2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude

The Cherokee is Jeep's compact crossover, slotting between the Renegade and the Grand Cherokee with a unibody design that still offers real off-road chops. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape, but stands apart with its available Trailhawk trim and genuine trail capability. On the road, the Cherokee feels composed and stable, with a ride that absorbs most bumps, though the transmission can occasionally hesitate when you ask for quick acceleration. Inside, the cabin is well-built with comfortable seats and a user-friendly touchscreen, but cargo space is tighter than some rivals offer. Owners praise the Cherokee's fuel economy, stylish interior, and the Active Drive system's terrain settings that make it a confident companion in snow and mud. The Latitude starts with steel wheels and a 7-inch Uconnect screen with Apple CarPlay, stepping above the base Sport without the Plus pack's extra chrome and power driver seat. Its 3.2L V6 makes 271 horsepower and teams with a nine-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, giving you confident all-weather traction and enough grunt to pass on the highway without a fuss. The Selec-Terrain system with settings for sand, mud, and snow is standard on this trim, so you get more trail capability than any CR-V or RAV4 offers out of the box.