2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited

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 Limited is the luxury-oriented trim below the Overland, giving you leather seats and a power liftgate without the Overland's premium audio or upgraded wheels. The 3.2L V6 makes 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque, paired with the nine-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, so it pulls strongly from a stop and feels confident on the highway. Expect 22 mpg combined from the V6, which is a fair trade for the extra power over the base four-cylinder.