- After three years off the market, Jeep’s Cherokee compact SUV is again
- It’s all-hybrid, with a beginning worth of $36,995
The Jeep Cherokee is again, and it’s a hybrid this time.
Jeep took its best-known compact SUV off the market after the 2023 mannequin yr. That appeared like a curious resolution on the time — People purchase extra compact SUVs than some other type of automotive, and Jeep gave up a reputation with practically 50 years of recognition.
Nevertheless it didn’t keep gone for lengthy. The Cherokee returns for the 2026 mannequin yr with a beginning worth of $36,995 (together with a $1,995 vacation spot cost).
210 HP, 37 MPG
- A brand new hybrid powertrain offers it 210 horsepower and 37 mpg in mixed driving
The Cherokee will come solely as a hybrid. Jeep’s all-new hybrid system combines a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with two electrical motors for a complete output of 210 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque.
It’s good for an estimated 37 mpg in mixed metropolis/freeway driving — simply two lower than the category gross sales champ, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Toyota has an all-new, hybrid-only RAV4 for 2026, however hasn’t launched a mileage determine for that.
This new Jeep needs to be among the many extra succesful small SUVs off-road. Each Cherokee will get Jeep’s Energetic Drive 4&occasions;4 system and a regular rear-axle disconnect. That final function is rare on this class.
A terrain administration system contains Auto, Sport, Snow, and Sand/Mud settings. Eight inches of floor clearance assist it obtain respectable off-road geometry –an method angle of 19.6 levels, a departure angle of 29.4 levels, and a breakover angle of 18.8 levels.
Jeep guarantees a 3,500-pound towing capability.
Child Grand Cherokee Look, Alexa, Twin Sunroofs
- It apes the look of its huge brother Grand Cherokee, with a squat 7-slot grille
- Obtainable tech contains built-in Alexa, ventilated entrance seats, and heated rear seats
Bigger Jeep SUVs just like the Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer have worn a wider, shorter model of the traditional 7-slot grille for a number of years. The Cherokee catches as much as the look now. Squared-off edges throughout make it look bigger than it’s.
Inside, Jeep has not given in to the almost-industry-wide pattern of pairing two screens in the identical housing to appear like one broad display. As an alternative, the Cherokee will get a ten.25-inch display for the driving force and a 12.3-inch central touchscreen.
As a reviewer, I drive many vehicles, and I’ve come to desire this method, because the steering wheel by no means blocks your view of the display.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are customary, and wi-fi. A Degree 2 driver help system means the Cherokee can speed up, brake, and steer itself to carry its place in freeway site visitors, however solely with a driver monitoring it always.
It is going to initially are available in 4 trim ranges: base, Laredo, Restricted, and Overland. Jeep has been attempting to decrease its costs after a less-than-successful try and develop a luxurious popularity. However Cherokee consumers could have entry to some luxurious options at larger trim ranges, together with a dual-pane sunroof, heated and ventilated entrance seats, heated rear seats, and Alexa in-vehicle assistant.
2026 Jeep Cherokee Pricing
All costs embody a compulsory $1,995 vacation spot payment – comparatively excessive for a small car from a home automaker, however Jeep hasn’t lowered each worth. The Cherokee might be in-built Laredo, Mexico. Jeep says the highest two trims will arrive in late 2025, with the 2 decrease ones coming in early 2026.
| Trim Degree | MSRP + $1,995 Vacation spot Price |
| Cherokee | $36,995 |
| Laredo | $39,995 |
| Restricted | $42,495 |
| Overland | $45,995 |