2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport

The 2014 Cherokee is Jeep's compact SUV, slotting below the Grand Cherokee and competing with the Ford Escape and Honda CR-V. On pavement the Cherokee rides smoothly, and the available V6 gives it confident acceleration for merging and towing. The cabin offers generous storage and a modern layout, with available touches like a large touchscreen and leather upholstery. Some owners report minor squeaks from the rear seat and a creaking front end, though many report trouble-free miles. The Sport is the base Cherokee, so you skip the Latitude's extra chrome and available upgrades but save a few thousand dollars. Its 2.4L I4 makes 184 horsepower and pairs with a nine-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, which is enough for daily driving but feels less eager than the optional V6. The Sport rides on 17-inch steel wheels and keeps things simple inside, but you can add a rearview camera and Bluetooth if you want them.