The 2015 Jeep Cherokee takes on the more spacious side of the compact crossover segment, including vehicles like the Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, Honda CR-V, and Hyundai Santa Fe.
Among them, the Honda is the most comfort-oriented and utility-minded, and it’s a good pick for those who don’t quite want or need a minivan.
While we think the new RAV4 got a smarter layout and a fresher look, it doesn't drive better than the outgoing version, and its appeal seems more limited.
The Ford Escape goes sporty in many respects, with a cabin design that sacrifices some space, as well as zippy handling and an all-four-cylinder engine cast.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is economical and has seating for five, and has an available economical yet strong turbocharged engine, although there’s a three-row Santa Fe available.
And the Subaru Forester is a sort of counter to all that the Cherokee stands for; it's roomy and comfortable yet surprisingly able on the trail, eschewing all the optional off-road packages for a single X-mode button intended for the tough stuff; it's a good pick for those who have to trudge through the snow.
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Although the styling might have some disconnects -- from the past, and within itself -- the 2015 Jeep Cherokee delivers all the Jeep essentials, with impressive features and safety. |
With athletic looks and the performance to match, plus a roomy interior and loads of available cabin tech and convenience features, the 2015 Ford Escape is bolder and more exciting than most rivals, without much compromise. |
The 2015 Subaru Forester remains one of the best cars you can buy, thanks to exceptional safety, versatility, and all-weather capability. |
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is a practical crossover with confident handling. Just know that driving enjoyment is not its strong point. |
The 2014 Honda CR-V isn't exactly sprightly, but it nails efficiency on a few levels and finally brings more features to the family-wagon fight. |
The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe is a little schizophrenic, but we dig both of its personalities. Those with larger families will want to look at the V-6 Santa Fe, while smaller families will enjoy the turbo-powered Santa Fe Sport. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $23,095 | $23,450 | $22,195 | $23,680 | $23,120 | $24,950 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 19 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
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| FWD 4-Door Sport | FWD 4-Door S | 4-Door Manual 2.5i PZEV | FWD 4-Door LE (GS) | 2WD 5-Door LX | FWD 4-Door 2.4 |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2015 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2015 Ford Escape | 2015 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2015 Subaru Forester | 2015 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2015 Toyota RAV4 | 2015 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2014 Honda CR-V | 2015 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
