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2021 Jeep Cherokee : An overview

Find a complete overview of the 2021 Jeep Cherokee, including key features and specifications, trims, inventory, alternatives, and other useful information. Read more

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Fuel Economy:7.5 - 12.9 City/HWY combined
Horsepower:180 - 271 hp
Drivetrain:Front-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive
Engine:Gasoline
Torque:171 - 295 ft-lb
Seats:5

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The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has 12 trims. Below you will be able to review and compare them.

12 trims available

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Overview

Jeep’s entry in the compact SUV category is the Cherokee, a modern take on one of the brand’s best-known nameplates. The Cherokee returned in 2014 after a 12-year hiatus during which time the Liberty model took its place.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

New for 2021, Cherokee’s entry-level Sport trim includes heated front seats, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration, a 7.0-inch infotainment display, automatic headlights, and rain-sensing wipers.

The next-up North trim gains a heated steering wheel and a windshield wiper de-icer.

Altitude trim adds Nappa leather upholstery and a heated steering wheel, and the off-road specialist Trailhawk gains blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert

Available Trims

Jeep offers the Cherokee in Sport, North, Altitude, Trailhawk and Limited trims. All but Sport are standard with four-wheel drive. Engine choices include a 2.4L four-cylinder (Sport and North), a 3.2L V6 (available across the line), and a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder (offered in Altitude, Limited and High Altitude). All engines are matched with a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Note that Jeep sells three four-wheel drive systems in the Cherokee: a basic Active Drive I setup, a more advanced Active Drive II arrangement, and a off-road-ready Active Drive Lock system.

Standard Features

Cherokee Sport comes fitted with 17-inch steel wheels, LED auto on/off headlights, a 7.0-inch infotainment display, six-speaker stereo, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 3.5-inch driver info display, cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power windows, heated front seats, chrome grille trim, black side mirrors (power-adjustable) and door handles, and tire fill alert.

North trim’s key additions are body-colour mirrors (heated) and door handles, 17-inch alloy wheels, satellite radio, LED fog lights, premium cloth seating, an eight-way power driver’s seat, bright roof rails, a heated/leather-trimmed steering wheel, and ambient interior lighting.

An 80th Anniversary package for North models adds granite crystal grille surrounds, power-folding side mirrors, 18-inch wheels, navigation, a 7.0-inch digital gauge display, four-way power front passenger seat, leather upholstery, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Trailhawk trim reverts to 17-inch wheels, a manual front passenger seat and manual-folding side mirrors and adds tow hooks, blind spot monitoring/cross traffic alert, accent-colour grille trim/door handles/side mirrors/roof rails, skid plates, and a 115-volt power outlet.

Altitude gains back 18-inch wheels and a power front passenger seat, and adds gloss black exterior trim, but gives up the 115-volt outlet.

Limited trim gets back the 115-volt power plug and then brings chrome exterior trim, power tailgate, dual-zone A/C, driver’s seat memory, and an integrated garage door remote.

High Altitude models get 19-inch wheels, and a nine-speaker stereo with subwoofer.

A Trailhawk Elite package echoes the base Trailhawk’s off-road kit and adds a hands-free tailgate, dual power front seats, dual-zone A/C, and a garage door remote.

Key Options

A Sun and Sound group adds an upgraded stereo and a panoramic sunroof.

The Advanced Safety group is where you’ll find driver assists like forward collision warning with active braking, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist.

To lower-end trims, a Comfort Safety group brings an auto-dimming rearview mirror, blind spot monitoring/cross traffic alert, a power tailgate, dual-zone A/C, heated side mirrors, and rear park assist.

The Technology group bundles adaptive cruise, automatic high beams, active parking assist, and a side distance warning.

The Luxury group brings a fore-and-aft adjustment for the rear seats, carpeted cargo trim, ventilated front seats, and a hands-free tailgate.

Fuel Economy

Jeep’s fuel consumption estimates for the Cherokee’s 2.4L engine are 10.8/7.5 L/100 km (city/highway) with FWD and 11.2/8.0 with 4WD.

The 2.0L engine’s ratings are 10.4/7.6 (FWD), 11.2/8.0 (4x4 Active Drive I), and 11.5/8.6 (4x4 Active Drive II).

Finally, estimates for the 3.2L V6 are 11.9/8.2 (FWD), 12.2/8.6 (Active Drive I), 12.8/9.0 (Active Drive II), and 12.9/9.7 (Active Drive Lock).

Competition

The Jeep Cherokee is designed to compete with all kinds of popular compact crossovers, including the popular Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape. Other competition comes from the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, Hyundai’s Tucson, the Kia Sportage, VW’s Tiguan, the Subaru Forester, and Mazda’s CX-5.

Trader Scores

This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car.

Score
8.5
Design
8.0
User Friendliness
8.5
Comfort
9.0
Everyday Usability
8.5
Driving dynamics
9.0
Powertrain
9.5
Efficiency
8.0
Value for money
8.0
Equipment
8.0

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