Jeep Cherokee 2020

Fortune doesn’t necessarily favor the bold within the compact crossover segment — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks in part to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Still, automakers try to make their small SUVs distinct. The Jeep Cherokee 2020 stands out by bringing high-end luxury features and a couple of distinctive engines to this typically price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply final 12 months, the Jeep Cherokee 2020 is one of the newer entries in this phase. As such, all the latest security options can be found, from a surround-view parking camera to ahead collision warning system that may determine pedestrians. Unlike some rivals, most of these options can only be ordered on the highest trim degree, however at the very least you may get them. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digital camera and ventilated entrance seats — uncommon choices in this class.

We also like that the Jeep Cherokee 2020 affords two various powertrains for those who aren’t happy with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in combined driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); at the different, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Be careful, nevertheless: When you start checking the options boxes, the Jeep Cherokee 2020 can be considerably more expensive than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can not be disabled and disappointing materials quality also might give prospective buyers pause.

The Jeep Cherokee 2020 is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit greater than most rivals. It’s sold in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L mannequin looks like an awesome deal till you realize that it’s a custom-order model and you’ll have to wait for it to be constructed. You may discover the LS at virtually any supplier, nevertheless it’s more expensive and doesn’t add a lot. Finest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit dearer and consists of more features and entry to extra options. If you want the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier contains all of it.

Three engines are supplied on the Jeep Cherokee 2020. The usual engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. A more powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is elective and comes normal with a nine-speed automated transmission. Additionally optionally available is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed computerized. Both of these engines can be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.