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You have to understand the difference between a Jeep Cherokee and a normal compact SUV. Unlike the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 and even its Compass stable cars, Cherokee's commitment to providing unparalleled off-road capability, not to mention usable V6 engines and excellent traction capacity, is undoubtedly attractive.

Alas, "attraction" is not the Cherokee we described when we made our debut in the 2014 model year. In addition to the polarized front end, its internal storage options are missing, and the basic 2.4-liter engine does not seem to match the nine-speed automatic transmission. Jeep solved most of the Cherokee's problems in 2019 with a new optional turbocharged 2.0L engine with a smoother design and more internal storage space.

Four, six or four.

The new 270 horsepower, turbocharged 2.0 liter in-line four-cylinder engine is at Cherokee level, which may seem strange. The price is $500higher than the 3.2L V6 engine and $1745, while the 2.0L engine is 1 horsepower lower. What's going on?

At 295 lb-ft, 2.0 liters provide more torque. Not only is it 56 pounds-feet higher than the V6, but its peak torque reaches a lower engine speed (3000 rpm, compared with 4400 rpm for the V6). The advantage of torque makes the 2.0-liter Cherokee feel stronger when absorbing gas. In addition, the final transmission ratio used by the powertrain is 3.73 to 1, which is shorter than both V6 options. This combination makes the overall acceleration faster, and off-road people will get extra torque and an excellent crawl ratio of 51.4 to 1 from the optional low-speed range.

Although the new 2018-liter herder is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and Jeep's new lightweight hybrid eTorque system, for the Cherokee, the engine is equipped with the same nine-speed automatic transmission as the basic four-cylinder and V6. Engine. Although we found that the basic engine was a 9-speed overdrive, the 2.0-liter extra feature smoothed the rough patch. In addition to the slightly annoying hiss behind the strong acceleration, the 2.0 liter feel is just right for the Cherokee.

Fine comb tooth

Can be equipped with a 2.0L Jeep powertrain, from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive to low-speed all-wheel drive. The latter can be further upgraded through the differential after mechanical locking. The all-wheel drive system, which Jeep calls Active Drive I, like many compact SUV systems, transfers power to the rear wheels only when the system requires extra traction.

Jeep says the update to the all-wheel drive system has reduced its weight and fuel consumption. A 50-pound diet combined with improved engine downtime means that no matter what engine is under the hood, the Cherokee should have better fuel economy in 2019. Official figures have not yet been released, but depending on the powertrain configuration, you can safely expect 2.0 liters to reach the current 21-24 mpg V6 rating. In addition, considering that 2.0 liter turbocharging will not cause lack of high-altitude air.

With a $500 difference between alternative engines, you may wonder why someone chose the V6. Well, it still has a traction capacity of 4500 pounds, which is 500 pounds higher than the rated weight of 2.0L. With the exception of any other compact SUV, the optional neutral setting in the low-end series means you can drag the Cherokee behind the RV, regardless of the engine.

In and out

With the new engine getting all the attention, you may miss out on soft design. The most striking change is from last year's narrow and high halogen headlamps to large light-emitting diode lamps such as the Grand Cherokee and compass. The hood and lift doors are now made of lighter materials, although there is no significant change in external size or clearance.

At the back, the license plate is now on the lift door, not on the rear bumper, and you can slide your foot under it to release the lift door. The enlarged side bag and repositioned lift latch help lift the reworked cargo hold to 25.8 cubic feet behind the second row. That number still lags behind many compact SUV spaces, but at least for now you can put one or two golf bags without having to discard the folding 60Unix 40 split rear seat. With the rear seats folded at 54.9 cubic feet, there is still enough space to meet the needs of most families.

Sitting in the front seat, you will find new interiors, such as satin chrome plating and piano black decoration. More importantly, the new cubicle in front of the shifter can hold one or two mobile phones, close to USB ports and 115V power outlets. We appreciate this smart upgrade because the brand's latest version of Uconnect information system provides Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support for all models.

Pay for it.

Part of our drive includes a guide path along the Trailhawk dirt road in Cherokee. With the introduction of low-speed and low-speed cruise control systems, the 2.0-liter engine stalled as Cherokee confidently climbed over obstacles, damaging the bumpers and side skirts of other compact SUVs.

Although it doesn't have as much storage or seating space as some SUV on stage, Cherokee has always been known for its off-road and snow skills. In 2019, Jeep Cherokee added new, more powerful and more efficient engines, more mature designs and useful internal updates, all of which were more valuable than their nearest competitors.

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