I get somewhere between 25 to 30 mpg and drive it daily. The performance is good at best. Driving it sometimes it will jerk like the transmission is slipping gears but only does this occasionally but no issues was found in the transmission. Interior has leather seats with heated drivers side and passenger side seats. It has a push button start that now has a glitch communicating with the key fob ... Read more

2017 Jeep Cherokee Review

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee is not just all about the show. It always stands out when compared to any other average crossovers like Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, and Volkswagen Tiguan for its well-organized cabin and its comfy ride.

Attention Off-Roaders!! Are you looking for an SUV with a blend that satisfies both your family needs and your off-roading spirits? The 2017 Jeep Cherokee might just fit into your category with ease. At a base price of $23,695, the 2017 Cherokee comes with two types of engines. The base model comes with a sluggish 2.4L four-cylinder engine ideal for a drive in the city. The second option is the powerful 3.2L V6 engine available at a tad higher price. Both of them come with 9 automatic transmissions and an optional All-Wheel-Drive.

Pricing and Features
6.0/10

Available at a base price of $23,695, the 2017 Cherokee is available in 6 trims. The basic trims are provided with a 2.4L 4 cylinder engine, which is a bit sluggish and noisy when compared to the higher models which have a V6 engine. All the trims are available with a standard all-wheel-drive option with 9-speed automatic transmission. Apart from that, all the trims are equipped with a UConnect Infotainment system and SelecTerrain systems for the best driving experience. The UConnect system comes with an 8.4 touch screen with organized menus and quick responses. The SelecTerrain helps the commuters to get a comfortable experience on every road.

Trim	Altitude	Sport	75th Anniversary	Limited	Trailhawk	Overland
MSRP (FWD)	$23,695	$23,695	$25,645	$29,495	NA	$34,895
MSRP (AWD)	$26,990	$25,695	$27,645	$31,495	$31,195	$37,695
Key Features	17-inch steel wheels	All the features of the Cherokee Altitude	Alloy wheels	Plus 18-inch alloy wheels	advanced four-wheel-drive system (Active Drive II)	18-inch wheels
	LED running lights and taillights	Anti-theft alarm system	Roof rails	Remote ignition	Increased ground clearance	Rear parking sensors
	Remote keyless entry	Bluetooth	Fog lights	A wiper deicer	off-road-oriented suspension tuning	Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path alert
	A tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel	USB charge-only port	Automatic xenon headlights	Upgraded power-folding side mirrors (with heating	a locking rear differential	A power liftgate, unique body-color exterior trim
	Cruise control	Six-speaker audio system with a 5-inch touchscreen interface	A rearview camera	Keyless entry and ignition	hill ascent and descent control	driver memory functions
	height-adjustable front seats	Auxiliary audio input and an SD card reader.	Body-colored door handles and mirrors	Leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel	skid plates	a leather-wrapped instrument panel
	Sliding and reclining rear seats with 60/40-split folding seatbacks		Tinted glass	Dual-zone automatic climate control	tow hooks	wood steering-wheel inserts
			LED interior lighting	An eight-way power driver seat (with four-way power lumbar)	unique exterior trim, cloth, and leather upholstery	upgraded leather upholstery ventilated front seats
			Upgraded cloth upholstery		A larger driver information display with color graphics	A nine-speaker audio system with a subwoofer

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The Sports or the 75th anniversary trim are the two great, feature-rich options to opt for in the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. These fall in a good price range and offer extra features compared to the lower trims and are low on price compared to the higher ones. But if you want more power at demand, the V-6 engine producing more power and torque is only available in the top-end Overland trim, which is significantly more expensive.

Engine and Performance
7.7/10

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee is a 5 seater SUV available in two types of engines. The base models are equipped with the 2.4L 4 cylinder engine that is good for 184hp and 171lb.-ft of torque. Although this engine is a bit sluggish and noisy at times, it is an ideal city ride for daily commuters. It is also available with a 3.2L V6 engine in the higher models for a smooth and power-driven experience on all terrains and can churn out 271hp of power and 239lb.-ft of torque.

All the trims are equipped, except the Trailhawk, are equipped with a standard all-Wheel-Drive and an optional front-Wheel-Drive system with 9-speed automatic transmission. The Trailhawk has only one driving option i.e., the all-wheel-drive, but is one of the topmost performers amongst the series. The towing capacity of 4,500lbs is one of the prominent capabilities of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. This sets up a very high parameter for its competitors. So now if you are planning camping or visiting the beach for water sports over the weekends, you can easily hook up your Jeep to your trailer or camper.

