more like something you can actually have a little fun owning.Under the hood is Jeep's 2.4-liter Tigershark four-cylinder producing 180 horsepower, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.More importantly, this one is a true 4x4, using Jeep Active Drive. Jeep engineered the system to automatically manage power between the front and rear axles, and 4x4 Renegades were also available with the Selec-Terrain system offering Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud settings.That capability is useful well beyond the trail. It means additional confidence when the pavement gets wet, when roads become loose or uneven, or when a weekend takes you somewhere beyond perfectly manicured city streets.Yet you still have a vehicle measuring only about 167 inches long compact enough to maneuver and park without the bulk that comes with a Wrangler Unlimited or larger SUV.Being the Limited model also gives this Renegade a more finished personality inside.The black interior brings a more upscale presentation, while this example adds factory navigation and a ParkView rear backup camera, useful technology for commuting, traveling and everyday maneuvering.Jeep made the backup camera standard equipment on the Limited trim for this generation.And that is really where this particular Renegade makes sense.Maybe you like Jeep design and the idea of 4x4 capability, but a Wrangler is more vehicle than you need every morning. Maybe you want an SUV seating position and hatchback versatility, but the usual compact crossovers feel interchangeable.The Renegade occupies an unusual middle ground: practical enough to be your everyday vehicle, small enough for the city, capable enough to wear the Jeep badge convincingly, and with the My Sky roof, playful enough to remind you why you chose it.Gray over black, Limited trim, 2.4-liter power, 4x4, navigation, backup camera and that uncommon My Sky power/removable roof make this a Renegade worth seeking out rather than simply settling for.Financing options are available and trade-ins are welcome. Come see the My Sky roof in person, take it for a drive and experience one of the more creative compact SUVs Jeep has produced.

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