Jeep Cherokee 2018–2021 car dimensions: 4645 mm long, 1904 mm wide and 1723 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,928 kg. Braked towing is 2,041 kg.
The Trailhawk cabin has an 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen as standard. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Cruise control is standard. A reversing camera is standard. Rear parking sensors and blind-spot warning with rear cross-path detection are standard. Automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist come in the Technology Group on some grades. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto arrived as standard from the 2019 model year.
Boot space measures 697 litres with rear seats up and 1555 litres with seats folded. The 60/40 split rear seats slide and recline. A full-size spare sits under the floor on Trailhawk models.
Braked towing reaches 2041 kg with the 3.2-litre V6 and Trailer Tow Group. Base rating without the package is 907 kg. Unbraked towing is 450 kg. Payload is 454 kg.
The Trailhawk has raised off-road suspension with skid plates as standard. Heavy-duty cooling comes with the Trailer Tow Group for work or trailer use.
The Trailhawk cabin pairs cloth inserts with leather bolsters and red stitching for a rugged look. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. An 8-way power driver seat with lumbar is included. Heated front seats, heated steering wheel, ventilated seats and a dual-pane panoramic roof are available. Space feels open with solid legroom for five.
2.4L engine rated 19 city / 25 hwy mpg
Optional 3.2L V6 available
NHTSA overall 4-star crash rating
IIHS Good in most tests, Marginal in driver small-overlap front
Standard blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and parking sensors
10 airbags plus backup camera standard
The base 2.4L four-cylinder with 9-speed automatic returns 19 city and 25 highway mpg on Trailhawk 4x4 models. An optional 3.2L V6 is offered for more power.
Standard safety includes electronic stability control, traction control, 10 airbags, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors and a backup camera. A Technology Group adds forward collision warning with mitigation, adaptive cruise, lane departure warning and automatic parking.
NHTSA gives the 2018 Cherokee a 4-star overall rating. IIHS rates it Good in most crash tests but Marginal for the driver-side small-overlap front test. Front crash prevention earns a Superior score when equipped.
Length 4645 mm, Width 1904 mm, Height 1723 mm, Wheelbase 2720 mm (Cherokee 2018–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2021 Jeep Cherokee Specifications PDF, brochures and CarExpert.