Jeep2014-present Cherokee Overview

Jeep Cherokee Overview (2014 - present)

KL

Tech Specs Summary


116 - 128 mph

8.1 - 12.0 seconds

138 - 268 BHP

28.2 - 53.3 mpg
kg
1,828 - 1,953 kg

412 - 1,267 L
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This generation of the Jeep Cherokee (KL) is produced by the American manufacturer Jeep and started production in 2014. It's a front engined SUV with either four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. There are five power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine or 3.2 L V6 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar
(2014 - present)
...Pentastar

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Cherokee is the Jeep Cherokee 3.2 V6 Pentastar which scores 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 268 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 142 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 128 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.1 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Jeep Cherokee 2.0 MultiJet 140
(2015 - present)
...tiJet 140

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Jeep Cherokee 2.0 MultiJet 140 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 703 miles and can store 412-1,267 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 450 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,800 kg.

Euro NCAP Results

2013
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
92%
Child Occupant
79%
Pedestrian
67%
Safety Assist
74%
2019
★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
80%
Child Occupant
78%
Vulnerable Road Users
56%
Safety Assist
69%
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