2020 Jeep Cherokee Review
Price Range: $10,835 - $25,990





+452
Good
7.8
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The latest 2020 Jeep Cherokee ditches its non-traditional styling for a more familial Grand Cherokee Light design. The V6 here is still an option, but there's a hot turbocharged 2.0-liter engine as well. In proper Jeep fashion, the Cherokee remains one of the most capable compact SUVs in the segment.
2020 Jeep Cherokee Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- No significant changes for 2020
- Part of the second Cherokee generation introduced for 2014
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in South Carolina
$134/mo for Cherokee Latitude
Cherokee Latitude
vs
$163/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent
#8 out of 29 among Compact SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$507/yr
vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Frequency
0.64x/yr
vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
Severity
11.7%
vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV
for Average Compact SUV
powered by RepairPal
Jeep Cherokee Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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My first Chrysler buy is above all others
5 out of 5 starsMark Rivers, 01/16/2020
2020 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
My 2020 Jeep Latitude Plus 4WD 4 cylinder is one of the best vehicles in over 40 years of driving. I rate 5 stars for the safety features, comfort, interior (cold weather package) and smooth drive. The stability on highways and city seems like a ride in the cloud. Also impressed with the turns, engine's horsepower transfer to wheels and Jeep warning devices. My past SUVs (Toyota, … Honda, Nissan) were good but not comparable to this Jeep experience.
Also, the city and highway MPG are higher than advertised and Consumers Report numbers.
Great ride
5 out of 5 starsDrew, 10/27/2019
2020 Jeep Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 02/20 (3.2L 6cyl 9A)
Not just great to look at, it’s a pleasure to drive. I kept close track of the fuel mileage and gave me a solid 24 miles per gallon at 75 miles an hour with the cruise on.
I just wish it had a larger than 15 gallon fuel tank. And figure out a good way to disable that start stop feature.
Most importantly, the Apple CarPlay worked seamlessly. I plugged my phone in and my my navigation … apps popped right up there.
Great SUV
5 out of 5 starsCV-62, 01/15/2020
2020 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
Awesome 4x4. 2.0 Turbo has lots of power and torque. Very quiet going down the road and very hard to believe this is a 4x4 given the great ride. A very solid feeling SUV. Interior is very nice with nice materials. Front seats are very comfortable and even the passenger seat is electric.
I have heard bad things about the 9 Speed tranny, but I have not noticed any issues to date. … Very smooth shifting. The LED headlamps are very bright but do not blind oncoming drivers.
Gas milage is a solid 25 MPG going down the interstate on cruise control. The 8,4 Infotainment system is among the best I have ever seen. Pairs right up with your phone and connects almost instantly with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Google maps works great as our go to NAV system. Map updates from Google almost constantly so you are always driving with the latest map. Contrast this with factory NAV which is expensive to purchase and expensive to update every year..
All around a great SUV that stands head and shoulders against the competition. After all, it's a Jeep. Since 1941
Sweet ride and solid build
5 out of 5 starsBill Shusters, 11/03/2019
2020 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.2L 6cyl 9A)
Very well built rugged vehicle. Even the non-trailhawk versions are solid. Quiet ride and is very comfortable too. Plenty of rear seat space for people with longer legs and lots of hip room. I test drive this vehicle in many styles but the 4x4 drive with the V6 or turbo 4 is the best. Don't get scared by the 9 speed trans some make a big deal out of. That general sluggishness was several … years ago and the software updates have improved it 10 fold.
Love the interior layout and that there is NO plastic fantastic pieces making it look cheap. It's nice soft materials all around
2020 Cherokee Highlights
Latitude
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $25,840 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $134/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 25.8 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Cherokee models:
- Uconnect Access
- Automatically connects to 911 in an emergency, tracks the vehicle in case of theft, and sends an email or text alert if the alarm goes off.
- Trailer Sway Control
- Helps mitigate trailer sway by selectively applying the brakes and reducing power to keep the trailer in line with the car.
- Rear Cross Path Detection
- Helps prevent collisions by alerting the driver when a vehicle approaches from the side while the Cherokee is in reverse.
NHTSA Overall Rating
4 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover17.4%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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