2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2018 Jeep Cherokee | What’s the Difference?

In-Depth Comparison: 2019 Jeep Cherokee vs 2018 Jeep Cherokee

Style

The most noticeable difference between the 2019 Jeep Cherokee and the 2018 Cherokee is the exterior design. The athletic-looking front end on the 2018 Cherokee received mixed reviews from Jeep enthusiasts due to its bug eye style headlights and sharp protruding grill. The 2019 Cherokee features an all-new redesigned front-end fascia, rectangular-shaped standard-equipped LED headlights and Jeep’s distinctive seven-slot grill reverting to a more conventional vertical profile. The bulkier bubble-shaped back-end and lift gate on the 2018 Cherokee have been updated and streamlined for a more aggressive look that also increases overall cargo room up to 55 cubic feet.

Performance

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee line sees the addition of the sporty turbo-charged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that pumps out 270 horsepower and an impressive 295 lbs-ft of torque. Both the 2018 and 2019 Cherokee offer a base 2.4-liter 4-cylinder motor that produces 180 horsepower and 170 lbs-ft of torque with up to 21/30 city/highway fuel efficiency. The 3.2-liter V6 engine available in the 2019 as well as the 2018 Cherokee, churns out 271 horsepower 239 lbs-ft of torque and delivers up to 4500 lbs of towing capability.

The Cherokee line’s rugged off-road performance is what has separated it from its long list of competitors for more than 40 years. Both the 2018 and 2019 Cherokee honor their pedigree of off-road excellence with the Trailhawk trim, built specifically to take on extreme terrain. The Trailhawk model provides additional ground clearance as well as electrical and mechanical systems sealing which allows the Cherokee to ford up 19 inches of water. With an impressive 52.1:1 crawl rate of pure traction and a high precision 38.1 turning ratio, the Trailhawk expands the realm of possibilities for adventure available to the Jeep Cherokee.

Innovation

Perhaps the most striking difference between the 2019 and 2018 Jeep Cherokees is also the least apparent at first glance. By incorporating the latest in advanced alloys and plastics as well as shedding volume from the back end and lift gate, the 2019 Cherokee weighed in 150 lbs lighter than its predecessor, translating to an increase in overall performance and fuel efficiency.

Both the 2018 and 2019 Jeep Cherokee feature a plethora of available premium features like state-of-the-art driver assist and collision protection technologies, a power lift gate and leather-trim, accentuated by an elegant interior cockpit. The 2019 Cherokee now comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 7-inch touchscreen Uconnect infotainment system (upgradeable to 8.4-inch) and a rear-view camera backup system, which were considered upgrades for the 2018 Cherokee.

With its combination of comfort, practicality and performance, it is no wonder the Jeep Cherokee line has been one of the best-selling vehicles in the ultra-competitive compact SUV class for more than four decades. Come on down or contact us today for more information or to test-drive a new Jeep Cherokee today.

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All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.