The 2021 Jeep® Cherokee – the most capable midsize sport-utility vehicle (SUV) – boasts a refined, authentic and premium design, along with an advanced 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder I-4 turbocharged engine that enhances performance and fuel efficiency.

Jeep Cherokee offers spacious interior comfort and convenience, delivering everyday practicality with outstanding ride-and-handling characteristics, independent front and rear suspension systems with world-class body torsional stiffness and a choice of three different engine offerings mated to an enhanced, high-efficient nine-speed automatic transmission.

Pros

• Real off-road ability
• V6 & turbo-4 engine options
• Outstanding high-tech features
• Many standard safety features

Cons

• Average reliability & resale value
• Under-powered base engine
• Small cargo area
• More expensive than some rivals

Below is a throwback video on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee.

New for 2021:

• Standard safety and security features on all models include Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection systems, Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist and rain-sensing wipers
• Standard features now available across the lineup:
  • Latitude – Power front windows (one-touch up/down), exterior mirrors with heating element, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps
  • Latitude Plus – Heated front seats, premium-wrapped heated steering wheel, remote start and windshield wiper deicer
  • Latitude LUX (new model) – Nappa leather seats, power front seats with power lumbar adjuster, heated front seats, premium-wrapped heated steering wheel, remote start and windshield wiper deicer
  • Trailhawk – Heated front seats, premium-wrapped heated steering wheel, remote start and windshield wiper deicer
  • Limited – Dual-pane panoramic sunroof, auto high-beam headlamps, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop, and ParkSense front/rear park assist with rear stop
• New Latitude LUX model with available dual-pane panoramic sunroof, premium nine-speaker Alpine sound system and 8.4-inch touchscreen radio
• 80th Anniversary Edition (based on Latitude LUX) includes dual-pane panoramic sunroof,19-inch wheels with Granite Crystal finish, power front seats with lumbar, dual-zone automatic temperature control, remote start, Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen radio, 7-inch full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) display, premium leather seats with Light Tungsten accent stitching, Anodized Gun Metal interior accents, black headliner, Berber floor mats and commemorative exterior badging

Highlights:

• Best-in-class capability:
  • Choice of 2.0-liter I-4 turbocharged, 2.4-liter I-4 or 3.2-liter V-6 engines, also with three available four-wheel-drive systems that raise the standard for midsize SUVs with Jeep Selec-Terrain traction control system with up to five customized modes (Auto, Snow, Sport, Sand/Mud and Rock), and best-in-class V-6 towing capability: 4,500 pounds and up to a 51:1 crawl ratio for low-range traction
• Fuel economy:
  • Up to 31 miles per gallon (mpg) highway on 2.0-liter I-4 turbocharged engine and standard 2.4-liter I-4 engine; optional 3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with engine stop-start technology, which delivers best-in-class V-6 fuel economy (29 mpg highway); standard nine-speed automatic transmission and industry-first rear-axle disconnect, resulting in reduced energy loss when 4×4 capability isn’t needed, and improved fuel efficiency
  • 2.0-liter I-4 turbocharged engine, one of the most technologically advanced engines in the automotive industry, optimizes premium performance and fuel economy up to 31 mpg (270 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque)
• Refined front design, including front fascia, hood, premium LED headlamps, daytime running lamps and fog lamps:
  • Front lightweight aluminum hood evolves the Cherokee’s unique waterfall grille design to more closely align with the latest Jeep brand styling
  • Front bi-LED projector headlamps incorporate signature Cherokee daytime running lamps feature as a singular component
• Rear features include lightweight composite and hands-free power liftgate
• Increase in rear cargo storage space of four cubic feet and retuned suspension packages for improved ride comfort
• Latest Uconnect systems include easy-to-use features, enhanced processing power, faster start-up times, dynamic touchscreens, high-resolution graphics, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi HotSpot and Jeep Skill for Amazon Alexa
• More than 80 available advanced safety and security features

Model Lineup
For 2021, the Jeep Cherokee lineup consists of five models:

• Latitude
• Latitude Plus
• Latitude LUX (new model)
• Trailhawk (4×4 only)
• Limited

Available Exterior Colors:

• Billet Silver
• Bright White
• Diamond Black Crystal
• Granite Crystal
• Hydro Blue (exclusive to 80th Anniversary model)
• Light Brownstone
• Olive Green
• Sangria
• Slate Blue
• Spitfire Orange
• Sting Grey
• Velvet Red

Available Interior Colors:

• Black
• Black / Light Frost
• Black / Ski Grey