Vehicle Overview
The Cherokee compact SUV is offered with four-cylinder or V-6 power and front-wheel drive or a choice of three four-wheel-drive systems. All models have a nine-speed automatic transmission. With true off-road capability, the Cherokee arguably competes with SUVs such as the Nissan Xterra and Toyota 4Runner in addition to crossovers like the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Subaru Outback.
New for 2016
The 3.2-liter V-6 is a new option for the base Sport model and is expected to be available in late 2015. The available Uconnect multimedia system with the 8.4-inch touch-screen adds Siri EyesFree voice recognition for iPhones, drag and drop capability to customize the screen and a do-not-disturb feature for incoming calls and text messages.
Significant Standard Features
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Seats five
- Uconnect system with 5-inch touch-screen
- 60/40-split folding backseat with fore-aft adjustment
- Three 12-volt power outlets
- 184-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- 271-hp, 3.2-liter V-6
- Front-wheel drive or three available four-wheel-drive systems
- Fuel-saving stop-start technology on V-6 models
- Off-road-capable Trailhawk model
- Panoramic moonroof
- Power liftgate
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 8.4-inch touch-screen
- Automated parking system
- Backup camera
- Forward collision warning with autonomous braking
- Lane-keeping assist