Models	Jeep Cherokee	Mazda CX-5	Honda CR-V	Volkswagen Tiguan
MSRP	$23,695	$24,045	$24,045	$24,995
Engine	2.4L 4 cyl	2.5L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder	2.4L I-4 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC	2.0L TSI DOHC Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
Transmission	9-speed Automatic	6-speed automatic	CVT automatic	6-speed automatic
Horsepower	184 hp @ 6400 rpm	187 hp @ 6000 rpm	184 hp @ 6400 rpm	200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque	171 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm	185 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm	180 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm	207 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Towing Capacity (lbs.)	4500	2000	1500	2200

The 2017 Honda CR-V manages almost similar power and torque outputs of 184hp and 180lb.-ft of torque and comes mated to a CVT transmission system. Both the Mazda CX-5 and Volkswagen Tiguan come mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Tiguan offers the highest power and torque output in the segment of 200hp of power and 207lb.-ft of torque through its turbocharged engine.

How fast is the Jeep Cherokee?

The 4 cylinder engine of the base model takes time to pull the heavy body forward. This is the reason that the base model of the Cherokee has sluggish acceleration. The Jeep Cherokee takes 9.3 seconds to sprint from 0-60mph and 17 seconds to cross the quarter-mile, which is on the slower side of the spectrum if not the slowest among the competition.

Though the base model is not on par with its competitors in terms of acceleration, the higher models with the V6 engine are capable of providing it with very high and smooth acceleration.

Model	Jeep Cherokee	Mazda CX-5	Honda CR-V	Volkswagen Tiguan
0-60 MPH	9.3 sec	7.7sec	8.0 sec	8.3 sec
Quarter mile	17.0 sec	16.0 sec	16.3 sec	16.3 sec
Engine	2.4L	2.5L	2.4L	2.0L

The Mazda CX-5 is the fastest among the competition reaching 60mph in 7.7 seconds and crossing the quarter-mile in 16 seconds followed by the CR-V that takes 8 seconds to reach 60mph. The Tiguan takes 8.3 seconds to achieve the same feat while both the Tiguan and the CR-V take 16.3 seconds to cross the quarter-mile mark.

How well does the Jeep Cherokee Ride and Handle?

The 2017 Cherokee comes with a Selec-Terrain system which operates on different modes such as Auto, Sport, Sand/Mud, and Snow depending on the terrain. This uses the brakes, traction and stability control, and engine management to get an optimal grip on the vehicle on all types of roads. Apart from that, the relatively firm suspension controls the body roll in each corner without compromising the quality ride.

How efficient are the brakes in the Jeep Cherokee?

The braking system of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee is quite rigid. It has a 13.0-inch front brake disc and an 11 inch rear brake disc. These help the driver to smoothly bring the vehicle to halt ease even in emergencies. The 2017 Jeep Cherokee stops from 60mph in a distance of 118 ft, which is an above-average braking distance in the segment.

Model	Jeep Cherokee	Mazda CX-5	Honda CR-V	Volkswagen Tiguan
Brake Front (in.)	13.0	11.7	11.1	12.3
Brake Rear (in.)	11.0	11.9	10.2	11.1
Curb Weight (lbs.)	3655	3527	3307	3448
60-0 MPH (ft.)	118	126	117	N/A

The Honda CR-V has the best braking distance of 117 ft, followed by the Jeep which stops at 118 ft, and the Mazda which takes a significantly more distance of 126 ft. to stop from 60mph. The Cherokee is the heaviest among the competition, weighing in at 3,655 lbs, followed by the Mazda with a curb weight of 3,655 lbs and the Tiguan weighing 3,448 lbs, while the CR-V is the lightest weighing just 3307 lbs which is a significant advantage over the others.

Fuel Economy
6.3/10

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee has a subpar fuel economy. It gives an average mileage of 25 MPG, i.e., 21MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway. This becomes a reason to reconsider this SUV for many customers. The 2017 Cherokee gets a fuel tank of 15.8 gallons, providing a range of 331 miles in the city, 474 on the highway, and a combined range of 395 miles.

