2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

The 2018 Cherokee is Jeep's compact SUV, slotting between the Renegade and Grand Cherokee with a mix of on-road comfort and off-road capability. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape, but stands apart with available Trailhawk off-road gear. The Cherokee rides smoothly on pavement, and the V6 provides confident passing power; the nine-speed automatic can occasionally hesitate. Inside, the cabin is quiet and well-built, with comfortable seats and an intuitive Uconnect infotainment system. Stepping up to the Trailhawk from the Latitude or Limited gets you Jeep's most capable off-road hardware, including raised suspension, skid plates, and all-terrain tires. The 3.2L V6 makes 271 horsepower and pairs with four-wheel drive and the nine-speed automatic, giving you confident low-speed crawling and solid highway passing power at 21 mpg combined.