Jeep Cherokee vs Buick Encore
Overview | |
Years produced1963-2001 | Years produced2013-2023 |
MSRP$35,000 | MSRP$24,600 |
Listings3752 | Listings379 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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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. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X4 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.08 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City39 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X4 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.08 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City39 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space33.6 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4295 lbs | Curb Weight3195 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height65.2 in |
Length188.1 in | Length168.4 in |
Width83.6 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase100.6 in |
Maximum Payload850 lbs | Maximum Payload1018 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1963-2001 | 2013-2023 |
MSRP | $35,000 | $24,600 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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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. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X4 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.08 kWh | |
MPG City | 39 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 210 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X4 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.08 kWh | |
MPG City | 39 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 33.6 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4295 lbs | 3195 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 65.2 in |
Length | 188.1 in | 168.4 in |
Width | 83.6 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 100.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 850 lbs | 1018 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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