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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.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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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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