Which jeep cherokee should i buy

And a real, two-door, cruise-the-boonies Jeep Wrangler, the two-door Rubicon version equipped with a rugged-looking seven-slot grill and even more importantly, a winch.

As with many Jeep aficionados, I feel a certain condescension and maybe even outright snobbery towards some of the other products that grace the modern Jeep family. Do we really have to hammer home the fact that the Jeep Renegade is a Fiat X clone built in Italy? Well, big surprise: one of these faux-by-fauxes actually won me over.

The other one? The Compass, in its second generation since model-year , is a subcompact SUV that offers only one engine: a four-cylinder 2. Otherwise, the base front-wheel version and who would want a front-wheel-drive Jeep?!? Whatever version you choose, though, here are our three reasons to buy the new Jeep Compass. Yes, the Compass is available in base Sport trim with a front-wheel-drive-only system.

Combined with an increased ride height of almost an inch, plus skid plates, aggressive off-road tires, and the ability to deal with up to 19 inches of water fording, the Compass can even be Trail-Rated. While it may not compare with the top featured by the Wrangler Rubicon, this petit boeuf is unique in the category, which is nothing less than what we expect from a Jeep.

Its design — one of the good Jeep ones. Was it because our tester was the rough-and-ready Trailhawk, sporting an exclusive Sting Grey paint, black roof, black hood decal, and those sexy red towing hooks? But between the froggy-looking Renegade, the characterless Cherokee, and the awkward Gladiator, the Compass is one of the most appealing designs in the Jeep family. That continues into the interior as well, where the Trailhawk features a clean-looking cockpit with red dash and door accents.

That red is repeated in the stitching of the comfortable, nicely-combined mesh and simulated-leather seats. The UConnect infotainment system. Besides the start-stop button, the dual-zone climate control, and — big novelty for ! Especially sad is the fact that active driving aids, such as blind-spot monitoring, rear park assist and rear cross-path detection, are only available on high-end versions. This package includes an almost prodigal quantity of assistance, such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with active braking, and lane-keeping assist.

Boss, if you want to cut my pay in half for this story, so be it. The V6 engine can tow more but the inline-four engine options can be had cheaper. Arun Singh Pundir has been a longtime media crackerjack and worked most of his life in sales and marketing. In , he officially flipped and switched sides to the editorial. He lives with his wife, two rascally sons and is a car and motorcycle nut in his free time. Not that he has too much free time. He currently writes news, features, and listicles for HotCars on anything that has any number or kind of wheels.

He is also penning pop culture, lifestyle and all things rich for TheRichest. His dream is to drive around the world; even if it takes more than eighty days. Via TheFaricyBoys. Share Share Tweet Email. Arun Singh Pundir Articles Published. It also returned just 23 mpg overall. Handling is cumbersome, but the car remains under control when pushed. The ride is stiff, and the coarse engine noise mars an otherwise quiet cabin.

The rear seat is roomy, and controls are intuitive with the optional larger infotainment screen. Limited trims can be fitted with high-end amenities. The Trailhawk features off-road motifs mostly for looks.

Road Test. Predicted Reliability. Predicted Owner Satisfaction. If you have your heart set on one, get the 3.

The 2. The nine-speed automatic is not all that responsive or refined. Handling is competent, but short on agility and the ride is jittery. In Cherokee's favor, it's a quiet SUV with a comfortable backseat and a state-of-the-art infotainment system.