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Every day is an opportunity to discover something new. Trail Rated® and equipped with an available 2.0L Turbo engine with up to 31 highway mpg, the 2020 Jeep® Cherokee is your ticket to exhilarating travels.

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Always drive within your ability and experience level and consistent with conditions.

TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED

The Trail Rated® Jeep® Cherokee has proven its exceptional capability under a variety of weather and road conditions. The five key areas of Trail Rated testing are traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation and water fording.

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Always drive within your ability and experience level and consistent with conditions.

Traction 

Traction is key. Available Jeep® Brand 4x4 systems help to ensure the right tire has traction when it’s needed.  
( DisclosureDo not attempt water fording unless depth is known to be less than 20 inches. Traversing water can cause damage that may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty. Always off road responsibly in approved areas.)

Do not attempt water fording unless depth is known to be less than 20 inches. Traversing water can cause damage that may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty. Always off road responsibly in approved areas.

Water Fording 

High air intakes and special water sealing help get you through water obstacles when driving off-road. 
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Always drive within your ability and experience level and consistent with conditions.

Maneuverability  

Exceptional maneuverability allows you to steer around or crawl over obstacles like rocks, logs or tight spots. 
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Always drive within your ability and experience level and consistent with conditions.

Articulation 

Good articulation helps you climb over large obstacles and maintain contact with the terrain. 
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Always drive within your ability and experience level and consistent with conditions.

Ground Clearance 

Pass over off-road obstacles confidently without damaging the underside of your vehicle. 

ALL-WEATHER 4X4 CAPABILITY

The 2020 Jeep® Cherokee is engineered to handle nearly all weather conditions and road surfaces with skill and confidence. Whether you have to power through a snowstorm on your way to work or brave a torrential downpour on a family trip, three available 4x4 systems offer extra capability when you need it most.

Jeep® Active Drive 

Automatically engages four-wheel-drive mode on unpredictable roads and actively monitors slippage. 
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Always drive within your ability and experience level and consistent with conditions.

Jeep® Active Drive Lock  

Featuring a rear locker for additional traction when off-roading and Rock Mode on the Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System. Plus, low range and neutral modes are ideal for low-speed traction and available flat towing behind an RV. Active Drive Lock available only on Trailhawk®. 

EFFICIENCY TO GET YOU THERE

Cherokee offers a choice of three engines—the 2.4L Tigershark® MultiAir® 2 engine, the available 3.2L Pentastar® V6 engine and an available 2.0L Turbo engine for outstanding efficiency and an impressive power boost.

2.0L Turbo Engine 

The available 2.0L Turbo engine provides an impressive 270 horsepower when equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission. 295 pound-feet of torque gives the 2.0L Turbo engine mighty towing capability and a fuel economy rating of up to 31 highway mpg. 

2.4L Tigershark® MultiAir® 2 Engine 

This engine features advanced technologies including dual variable valve timing and a flow-control valve intake manifold. It’s all about efficiency. Mated to the nine-speed automatic transmission, it can get up to 31 highway mpg with a driving range of over 474 highway miles on one tank. 

3.2L Pentastar® V6 Engine 

Equipped with Engine Stop/Start technology, the available 3.2L Pentastar® V6 engine uses a sophisticated control strategy that turns the engine off when the vehicle brakes to a stop, helping with efficiency. This engine offers a Best-In-Class maximum towing of 4,500 pounds and gets up to 29 highway mpg. 

BEST-IN-CLASS 4,500-POUND MAXIMUM TOWING

Strength is in the numbers. When it comes to undeniable towing power, the Jeep® Cherokee impresses with maximum towing of up to 4,500 pounds when equipped with a 3.2L Pentastar® V6 engine.