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The 2020 Jeep Cherokee is completely adequate

This small SUV is more capable off road than probably any of its direct competitors, but that doesn't make it an ideal vehicle.

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This is the 2020 Jeep Cherokee and it's quite handsome. 

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No, this interior isn't the segment's best, but it's perfectly fine and quite comfortable.

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The Cherokee is probably the most capable small crossover on the market today.

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Like larger, even-more-capable Jeeps, the Cherokee features a familiar, seven-slot grille.

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A 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is optional for an extra $500.

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That four-banger is rated at 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.

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The Cherokee's cargo hold is generously sized, though it's by no means the segment's largest.

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Neither is the backseat all that spacious. It's spacious enough, but a touch more room would be nice.

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After its significant refresh in 2019, the Cherokee got a lot cleaner looking.

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For more pictures of this Jeep, keep clicking through the gallery.

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