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Overview
Unlike most compact crossovers and SUVs, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee is actually capable of heading off the beaten path. While the majority will be limited to family excursions and work-week traffic, the Cherokee has the Jeep brand name and a handsome exterior as selling points. Its optional powertrains are highlighted by a V-6 that can tow up to 4500 pounds and a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine that improves fuel efficiency. The Cherokee also has an impressive ride, but its acceleration performance is mediocre and every model suffers from subpar fuel economy and limited cargo space. Those who want the most rugged, most recognizable ute will appreciate this Jeep.
What's New for 2019?
Jeep single-handedly increased the appeal of the 2019 Cherokee by redesigning its polarizing front end. These updates are more than meet the eye, though, with a new engine, updated infotainment, and interior enhancements that include increased cargo volume. The refreshed exterior includes new wheel designs, capless fuel filling, and a restyled rear end with a lighter-weight liftgate. The new turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder is now the top engine, with more torque than the V-6 version. While its EPA ratings are higher, too, it can't tow as much as the V-6 can. Inside, the improvements include better materials and extra cargo space behind the rear seats. The infotainment system finally features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; both are standard, along with a new 7.0-inch touchscreen. A new Cherokee Trailhawk Elite trim adds exterior and interior upgrades versus the standard Trailhawk—for more money, of course.
Jeep Cherokee Pricing and Which One to Buy
We'd choose the Cherokee Trailhawk, which gets the stout V-6 as standard. An advanced all-wheel-drive system that features a locking rear differential is included, too. Other standard features are an 8.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a full-size spare tire, red tow hooks, and matte-black hood decal, an off-road suspension with increased ride height, and 17-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. Those who want the torquier turbo four-cylinder will be charged $500. We'd save that money for the Trailer Tow package and the Cold Weather package. This combination unlocks the Cherokee's maximum towing capacity and adds a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and remote start.
Engine, Transmission, Performance, and Towing
Likes: Multiple powertrain options, 4500-pound maximum towing capacity, class-leading off-road capability.
Dislikes: Base engine is underpowered, passive automatic transmission, drives bigger than compact-crossover rivals.
The standard four-cylinder engine and optional V-6 are joined by an all-new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. It makes 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque (56 more than the V-6) and slots at the top of the powertrain pyramid. While we've yet to test the new engine at the track, we've spent time with it during our first drive. We found the turbo four to be lackluster compared with the V-6 due to its dull responses to throttle inputs; the new four-cylinder Cherokee also has less towing capacity (4000 pounds maximum towing capacity versus the V-6 Cherokee's towing capacity of 4500 pounds). While the nine-speed automatic transmission has been revised for 2019, it was hesitant to make deliberate downshifts.
As you'd expect from a Jeep, the Cherokee drives with heftiness and solidity, making it feel larger than its rivals. Despite its off-road abilities, the Cherokee is still based on a car, meaning it provides a comfortable ride and decent handling on the road. Relatively firm suspension tuning controls body roll in corners without compromising the ride quality. Impacts are absorbed without much excess reverberation, and the Jeep never feels floaty on the highway. We wish the steering provided more feedback from the road, but it's nicely weighted and accurate. A firm-feeling brake pedal engenders calm in panic-braking scenarios, and the Cherokee's 70-mph-to-zero emergency-braking performance is average for its class.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The Cherokee has among the worst fuel economy in its compact-crossover and SUV segment, according to both the EPA and our real-world testing. While we've yet to subject either four-cylinder version to our highway fuel-economy test, their EPA estimates aren't much higher than those for the V-6. Although the six is unchanged for 2019, the standard nine-speed automatic has mild updates that coincide with Jeep's efforts to reduce the crossover's weight. Compared with the last Overland we subjected to our testing regimen, the latest version earned 25 mpg highway—or 1 mpg more than before.
Interior, Infotainment, and Cargo
Likes: Upscale materials on pricier models, satisfying infotainment experience, increased cargo volume for 2019.
Dislikes: Cabin feels tighter than rivals, still less cargo space and storage than top competitors.
With supportive seats and easy-to-use controls, the Cherokee's cabin is comfortable. An attractive dashboard that mimics the larger and more expensive Grand Cherokee's layout helps cultivate an upscale feel. However, given that the Cherokee is larger on the outside than many of its competitors, we'd expect it to feel more spacious on the inside. Small windows and high windowsills contribute to the feeling of confinement.
The Jeep's available Uconnect infotainment system is among the best in the business, with well-organized menus and ample features. Starting on the Latitude Plus trim, every model adds two USB ports on the back of the center console for use by rear-seat passengers. Now that every Cherokee has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, too, all that's missing is a way to have it read your thoughts.
The Cherokee's cargo area is smaller than most vehicles this size, and interior cubby storage is average at best. It's more difficult to load items into the rear than into some of its rivals due to the Jeep's high lift-over height. For 2019, the rear cargo area is now about three inches wider, which increases cargo volume behind the rear seats by three cubic feet, up to 28 total. Still, that's significantly smaller than top rivals such as the Ford Escape (34 cubes) and the Honda CR-V (39).
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The 2019 Cherokee has not been crash tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Jeep offers a full range of optional driver-assistance features, but most of them are only available on the more expensive models that are equipped with an optional package, meaning you'll spend more than $30,000 for the safest Cherokee. Key safety features include:
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
The Cherokee's warranty coverage is average for its class. Competitors such as the Kia Sportage and the Hyundai Tucson are the only rivals that offer significantly longer powertrain warranties. The Cherokee is available with the Jeep Wave ownership program, which provides original owners with complimentary scheduled maintenance for the first two years. The Jeep Wave program is standard and Overland and Trailhawk models, but customers of lesser Cherokees can opt-in by paying a fee.
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