Jeeps are legendary for their off-road prowess, but what happens if you need to just tackle the daily grind? With its comfortable ride quality and modern technology, the 2018 Jeep Cherokee proves that you can have it both ways. In this video, we highlight the key features that matter most. From mpg, interior space and technology to design and comfort - these pros and cons will help steer you toward a perfect car.
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[MUSIC PLAYING] BRYN MACKINNON: I'm Edmunds editor Bryn MacKinnon, and this is a rundown of the features you'll find in the 2018 Jeep Cherokee. With its comfortable ride and modern tech, the Cherokee can be a capable off-roader or a daily driver. Go with the Trailhawk if your budget allows. Its exclusive features make the most of the Cherokee's off-road abilities, and that's the main reason to buy a Cherokee instead of another crossover. If you don't plan on off-roading, the Limited has largely the same standard convenience items, plus creature comforts, too, like a heated steering wheel, dual zone automatic climate control, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. V6 Cherokees with the right package can tow 4,500 pounds, the most in the small crossover class. Models equipped with the two-speed transfer case can be flat towed behind a motor home. Rear cargo space is adequate, but not class-leading. But at least there's a full-size spare tire under the floor. The rear seats fold flat, too, making it easier to load. Reclining rear seats and plentiful head and leg room means you shouldn't hear complaints from rear passengers. Jeep's Uconnect entertainment system is one of the more intuitive systems out there, and its large graphics are easy to read. Unfortunately, it doesn't have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. A technology package available on select trims adds advanced safety features, like frontal collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic parallel and perpendicular parking. It's easy to find a comfortable driving position, and the front seats provide all-day comfort and support. The Jeep Cherokee's top competitors include Honda CRV, Toyota RAV4, and Mazda CX-5. Bottom line, while we'd like more cargo space and a bit more oomph from the base engine, the Cherokee remains an affordable SUV that can comfortably get you to work during the week and then hit the trail on the weekend.
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee is a five-seat compact SUV that is available in multiple powertrains and trim levels. This means it's likely you'll be able to find a Cherokee that meets your needs. The Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Trailhawk and Overland can handle fire roads and snowed-in driveways yet be comfortable on dry and sunny highway cruises.
While only the Trailhawk is considered "Trail Rated" by Jeep, all trims are available with Jeep's Active Drive I all-wheel-drive system. The Latitude Plus, Limited and Overland trims can be optioned with the Active Drive II all-wheel-drive system, which has low-range capability and includes an off-road suspension package. The Trailhawk is equipped with Jeep's Active Drive Lock, which furthers the Cherokee's off-road potential. Otherwise, all trims come standard in a front-wheel-drive configuration.
The 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine (184 hp) is standard, and a 3.2-liter V6 engine (271 hp) is optional, aside from the Overland 4WD trim, which comes standard with the V6. Of course, no matter what drivetrain you option, it's fed by a nine-speed automatic transmission and your choice of two engines.
Most of the trim differences come down to luxury and features. The Latitude is the base model, but it still comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, roof rails, tinted glass, and the Uconnect 5-inch display system that features six speakers and USB and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Latitude Plus gets you keyless entry and push-button starting, a larger 8.4-inch Uconnect system with satellite radio, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, a power driver seat and 115-volt power outlet.
The Trailhawk features the Active Drive II four-wheel-drive system standard, which incorporates low-range capability with a locking rear differential. It also includes all-terrain tires, more ground clearance, red tow hooks, different front and rear fascias to improve approach and departure angles, and skid plates to protect the underside of the car, and of course, the instantly recognizable matte-black hood decal to reduce hood glare at high hill-climbing angles.
The Limited and Overland trims move the Cherokee toward the luxury side of the equation and feature leather seats, 18-inch alloy wheels, a bigger driver information in the gauge cluster, and various convenience features such as dual-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, blind-spot monitoring and remote start.
Overland trims feature additional upgrades, such as full leather package with wood accents, heated and ventilated power driver and front passenger seats with memory function, body-color front and rear fascias, and 18-inch polished aluminum wheels.
With so many ways to go, it's critical you get your Cherokee just right for maximum enjoyment. Let Edmunds help you find and select the perfect 2018 Jeep Cherokee for you.
2018 Jeep Cherokee Overview
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee is offered in the following submodels: SUV. Available styles include Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A), Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A), and Latitude Plus 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A). Cherokee models are available with a 0-liter flex-fuel (FFV) engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2018 Cherokee comes with four wheel drive or front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic. The 2018 Cherokee comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $37185. The average price paid for a new 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $1172 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $1172 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $36013.
The average savings for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 3.2% below the MSRP.
