2019 Jeep Cherokee

The 2019 Cherokee's trim levels let you pick and choose the features you want in your SUV. Start off with the Latitude, and watch those features multiply with the Latitude Plus, Altitude, Upland, Trailhawk, Limited, High Altitude, and Overland. The unmistakable Cherokee style lives on in its 2019 incarnation. It looks like the pinnacle of small SUV charm, from its seven-slot grille, through the aerodynamic curves of its body, to the liftgate rear door. Grab a black-hooded color-contrasting paint job, or choose any of the modern paint colors — either way, you'll end up with one of the best-looking SUVs in your neighborhood.

Each 2019 Cherokee comes standard with a 2.4-liter Tigershark four-cylinder engine that delivers 180 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. If you want extra power, you have the option to upgrade to the 271-horsepower 3.2-liter Pentastar engine that packs 239 pound-feet of torque, or the 2.0-liter turbo engine that delivers 270 horsepower and an impressive 295 pound-feet of torque. Each engine is paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission that promises a smooth ride every trip.

It's a Jeep — it performs well. If you want the most off-road-ready Cherokee, the Trailhawk is equipped with more adventuring features than you can name: skid plates, a great crawl ratio, higher ground clearance, tow hooks, and more. Use the available Selec-Terrain Traction Management System to communicate with your Jeep on how to handle the road ahead. Even in the city, the 2019 Cherokee leaves others in the dust. Stop/start technology improves your fuel economy by letting your engine shut off at red lights and then roar back into action when it turns green. Independent suspensions in the front and rear smooth out bumpy roads and terrains to keep you comfortable. In short, the 2019 Cherokee's dynamic, capable ride makes errand runs feel like adventures.

The 2019 Cherokee's versatile cabin gives you the space you need for your travels. It seats five comfortably, but if you need to load more gear, the 60/40 split-folding rear seats lay flat to give you extra cargo room. Organize smaller gear in the front passenger seat's cushion and under the hidden storage area under the rear floor. A 7- or 8.4-inch touch screen lets you stay connected and entertained. Heated front seats keep you ready to go in the winter. The creature comforts in the 2019 Cherokee are everywhere you look.

Jeep is constantly coming up with new ways to keep you and your family safe while driving. The Cherokee's access to driver-assisting technologies such as blind-spot monitoring and full-speed forward collision warning with active braking make safety more proactive than simply reactive. When the going gets tough, the high-strength steel frame and eight standard advance air bags are there to ease the blow. With a Cherokee, you spend less time worrying and more time enjoying the open road.