We expect the same engine options of a ho-hum base 4-cylinder, a more brawny V6 (which is uncommon in this class), and a torquey turbo-4. Jeep tends to mix up the model ranges of their SUVs often with new trims and special editions, so we’ll be keeping an eye out for any interesting new editions of the Cherokee. The Jeep Cherokee got a tech update in 2021 with more standard driver assistance features, so we expect the 2022 model to arrive with few changes. Trans: 8-Speed Automatic 850RE Transmission Drivetrain: 4x4. Some competitors have more refined interiors and sharper handling, but few can match the capability of this Jeep when the pavement ends. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most highly decorated SUV ever, and with best-in-class. In classic Jeep fashion, the Cherokee strikes a nice balance of on-road comfort, everyday practicality, and impressive off-road chops. That’s where the 2022 Jeep Cherokee comes in. Many of these “soft-roaders” are perfectly competent in regular daily driving conditions but don’t offer much in terms of off-road capability.

There are tons of compact crossover SUVs on the market, many of which tend to blend together.

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