2018 Jeep Cherokee Review

For generations Jeep has stood for dependable driving. The iconic name and design are directly tied to reliable SUV performance. So, what can today’s models offer you?

Walker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram put together this Jeep Cherokee review to show drivers in Hurricane, Charleston, and Huntington what the latest version of this classic is capable of. 

2018 Jeep Cherokee Performance

Under the hood, the 2018 Jeep Cherokee gives you a choice between two fun engines that provide you with power for a capable and sporty performance.

The first option is a 2.4L Tigershark® MultiAir® 2 I-4 engine that gets up to 184 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. The second, more powerful engine, is a 3.2L Pentastar® V6 that can produce a solid 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque.

These engines can help you haul lots of cargo too. With a towing capacity of 4,500 pounds, the Cherokee can pull a boat or camper to your next vacation spot.

Whichever engine you choose will have a versatile 9-speed automatic transmission working with it to give you a useful low range of gears and precise shifting.

Whether you’re out off-roading or on your daily commute, it will give you an efficient performance that won’t require as many stops for gas. It gets up to an EPA-estimated 24 MPG city and 30 MPG highway.

2018 Jeep Cherokee Cargo Room

When you’re moving cargo that doesn’t require a trailer, the 2018 Jeep Cherokee has you covered with lots of space inside. The trunk features 24.6 cubic feet of space and is easy to access with an available power liftgate.

To store even more though, fold down the 60/40 split second row of seats to create up to 58.6 cubic feet of cargo room.

When you’ve got a car full of five passengers or you want to keep items like surf boards or a Christmas tree out of the cabin, just look up to the roof rails for a convenient spot to tie them down.

2018 Jeep Cherokee Off-Road Capability

When you’re behind the wheel of the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, you can be confident when taking it off-road or over tough road conditions. By just turning a knob on your dashboard, the Jeep Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System, lets you adjust the drivetrain between four modes: Auto, Sport, Snow, and Sand/Mud.

The Cherokee also lives up to its pedigree with three available 4x4 systems to help you through whatever terrain stands in your way.

• Jeep® Active Drive I – Efficiently switches from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive when conditions call for it. It also features brake traction control that helps balance torque distribution for improved stability.
• Jeep® Active Drive II – Additional torque management and a four-wheel drive low mode are added, as well as locking front and rear driveshafts. This gives you greater power at low speeds for help while towing or crawling over rocks.
• Jeep® Active Drive Lock – Builds on the previous system by adding a locking rear differential and adds Rock mode to your Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System.

In addition to these capable systems, an impressive 56:1 crawl ratio and underbody sealing make going up steep hills, climbing over rocks, and fording through streams easy for your SUV.

Test Drive the Jeep Cherokee

Visit Walker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to test drive the 2018 Jeep Cherokee. It provides drivers in Hurricane, Charleston, and Huntington with lots of efficient power, cargo room, and a drivetrain that’s capable in any conditions. Contact us to learn more about this 2018 Jeep Cherokee review or stop in for a test drive.