FAQs: Jeep Cherokee Trims, Towing & Engine Options

Zeigler Answers Cherokee Questions

We often get asked about the new Jeep Cherokee.  What sets it apart from the competition?  How many trim levels are available?  What engine comes standard?  Here at Zeigler CDJR of Grandville, we seek to help you answer all of these questions and more!

If you're in the market for a new elegant and engaging SUV, you owe it to yourself to check out the new 2021 Jeep Cherokee.  A user-friendly, adventure-ready SUV boasting an elegant interior, the new Jeep Cherokee comes available with V6 and turbocharged engine options that help deliver smooth and assertive power.  The ultimate SUV for your lifestyle in Grand Rapids, we invite you to continue reading to learn more about the astonishing capability of the new Cherokee SUV.

What are the Cherokee's engine options?

The base Cherokee model comes standard equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 180 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque.  For more robust performance, the Jeep Cherokee also comes available with a 3.2-liter V6 engine producing 271 horsepower and 239 pound-feet of torque, or an optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.

How many trim levels are available?

The new 2021 Jeep Cherokee is a compact, five-passenger SUV boasting five unique trim levels, including the:

  • Latitude - Features a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen, 17-inch alloy wheels, and rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Latitude Plus - Equipped with remote start, satellite radio, and a power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Latitude Lux - Adds leather upholstery, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, and a standard 3.2-liter V6 engine
  • Trailhawk - Features new all-terrain tires, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, and Jeep Active Drive Lock with rock mode
  • Limited - Top-tier luxury trim offering dual-zone automatic climate control, 18-inch wheels, and a panoramic sunroof

Does the Jeep Cherokee feature All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)?

The Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk model offers Jeep's legendary Trail Rated 4x4 capability, including water fording, maneuverability, articulation, traction, and ground clearance. Lower trims also come available with all-weather 4x4 capability systems like Jeep Active Drive, Jeep Active Drive II, and Jeep Active Drive Lock.

How much can the Jeep Cherokee tow?

When it comes to towing and hauling in Holland, MI, the new Jeep Cherokee - equipped with the available 3.2-liter Pentastar V6 engine - offers best-in-class 4,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity.  The other available engine options (2.0-liter Turbo & base 2.4-liter Tigershark) offer 4,000 pounds and 2,000 pounds of maximum towing capacity, respectively.

Does the Cherokee offer any intelligent remote technology features?

As part of Jeep's available SiriusXM Guardian package, the new Cherokee SUV helps you control your vehicle remotely with connected technology features like Remote Vehicle Start, Vehicle Health Report, and Send & Go.  Additional all-access remote connectivity features include high-definition point-to-point Navigation and Emergency SOS call.

How does the Jeep Cherokee compare to the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

If you're in the market for something less expensive and just as capable as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Jeep Cherokee checks all of those boxes and is perfect for the aspiring off-road adventurer in Wyoming, MI.  Standard equipped with AWD, the Jeep Cherokee is engineered to take on the paved city highways and the rugged off-road avenues with its class-leading Trailhawk trim.

Schedule a Test Drive

Please call or contact us online at Zeigler CDJR to learn more about the new 2021 Jeep Cherokee. Click to explore our new Jeep inventory online from the comfort of your home in Kentwood and schedule a test drive of your favorite Jeep Cherokee trim levels.  Ask us about auto-financing and our current new vehicle specials to learn how you can save on the new Jeep Cherokee today!