2023 Jeep Cherokee SUV

　　

2023 Jeep Cherokee Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2023 Jeep Cherokee is a small two-row crossover SUV. The Cherokee was last redesigned in 2014, making it one of the oldest vehicles in its class. That said, Jeep hasn't let the Cherokee wilt, updating it with new trims, new features and a mild refresh just a few years ago. Last year, the Cherokee benefited from a revised trim lineup and more standard features on some models. For 2023, Jeep pares down the Cherokee lineup even further. The optional V6 engine has been discontinued, and there are just two trim levels: the nearly fully loaded Altitude Lux and the Trailhawk. It's a curious lineup to be sure, as both trims are priced higher than even the top-level trims for other small SUVs.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee Altitude Lux 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$155/mo  for Cherokee Altitude Lux

　　Cherokee Altitude Lux

　　Altitude Lux 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) (Most Popular) - $37,695 MSRPTrailhawk 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) - $41,295 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　Some of zzdcar' favorites in this class include the spacious and comfortable Honda CR-V, the sporty Mazda CX-50, and the venerable Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester. Outside of the off-road-ready Trailhawk model, the Cherokee doesn't excel at any one area that would put it above its rivals, though that's not to say this Jeep isn't worth a look.

　　

Which Cherokee does zzdcar recommend?

You've got two choices this year: Altitude Lux or Trailhawk. Among them, the Trailhawk makes more sense. It's expensive but at least partially justifies the cost with its off-road-oriented upgrades.

　　

Jeep Cherokee models

The 2023 Jeep Cherokee is a small SUV that comes in two trim levels: Altitude Lux and Trailhawk. The Altitude Lux uses a 2.4-liter four-cylinder (180 horsepower, 171 lb-ft of torque) while the Trailhawk comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (270 hp, 295 lb-ft). Both send power to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission. Keep reading to learn more about the Cherokee's standard and optional features.

　　Altitude Lux

　　The base Altitude Lux comes well equipped with:

　　17-inch alloy wheels LED headlights Keyless ignition and entry Power liftgate Heated front seats Heated steering wheel Power-adjustable front seats Leather upholstery 8.4-inch infotainment touchscreen Integrated navigation system Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration Six-speaker audio system Leather upholstery Driver information display screen Dual-zone automatic climate control Household-style power outletStandard driver aids include:

　　Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing) Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane keeping assistance (steers the Cherokee back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker) Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Jeep and the car in front, even in heavy traffic) Automated parking systemTrailhawk

　　The Trailhawk lacks the Altitude Lux's leather upholstery and power-adjustable front passenger seat as standard but becomes more off-road capable by way of:

　　Upgraded 4WD system with locking rear axle (enhances traction when off-roading) Black hood decals Upgraded off-road suspension All-terrain tires Underbody skid platesSignificant options for the Cherokee include:

　　Lux Elite package (for Altitude Lux)

　　Panoramic sunroof Hands-free operation for the liftgate Ventilated front seats Driver's seat memory settings Nine-speaker Alpine sound systemPremium Leather package (Trailhawk)

　　Leather upholstery Ventilated front seats Driver's seat memory settings Power-adjustable front passenger seatSun and Sound Group (Trailhawk)

　　Panoramic sunroof Nine-speaker Alpine sound system

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