Jeep Beach 2020

Fortune does not essentially favor the bold in the compact crossover section — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partially to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Nonetheless, automakers attempt to make their small SUVs distinct. The Jeep Beach 2020 stands out by bringing high-end luxury features and a few distinctive engines to this sometimes price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply final 12 months, the Jeep Beach 2020 is among the newer entries on this phase. As such, all the latest safety features can be found, from a surround-view parking digital camera to forward collision warning system that may establish pedestrians. Unlike some opponents, most of these features can solely be ordered on the top trim stage, however at the very least you can get them. Also obtainable are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digicam and ventilated entrance seats — rare choices on this class.

We additionally like that the Jeep Beach 2020 provides two alternative powertrains if you aren’t glad with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one finish of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in mixed driving (the standard engine earns 28 mpg); on the different, a turbocharged 2.0-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Watch out, nonetheless: Once you start checking the options bins, the Jeep Beach 2020 can be considerably costlier than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that cannot be disabled and disappointing materials quality additionally would possibly give potential consumers pause.

The Jeep Beach 2020 is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit greater than most rivals. It’s bought in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The bottom L mannequin seems like a fantastic deal until you realize that it’s a custom-order model and you’ll have to attend for it to be built. You may find the LS at practically any vendor, nevertheless it’s costlier and doesn’t add a lot. Best to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit dearer and consists of extra options and access to additional options. If you want the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier consists of it all.

Three engines are offered on the Jeep Beach 2020. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed computerized transmission. A extra powerful turbocharged 2.Zero-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is non-compulsory and comes normal with a nine-speed computerized transmission. Also optional is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automated. Each of those engines may be ordered on LT and Premier trim levels.