The 2020 Jeep Cherokee range of configurations is currently priced from $23,210.
Our most recent review of the 2020 Jeep Cherokee resulted in a score of 7.1 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Deputy News Editor Tom White had this to say at the time: The Cherokee is perhaps not going to tempt anyone set on a mainstream mid-size family SUV. But, to those on the periphery who are genuinely looking for something different, there’s a lot on offer here.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Tom White liked most about this particular version of the Jeep Cherokee: Impressive equipment, Some genuine off-road ability, Comfort
The 2020 Jeep Cherokee carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Jeep Cherokee 2020 prices range from $23,980 for the basic trim level SUV Limited (Awd) to $47,740 for the top of the range SUV Trailhawk (4x4).
You’re right that most mid-sized vehicles are SUVs which means they won’t go properly off-road. Your requirement for wading abilities and a sunroof are a little mutually exclusive, while your size restriction rules out pretty much any dual-cab ute with four-wheel-drive.
About the smallest proper off-road four-wheel-drive would be the Suzuki Jimny, but whether it can be specified up to your luxury standards is another matter altogether. The driving experience may not match your refinement requirements, either.
The problem is that the market for true off-road vehicles has switched to either full-sized wagons, dual-cabs, or SUVs with the looks, but not the drivelines, suspension or gearing to be proper off-roaders. Models that were formerly great off-roaders like the original Nissan Pathfinder and Suzuki Vitara now exist only as watered-down SUVs with no off-road capacity whatsoever.
That said, two vehicles to look at would be the Land Rover Defender 90 which amounts to the short-wheelbase version of the Defender. Although it’s now a luxurious SUV, it still has the off-road smarts to be a weekend warrior. The other prospect would be the GWM Tank 300. Available in hybrid and non-hybrid forms, the Tank 300 is relatively compact and is extremely good off-road. It’s also pretty good value.
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That’s quite a broad range of abilities you’ve listed there. Both the Jeep and the Land Rover are pretty serious off-roaders while, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is an SUV that really has no pretenses to working on a bush track.
None of this trio would be cheap to service, and modern turbo-diesel engines really do need their maintenance to remain reliable. In terms of industry reputation, the Jeep has a background of electrical and build-quality problems, while the Land Rover and Alfa Romeo also have their share of quality glitches. Many owners put up with this stuff, but if you’re going to head seriously outback, there are probably better choices.
The other part of the equation is what happens when you wish to sell the vehicle in a few years. Frankly, all three of these cars will be a reasonable bet to suffer plenty of depreciation although, to be fair, a 2021 version of each will already have done some of that.
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Jeep Cherokee Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Limited (4x4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 3.2L ULP 9 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
9.8L/100km
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Trailhawk (4x4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 3.2L ULP 9 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
10.2L/100km
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Sport (4x2)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.4L ULP 9 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
8.5L/100km
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Jeep Cherokee Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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Limited (4x4)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x55 R18 | Front Rim: — |
Rear Rim:
—
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Limited (Awd)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 255x55 R18 | Front Rim: 7x18 in |
Rear Rim:
7x18 in
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Longitude (4x4)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x60 R17 | Front Rim: — |
Rear Rim:
—
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Night Eagle (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x55 R18 | Front Rim: — |
Rear Rim:
—
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