2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus

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. The Latitude Plus sits between the base Latitude and the Latitude Lux, adding heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Its 2.4L I4 makes 180 horsepower and pairs with a nine-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, returning 24 mpg combined. The Selec-Terrain system lets you dial in sand, mud, or snow settings, making this Latitude Plus more capable than most compact crossovers.