Key strengths: Plenty of power off road and on
Areas for improvement: Road noise considerable at high speeds
So far so good in every aspect, though I miss the 1997 Wrangler I traded in. We've got a baby girl now, and my 4-door Cherokee makes a better "family car."
Off-road performance not quite as good as the Wrangler, but still constantly amazes me.
Overall handling more SUV-like, less nimble than Wrangler. Very stable driving experience at 90 MPH on the freeway or 40 mph on bumpy dirt roads.
The 4.0 liter engine provides plenty of power off road and on. Perky acceleration.
Cargo space less than perfect, though I did sleep in the back once. I'm 5'6", and could stretch out diagonally - with the back seat down, of course.
Road noise considerable at high speeds.
You don't realize how many Cherokees are out there until you buy one. Still, the classic styling looks more rugged than most small SUVs. The running costs for Jeep Cherokee 4.6-cylinder Automatic are normal
Safety: 74
Equipment: 73
Reliability: 69
Driving: 78
Comfort: 64
Design: 73