There is some lag when calling for quick acceleration, but past that this little SUV moves out smartly. The nine-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly but is reluctant to kick down, so you really have to put your foot in it for all systems to come on board. Is this 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder worth the extra $995 hit over the smooth and charismatic 3.2L Pentastar V6? While horsepower is pretty much a draw (270 vs 271 for the V6), the turbo-four wins on torque, generating 295 lb-ft from 3,000 rpm versus the V6’s 239 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm.
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In addition to the aforementioned comprehensive safety suite, this tester has a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, Nappa leather, ventilated/heated front seats, 8.4-inch Uconnect, navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPay, Wi-Fi hotspot, heated steering wheel, five-year SiriusXM traffic and travel link subscription, handsfree power tailgate, trailer tow package (up to 4,000 lb with the 2.0L engine), and a very impressive Alpine audio system.Ībout the only glaring omission here is lack of heat for the second-row seats. You’d hope a near-$50,000 compact crossover would be laden with features, and this Cherokee High Altitude mostly delivers on that count. Outward visibility is limited when compared to others in this class due to the Cherokee’s pinched greenhouse and thick pillars. About the only negative is the need to access seat heat/ventilation and steering wheel heat via the screen, but even that process is quick and easy. HVAC controls are similarly well laid out, and the backlit gauge cluster is legible in all lighting conditions. We love the large volume and tuning knob. Consistent upgrades have improved the graphics and reaction speed. The menu structure is clear and logical, and operation is surprisingly distraction-proof.
This system has been around for a while but still impresses as being one of the best of its ilk. The Cherokee Limited benefits from FCA’s signature user-friendly ergonomics, highlighted here by the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen interface. The front cabin has plenty of useful nooks, with a large storage cubby between the seats. By the numbers, it’s 730 L with the seats upright and 1,549 L with them down. That said, for 2019 Jeep did manage to carve out some more space behind the Cherokee’s second row. Even the smaller Jeep Compass has more cargo room than the Cherokee. If you’re looking for ultimate cargo capacity in this compact crossover segment, you’ll do much better with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Ford Escape.
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The $500 Safety Tech Group adds blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert, while the full complement of safety features – forward collision mitigation, side distance warning, parallel and perpendicular parking assist, advanced brake assist, lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist, auto high-beam, rain-sensing wipers, adaptive cruise with stop-and-go – requires checking the $995 Technology Group box on the options list. Standard safety features aren’t exactly abundant, and are limited to a government-mandated rear-view camera, child seat anchors, and a host of airbags. It’s a nicely proportioned compact SUV that sports what some buyers covet most: The iconic seven-slat Jeep grille. This High Altitude appearance package – available on the Limited trim – bestows upscale touches like 19-inch Granite Crystal alloys, Granite Crystal exterior trim, and body-coloured wheel-arch flares, side sills, and fascia.
Other visual tweaks include a new front fascia design, fresh wheels and a redesigned rump.
Last year’s refresh addressed the most polarizing aspect of this latest-generation Cherokee by replacing the slit-eyed upper DRLs with proper LED headlights.
With all the tech, safety, and luxury boxes ticked, this Velvet Red Pearl specimen checks in at a pricey $49,265 before freight and taxes. Not the rough-and-ready Trailhawk, but the High Altitude 4x4 with top-tier 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder that kicks out 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Following a refresh for 2019, we drive a 2020 Jeep Cherokee kitted out for luxurious street duty.
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