We are showing 8 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $34145. The average price paid for a new 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $9098 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $9098 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $25047.
The average savings for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 26.6% below the MSRP.
We are showing 14 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $25490. The average price paid for a new 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $7248 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7248 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $18242.
The average savings for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 28.4% below the MSRP.
We are showing 24 Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $25490. The average price paid for a new 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $7248 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7248 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $18242.
The average savings for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 28.4% below the MSRP.
We are showing 8 Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $32390. The average price paid for a new 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $8940 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8940 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $23450.
The average savings for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 27.6% below the MSRP.
We are showing 7 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $30880. The average price paid for a new 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $9095.9 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $9095.9 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $21784.1.
The average savings for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 29.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 7 Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $30095. The average price paid for a new 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $9387 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $9387 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $20708.
The average savings for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 31.2% below the MSRP.
We are showing 6 Latitude Plus 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2018 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $37185. The average price paid for a new 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $7482 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7482 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $29703.
The average savings for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 20.1% below the MSRP.
We are showing 5 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
The 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $35440. The average price paid for a new 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is trending $9215 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $9215 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $26225.
The average savings for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) is 26% below the MSRP.
We are showing 5 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) 2018 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
Is the 2018 Jeep Cherokee a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2018 Cherokee featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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What do people think of the 2018 Jeep Cherokee? Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2018 Cherokee a 4.6 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2018 Cherokee.
Vehicle Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
Review I bought a 2018 Cherokee latitude. It's a mixture of great and disappointing. The look, interior, and base model features are above average. It looks good, the inside is spacious and comfortable, the Bluetooth connectivity and backup cam are nice semi-modern touches, and it's nice to sit it. Unfortunately, the engine is not great. The 2.4L V4 is sluggish, under powered, and frustrating. It's fine for basic commutes where you never go over 45mph. However, the car has no pep, no get-up-and-go, and at higher speeds, you really have to push it to pass slower cars on the freeway. I wouldn't recommend the V4 Jeep Cherokee models to anybody. Go V6 or leave the dealership. The V4s aren't Jeeps, they just look like them. Everything else in the car is nice, though.
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Is the 2018 Jeep Cherokee safe? The 2018 Jeep Cherokee earned a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.5 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
2018 jeep cherokee Latitude 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A), 9-speed shiftable automatic, flex-fuel (unleaded/e85) 25 combined MPG 21 city MPG/30 highway MPG
2018 jeep cherokee Latitude Plus 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A), 9-speed shiftable automatic, flex-fuel (unleaded/e85) 23 combined MPG 21 city MPG/28 highway MPG
What options are available on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
Available Jeep Cherokee 2018 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Jeep Cherokee 2018 Trims: Latitude, Limited, Latitude Plus, Trailhawk, Sport, Overland, Trailhawk Elite, Altitude, 75th Anniversary, Classic, High Altitude, SE, Country, Pioneer
Exterior Colors: Bright White Clear Coat, Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Velvet Red Pearl Coat, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat, True Blue Pearl Coat, Olive Green Pearl Coat, Light Brownstone Pearl Coat, Rhino Clear Coat, Hydro Blue Pearl Coat, Patriot Blue Pearl Coat, Cashmere Pearl Coat, Eco Green Pearl Coat, Firecracker Red Clear Coat, Anvil Clear Coat, Stone White Clearcoat, Flame Red Clearcoat, Pearl White Pearl Coat, Mango Tango Pearl Coat, Forest Green Pearlcoat, Black, Black Clearcoat, Gunmetal Pearlcoat, Hunter Green Metallic, Moss Green Pearlcoat, Patriot Blue Pearlcoat
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Black premium leather, Black premium cloth, Black vinyl/cloth, Black leather, Black leather/cloth, Black/Light Frost Beige cloth, Black/Light Frost Beige premium cloth, Black/Iceland Gray cloth, Black/Light Frost Beige leather, Black/Iceland Gray leather, Black/Light Frost Beige premium leather, Indigo Blue/Brown premium leather, Agate, Brown cloth, Indigo Blue/Brown leather, Brown leather, BlackBlack/Tan premium leather, BlackBlack/Ski Grey premium leather, Brown premium leather
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Post-collision safety system, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, AWD/4WD, Upgraded Headlights, Remote Start, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Heated seats, Alarm, Power Driver Seat, Upgraded Engine, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Keyless Entry/Start, Mobile Internet, Power Liftgate/Trunk, 3500lb Towing Capacity, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Blind Spot Monitoring, Parking sensors, Leather Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Navigation, Towing Hitch, Cooled Seats, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, 5000lb Towing Capacity
