Review and specifications

2026 Jeep Cherokee

The 2026 Cherokee is Jeep's first non-plug-in hybrid vehicle, offering an impressive manufacturer-estimated 37 mpg in combined fuel economy and the ability to go over 500 miles on one tank of fuel. A clever rear-axle disconnect in its standard four-wheel-drive system, which only powers the rear wheels if needed, helps the Cherokee stay frugal with its fuel consumption. A 210-horsepower, 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain with an electronic continuously variable transmission is standard on all models. Design-wise, it's a return to boxy form for the two-row SUV, which grows in all directions to feature 30 percent more cargo space than the previous generation. Jeep calls it a midsized rather than a compact SUV. Inside is a large 12.3-inch infotainment screen and 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, along with an infotainment system capable of downloading over-the-air updates.

Market value

$34,475

Fuel

Hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Seats

5