Model	Jeep Cherokee	Mazda CX-5	Honda CR-V	Volkswagen Tiguan
MPG (city)	21	24	26	20
MPG (highway)	30	31	32	24
MPG (combined)	25	27	28	22
Fuel Capacity (gallons)	15.8	15.3	14	16.9
Range (City/Highway/Combined)	331/474/395	367/474/413	364/448/392	338/405/371

When compared to its competitors, the Cherokee offers a little less fuel economy, but it is still better than the Volkswagen Tiguan which has an average of 22MPG. The Honda delivers the best-combined fuel economy of 28 mpg, followed by the Mazda with a combined efficiency of 27 mpg. The Jeep comes in at third place and the Tiguan at last. The Tiguan has the largest fuel capacity of the bunch, which is 16.9 gallons, followed by the Jeep with a 15.8-gallon fuel tank, while the Mazda and the CR-V get 15.3 and 14 gallons of fuel capacities.

Interior
8.2/10

The interiors of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee come out from the line of award-winning interiors. This 5 seater has a spacious and stylish cockpit. Its seats are made adjustable up to 6 modes that make the commuters feel comfortable on every road. Also, the spacious foot space and a fair headroom add extra comfort to the ride. The Jeep Cherokee offers great second-row space according to the segment standard.

While space is not an issue, its quality and comfort also remain unparalleled. There is a hint of a dual-tone setup and the cabin design in itself is vaunts a clutter-free design and looks appealing. As one moves up the trim ladder, quality continues to improve. The only visible drawback in an otherwise inch-perfect cabin seems to be the absence of storage space to hold passenger objects and items.

Model	Jeep Cherokee	Mazda CX-5	Honda CR-V	Volkswagen Tiguan
Passenger capacity	5	5	5	5
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	39.4/57.6/41.1	39.7/57.1/41.0	40.1/57.9/41.3	39.1/56.2/40.1
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	38.5/NA/40.3	39.0/54.8/39.6	39.2/55.6/40.4	39.0/55.0/35.8

The front row interior cabin space is around in the same ballpark for all of the competition with minor differences. When it comes to space in the second row, the Honda and the Jeep offer the best legroom of 40.4 and 40.3 inches, respectively, while the Mazda has 39.6 inches, whereas the Tiguan is the least spacious in the second row, providing just 35.8 inches of legroom. Major interior features include-

Stylish DashBoard
Intelligent seat adjustability according to diving modes
60/40 Split-Folding Reclining Rear Seats
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control

Infotainment System

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a UConnect infotainment system. It has been rated amongst the top infotainment systems in the world. It comes along with an 8.4-inch touch screen with well-organized menus and quick responses. Apart from that, it also has many features such as voice command controls, satellite navigation, and steering wheel controls.

For audio, the Cherokee is equipped with a 9-speaker sound system from Alpine with an 8-inch subwoofer. For lower trims, the Cherokee gets a 6-speaker audio system and a 5-inch touchscreen infotainment unit. Few key features include-

8.4-inch UConnect touchscreen Infotainment system
Alpine Premium Audio System
SiriusXM
WiFi Hotspot
Siri Eyes Free

Cargo volume

Though the Cherokee offers a spacious cockpit, it lags in terms of cargo space. Despite this, the Cherokee manages to maintain a dominating position over its competitors. Its cargo capacity of 24.6 cubic feet is ample to fit luggage for the weekend getaway. With the rear seats folded the trunk volume further increases to 54.9 cubic feet.

Model	Jeep Cherokee	Mazda CX-5	Honda CR-V	Volkswagen Tiguan
Cargo Capacity (Cu-Ft)	24.6	30.9	39.2	23.8

The Honda CR-V has the best cargo capacity of 39.2 cu-ft, followed by the Jeep with 36.3 cu-ft of cargo capacity. The 2017 Mazda CX-5 provides a cargo capacity of 30.9 cu-ft, while the Volkswagen Tiguan has the least and most disappointing cargo capacity of just 23.8 cu-ft, which is significantly lower than even the second lowest one in the segment.

Exterior
7.8/10

When it comes to the looks, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee stands out for its non-aggressive look amongst other Jeep SUV models. Its steeper hood and narrowly curved headlights make it look much of a practical SUV than an aggressive beast. Although the seven-slot grille in the front represents the Jeep inside it.

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee stretches to 182 inches in length, 73.2 inches in width, and 65.7 inches in height. These dimensions make it look like a Highlander SUV. These extruding dimensions along with impressive ground clearance are what make it a better off-roading companion.

