2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus

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. The Latitude Plus splits the difference between the base Latitude and the loaded Limited, adding niceties like a power driver seat and an 8.4-inch Uconnect screen. With the available 3.2L V6, this Cherokee makes 271 horsepower and uses a nine-speed automatic and four-wheel drive for confident all-weather traction. The Latitude Plus includes the Selec-Terrain system, which lets you dial in the drivetrain for snow, sand, or mud.