2021 Jeep Cherokee Limited

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. Stepping up to the Limited gets you Nappa leather, heated front seats and steering wheel, and a full suite of driver aids like adaptive cruise control and park assist. The 3.2L V6 makes 271 horsepower and pairs with the nine-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, giving you confident highway merging and all-weather traction while returning 22 mpg combined. The Limited's available power liftgate and memory mirrors are handy daily, though the ride is a bit firmer than a CR-V's, which is the trade for its off-road capability.