New Latitude Lux grade levels and a limited-edition 80th Anniversary Edition are certain to draw a huge amount of attention towards the Cherokee. Both the Latitude Lux and the 80th Updated Version have special exterior highlights and design characteristics that can only be found on the Latitude Lux. Additionally, the front seat passenger has power adjustability and leather upholstery is standard. But I’ll get to that in a second.

There are a few formerly optional options that are now included on more trim levels.  Driver assistance like blind spot detection are included even in the Latitude’s entry-level model.

The Jeep Cherokee is only available as just a small compact SUV in the 2022 model year. 

The Latitude, Latitude Lux, Latitude Plus, Trailhawk, among Limited trims of a 2022 Jeep Cherokee are all available. Eightieth Anniversary Edition, High Altitude, and Altitude, each of which have their own sub-trims, and a number of packages.

There’s a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine in the Latitude’s base model that generates 180 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. This comes with a speeded up automatic transmission as an option. Roof rails, rain-sensing lights, and 17-inch aluminum wheels adorn the vehicle’s appearance. Selec-Terrain control on 4×4 variants, a 7-inch touchscreen, a 6-speaker sound system, smartphone app connectivity via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and 60/40-split folding rear seats are all standard features on the inside.

The Latitude Plus, on the other hand, adds a de-icer and for windshield wiper, fog lamps, keyless entry and distant start, heating on the front seats, a leather steering wheel swathed in lambskin, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, electricity adjustability just on driver’s seat, two back USB ports, but also rear automatic braking.

Putting leather upholstery but a power-adjustable passenger seat to the Latitude Lux makes it even more luxurious. You have a choice of two engines: a 3.2-liter V6 with 271 horsepower and 239 pound-feet of torque, or a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder.

Only the V6 is offered in the Trailhawk, which is geared toward off-road use. The Jeep Dynamic Drive system has rock mode and a locking rear axle in addition to the 8.8-inch touchscreen.

If you want a V6 or a turbo 4-cylinder, you can have the top-of-the-line Limited. 18-inch wheels and a hydraulic liftgate are standard features. Automatic climate control with two separate zones, memory preferences for the driver’s seat and mirror, a premium sound system with nine speakers, a more advanced infotainment system, lane departure warning and a panoramic sunroof are all included as standard features.

It is true that the Jeep Cherokee 2022 is a sporty off-roader. The steering is tight and has a good weight to it, so the driver gets a sense of the road while they are turning the wheel. The turbo 4-cylinder outperforms the V6 in terms of acceleration, but only when mated with the slow 9-speed transmission.

The vehicle’s off-roading abilities are above ordinary, and even the braking are simple to regulate in any given circumstance. There is a nice amount of pressure in the pedal as you travel.

It’s the smoother undulations on some roads that provide an issue. However, the suspension doesn’t have the same level of refinement when it regards to the tiniest of bumps.

The Cherokee’s fuel economy is disappointingly low. When using the V6, it’s expected to obtain 22 mpg in the city, but also 27 mpg on the road. These lower-than-average numbers have been shown to be accurate in real-world testing. Using a turbo 4-cylinder engine should yield a greater fuel economy while still producing the same amount of power.

Despite its gruff appearance, the new 2022 Jeep Cherokee remains surprisingly comfortable to ride in. This vehicle’s optional turbo engine is both enjoyable to drive and a little bit more fuel-efficient. Then you can embark on a new journey with the addition of certain off-roading features.