2026 Hyundai Kona vs 2026 Jeep Cherokee
Overview | |
MSRP$25,500 | MSRP$35,000 |
Listings924 | Listings3139 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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2026 Hyundai Kona Reviews Summary | |
2026 Jeep Cherokee Reviews SummaryThe Jeep Cherokee returns for the 2026 model year after a two-year hiatus. It’s once again a compact crossover SUV aimed at popular models such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, but it features more traditional styling than its predecessor. That’s not the only thing about the Cherokee that got a major rethink. This is also the first Cherokee — and the only current North American-market Jeep — with a hybrid powertrain. Verdict: The redesigned Cherokee successfully merges traditional Jeep styling with the winning template for mainstream crossover SUVs. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X4 |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.08 kWh |
MPG City29 | MPG City39 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X4 |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.08 kWh |
MPG City29 | MPG City39 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.5 cu ft | Cargo Space33.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3005 lbs | Curb Weight4295 lbs |
Height62.2 in | Height67.5 in |
Length171.3 in | Length188.1 in |
Width71.9 in | Width83.6 in |
Wheelbase104.7 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload1085 lbs | Maximum Payload850 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,500 | $35,000 |
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User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | The Jeep Cherokee returns for the 2026 model year after a two-year hiatus. It’s once again a compact crossover SUV aimed at popular models such as the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, but it features more traditional styling than its predecessor. That’s not the only thing about the Cherokee that got a major rethink. This is also the first Cherokee — and the only current North American-market Jeep — with a hybrid powertrain. Verdict: The redesigned Cherokee successfully merges traditional Jeep styling with the winning template for mainstream crossover SUVs. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X4 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.08 kWh | |
MPG City | 29 | 39 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X4 |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.08 kWh | |
MPG City | 29 | 39 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.5 cu ft | 33.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3005 lbs | 4295 lbs |
Height | 62.2 in | 67.5 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 188.1 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 83.6 in |
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1085 lbs | 850 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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