2020 Jeep Cherokee vs Grand Cherokee Review
2020 Jeep Cherokee vs Grand Cherokee Review
Posted on April 16, 2020
The 2020 Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee are the top crossover SUVs that offer legitimate off-road capability, solid handling, storage, and a smooth ride. Both models underwent a significant update last year 2019, so the new models build off those changes and improved designs. For 2020, there is a new Advanced Safety Group package available on all jeep models, which includes lane-departure warning, forward-collision warning, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. We'd compare the two 2020 models and see how they stack up in terms of buyers choice.
2020 Jeep Cherokee - What we think
The 2020 Jeep Cherokee is a compact crossover SUV that offers legitimate off-road capability, solid handling, and a smooth ride. The Cherokee underwent a significant update for the 2019 model year, so 2020 builds off those changes and improved look. For 2020, there is a new Advanced Safety Group package available on all models, which includes lane-departure warning, forward-collision warning, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
The 2020 Jeep Cherokee comes in nine models: Sport, North, Upland, Altitude, Trailhawk, Limited, Trailhawk Elite, High Altitude, and Overland. The Sport starts at $28,545, and most models offer the ability to choose from three powertrain options: the standard 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir I-4 engine (180 horsepower, 170 lb-ft of torque and Engine Stop/Start technology), a 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 engine (270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque), or 3.2-litre Pentastar Variable Value Timing (VVT) V6 engine that offers a max towing of 2,041 kg.
The 2020 Jeep Cherokee offers impressive towing capacity, off-road competence, and a comfortable ride. However, it is on the smaller side and often confused with its larger Jeep sibling--the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV, which provides more passenger and storage space but at a higher cost. Unlike the 2020 Cherokee, the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a few years out from its most recent remodel.
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Vs Cherokee
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in 11 different model types: Laredo, Upland, Altitude, Limited, Trailhawk, Limited X, Overland, High Altitude, Summit, SRT, and Trackhawk. There are more choices with the Grand Cherokee; however, because of its size and additional capabilities, the Grand Cherokee's lowest model starts at $39,434--almost $11,000 more than the Cherokee. It will also cost more in fuel, with a fuel economy of 9.6L/100km highway and 12.7L/100km city compared to the Cherokee at 7.6L/100km highway and 10.8L/100km city.
The Grand Cherokee offers four powertrains (over the Cherokee's three): the 3.6-liter Pentastar VVT V6 (295 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque), a 5.7-liter HEMI VVT V8 (360 hp, 390 lb-ft of torque, and best-in-class towing of up to 3,265 kg), a 6.4-liter SRT HEMI V8 (475 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque), and a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that provides 707 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque that makes the 2020 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk the most powerful SUV ever.
Conclusion
In the end, it is the buyer's choice whether to purchase the 2020 Jeep Cherokee or 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Cherokee wins in cost, fuel efficiency, and safety. The Grand Cherokee wins in cargo space, comfort, ride, and power. Both are more than capable of tackling the roads less traveled and transporting your family and cargo where it needs to go.