Fortunately, the crossover still manages to be reasonably efficient on the highway when the engine is in cruising mode. Otherwise, I had no complaints about the comfort of the Cherokee, as the suspension fortunately has very little in common with the one that abuses spines in the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.Īs for fuel consumption, the weather during my wintry early-2020 test drive didn't make it easy for the Cherokee to shine in this department. To be sure, the Cherokee is not a performance model, but no matter, the piece of equipment you put your hands on at all times should be pleasant to grip. As is the case with certain other FCA products, the steering wheel is not the most pleasant to handle. There’s one negative aspect about this SUV that I couldn’t ignore, because I had my hands on it, all the time, when driving it. The 9-speed automatic transmission still suffers from a few irregularities from time to time, but in normal, unrushed driving, the unit does a good job.
It didn’t help that, to my ears, the sound of the turbocharged engine isn't the most melodious in the industry.
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ALTITUDE FULL
Let's just say I never quite felt the full 270 horses of the engine during my accelerations. Unfortunately, I was left wanting more after driving the 2020 Cherokee for a few days. This unit delivering 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque delivers more on paper than the alternative, a 3.2L Pentastar V6 making 271 hp and 239 lb-ft of peak torque. Under the rounded hood of the 2020 Cherokee Altitude I drove sat one of the engines available as an option, the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that was added to the catalogue last year.
To adjust the former, you have to access the climate control menu on the screen. However, I'd still like a return to basics for some of the main controls, like the heated seating and heated steering wheel. Plus, the UConnect system is, we’ve said this before, impressively easy to use on a daily basis. The dashboard may not be the most elegant in the segment, but all controls are easy to use, from the thumbwheel to select the desired driving mode to the headlights on the left side, not to mention the climate control commands.įinally, the 7-inch touchscreen isn't the largest in the industry in 2020, but image clarity more than makes up for it. On the other hand, the space in both rows of seats is in line with the better entrants in the category the same goes for the cargo space in back. Let's just say they're not worthy of an SUV that costs close to $50,000 with taxes! While most of the Cherokee's interior materials are of good quality, notwithstanding a few cheap plastics here and there, it's the cloth upholstery that leaves a little to be desired. It's indeed very dark inside this crossover, but hey, you can't criticize this colour scheme, which is admittedly easier to maintain, especially when snow and slush get in the way. That may be part of the explanation for the model’s difficulties in its segment: the asking price!Īs is often the case with more accessible trims, the color of choice inside the Jeep Cherokee is black. So above and beyond the starting price of $36,745 for the Altitude, you can treat yourself to a richly equipped Cherokee. Note that the price includes $1,895 for shipping and $100 federal A/C tax. In fact, it costs $46,505 to acquire the 2020 Cherokee Altitude you see here. If you own an all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL) or are a fan, be sure to visit our website for everything surrounding the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee.The Altitude version I drove for a week is found in the “bottom” third of the Cherokee lineup, which includes no fewer than eight different variants (Sport, North, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk, High Altitude, Trailhawk Elite and Overland), and yet the price exacted to sit behind the wheel of the model is quite high. The High Altitude package adds premium 21-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels, Gloss Black accents and badges, roof rails, and a unique seven-slot grille to the already well-appointed Summit and Summit Reserve models.įor more information, you can contact your local Jeep dealership for order details. It will also be available in Canada for the MSRP of $1,795 on both Summit and Summit Reserve. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $1,495 on Summit and $995 on Summit Reserve. Rocky Mountain Pearl / Black Clear-Coat.Hydro Blue / Black Clear-Coat (Late Availability).Baltic Gray Metallic / Black Clear-Coat.
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