2023 Jeep Cherokee Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Jeep’s moves toward electrification raise questions about some of its models’ futures, including the Cherokee. Though the automaker announced that it would close the Belvedere, IL, factory where the SUV is built, the compact SUV will remain in production at other locations.
What’s New for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee
Changes to the Jeep Cherokee for 2023 center around the trim offerings. Jeep cuts the lineup to just two trims, Altitude Lux and Trailhawk.
Design
The 2023 Cherokee does a decent impression of the previous-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, but its smaller proportions can look awkward with the faux-muscular styling. The good news is that Jeep did away with the entry-level trims, so the higher-level Cherokee variants on sale feature nicer exterior accents, larger wheels, and tasteful chrome. The SUV comes standard with 17-inch gloss-black wheels.
Powertrain
The 2023 Cherokee Altitude Lux comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine making 180 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. The Trailhawk gets a turbocharged inline-four making 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. A nine-speed automatic comes with both engines, and all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard. The Trailhawk trim also adds a two-speed transfer case, off-road suspension, and an active-locking differential.
Interior
Jeep equips leather upholstery as standard for the 2023 Cherokee, but buyers can upgrade with unique cloth or Nappa leather in the top Trailhawk model. Heated seats are also standard, and an eight-way power driver’s seat comes by default. The Jeep Cherokee offers a more spacious interior than most rivals do, but it’s a dark and cavernous cabin that doesn’t feel as roomy as it reads on paper. Cargo space isn’t as generous as some of the competition’s, and small-item storage isn’t as plentiful or as conveniently located as it is in other SUVs in the class.
Technology
An 8.4-inch touchscreen comes standard, running Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Jeep parent company Stellantis’s UConnect interface is one of the best out there, with intuitive navigation, easy-to-read menus, and colorful displays. The Cherokee also gets SiriusXM services, which include traffic, weather, and radio stations. An Alpine stereo is available, and buyers can upgrade to a display with navigation.
Safety
Jeep equips the Cherokee with a long list of standard safety equipment, including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, forward collision warnings, hill-start assist, lane-departure warnings, a parking-assistance system, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.
Though it’s well-equipped, the Cherokee missed out on a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It earned “Good” scores in all crash test categories, but the model was let down by its headlights, which earned “Acceptable” or “Marginal” scores, depending on the trim. The upside is that the SUV earned a “Good+” score for car seat LATCH system ease of use, the highest available rating.
Pricing
As of this writing, pricing for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee starts at $39,290. Buyers have a few upgrade options, including the $3,195 Lux Elite package for the base trim that includes a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, an upgraded Alpine stereo, a hands-free power lift gate, and ventilated front seats.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: passenger side · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.73 · Transfer Case: electronic
Engine
Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: 700 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: SiriusXM Guardian · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: vinyl · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: black · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 8.4 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: contrast stitching · Upholstery accents: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: SiriusXM Guardian · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer