2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus

The 2021 Cherokee slots between the Renegade and Grand Cherokee as a compact SUV with genuine off-road credentials. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape in the crowded compact crossover segment. The Cherokee rides smoothly on the highway, and the available V6 gives it confident passing power. Inside, you get a comfortable cabin with supportive seats, and the available panoramic sunroof brightens things up. Reliability is a mixed bag, with some owners reporting oil consumption and electrical gremlins, though many have trouble-free miles. The Latitude Plus sits above the base Latitude with more standard equipment, but below the Limited and Trailhawk trims that offer the V6 and more off-road hardware. Its 2.4L I4 makes 180 horsepower, which is adequate for daily driving, and the nine-speed automatic shifts smoothly around town.