Model	Jeep Cherokee	Mazda CX-5	Honda CR-V	Volkswagen Tiguan
Curb weight (lbs.)	3665	3527	3307	3448
Length(in)	182.0	179.1	180.6	174.5
Width(in)	73.2	72.5	73.0	71.2
Height(in)	65.7	65.3	66.1	67.1
Ground clearance (in)	8.6	7.6	7.8	6.9
Wheelbase (in)	106.3	106.3	104.7	102.5
Track width (in) F/R	62.2/61.9	62.8/62.8	63.0/63.7	61.8/61.9

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee is the heaviest one in the competition, followed by the Mazda and the VW Tiguan, which makes the CR-V the lightest of the bunch. The Jeep is also the widest and the longest and has the longest wheelbase. The Cherokee also has the most ground clearance of 8.6 inches, followed by the CR-V with 7.8 inches and the Mazda with 7.6 inches while the Tiguan has the lowest clearance of 6.9 inches.

Some of the notable exterior features include:

Rear Spoiler
Dual Moonroof (available with the higher trims)
Alloy Wheels
Trailer Tow Group Package
17/18-inch All-season tires

Safety
8.7/10

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with some of the best safety features in the industry. The features that are going to keep you safe during your ride include 10 standard airbags along with 4-wheel ABS with EBD. Electronic Stability Control and Driveline Traction Control are also among the safety features incorporated in the Jeep Cherokee. Other advanced safety features in the 2017 Cherokee include LaneSense - Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind-Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection. The 2017 Jeep Cherokee gets an overall 4-Star rating from NHTSA and a ‘Good’ rating in almost all criteria from IIHS ensuring that it’s a really safe car. Major safety features include-

10 Standard Airbags
Smart Brake Support Forward Collision and Rear Cross Traffic Alert Rear Collision
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Back-Up Camera
Blind Spot Monitoring Blind Spot Sensor
Emergency SOS
LaneSense - Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
Blind-Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection

Competition
8.0/10

Jeep Cherokee vs Mazda CX-5

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee is no competition to Mazda CX-5 in terms of performance and acceleration. Even the fuel economy and cargo space are comparatively low. However, when it comes to braking and handling, the Cherokee has an upper hand due to its easy adjustability to diverse terrains. On the other hand, its towing capacity is better than that of the Mazda CX-5. Though the cargo space is less, the spacious interior seating can be considered an added advantage.

Jeep Cherokee vs Honda CV-R

The Honda CR-V has superior acceleration and fuel economy when compared to the Cherokee. It also has a much spacious interior and cargo space. However, both of them stand on par when it comes to their engines' power and braking. The only advantage that the Cherokee has over CV-R is the towing capacity.

Jeep Cherokee vs Volkswagen Tiguan

The only advantage that the Tiguan has over the Cherokee is its powerful engine and acceleration. The Cherokee is more fuel-efficient and easily handled when compared to the Volkswagen Tiguan. Also, it has more towing capacity. However, the interior and cargo space are on par with each other.

Final Verdict

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee is a compact crossover with the perfect qualities required for off-roading. However, it is only advantageous if you prefer to choose the higher trims with the V6 engine to get higher power-driven performance. However, if you want to buy an SUV for a day-to-day drive in the city, you settle for the base models with the 4 cylinder engine. Its interior quality is suggestive of the brand's idea of sophistication and refinement and is the perfect example of how ergonomic cabins should like. Its feature-loaded infotainment and safety systems add abundantly to its value. However, the competitors like Honda CR-V do provide a premium feel at the same price tag. We suggest you first take a look at its competitors in the class also, as there are better options available.

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Great at first then the issues come

ProsAuto unlock when you grab the door handle, Audio system

Cons Constant electrical issues, Feeling that the transmission is slipping on acceleration sometimes

2017 Jeep Cherokee Review

Pricing and Features6.0/10

Engine and Performance7.7/10

How fast is the Jeep Cherokee?

How well does the Jeep Cherokee Ride and Handle?

How efficient are the brakes in the Jeep Cherokee?

Fuel Economy6.3/10

Interior8.2/10

Infotainment System

Cargo volume

Exterior7.8/10

Safety8.7/10

Competition8.0/10

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Final Verdict

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Pros
Auto unlock when you grab the door handle, Audio system

Cons
Constant electrical issues, Feeling that the transmission is slipping on acceleration sometimes

Pricing and Features
6.0/10

Engine and Performance
7.7/10

Fuel Economy
6.3/10

Interior
8.2/10

Exterior
7.8/10

Safety
8.7/10

Competition
8.0/10