2021 Jeep Cherokee Model Review - Richardson, TX

What's New For the 2021 Jeep Cherokee?

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee comes with notable updates for 2021. This year, a new, more luxurious trim was added to the lineup called the Latitude Lux. This trim adds on more luxury amenities such as leather upholstery. An 80th anniversary trim is also available with special design elements. The Jeep Cherokee brings consumers more value in 2021 with more standard conveniences reaching all trims. There is more standard safety technology on the 2021 Jeep Cherokee as well. You have a choice of engines for precise performance and handling with the Jeep Cherokee in 2021. It also produces a smooth ride with an adaptive suspension system, and most trims feature its signature infotainment system with Jeep's Uconnect infotainment technology.

2021 Cherokee Trims and Features

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee lineup has five trims to choose between. The first trim is the Limited. The Limited has 17-inch alloy wheels to start, but you have a range of wheel choices on the higher-end trims. The exterior also gets roof rails and rain-sensing wipers. With the entry-level touchscreen, you'll get smartphone pairing with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The base sound system has six speakers, while a premium nine-speaker audio system is added to the higher-level trims.

The second trim is the Latitude Plus, which gets fog lights to distinguish its exterior. The interior upgrades include heated front seats and a heated plush leather steering wheel. The driver's seat is power-adjustable for precise comfort, while successive trims also have a power-adjustable passenger's seat. Satellite radio and USB ports in the back are added as well. The Latitude Lux has those amenities plus leather upholstery and a power-operated passenger's seat. The Limited, which tops the line, is still the most luxurious Cherokee with 18-inch wheels, a power liftgate, an auto-dimming mirror, a panoramic sunroof, and a higher-end infotainment display. Orange and black styling accents are available through the 80th-anniversary package.

2021 Jeep Cherokee Horsepower

The base engine for the 2021 Jeep Cherokee is the same as in 2020, a 2.4L four-cylinder gasoline engine. This engine's power capacity is 180 HP. It delivers 171 LB-FT of torque as well. The base engine is paired to a multi-terrain select system and an automatic transmission. The Latitude Lux has an upgraded 3.2L V6 engine. This engine, which also uses gasoline, reaches a power output of 271 HP. The Lux is also available with a turbocharged 2.0L engine with a power capacity of 270 HP and a peak torque output of 295 LB-FT.

Jeep Cherokee Safety

Forward collision avoidance, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keep assistance are standard safety features on the 2021 Jeep Cherokee. Rear automatic braking is added to the higher-end trims. The Limited trim comes equipped with adaptive cruise control, which can be added to the lower-level trims through a safety package or a standalone upgrade option. A trailer hitch and additional trailer safety amenities are available as a package.