The 2019 Jeep Cherokee is a compact SUV with enough power to make it an excellent off-road vehicle. When you need to tow a heavy payload, the Cherokee doesn't disappoint, with a V6 engine that can pull up to 4,500 pounds. The Jeep Cherokee's incredible versatility is one of the reasons it's a popular model at dealerships like the Niles Jeep dealer.

For 2019, the Jeep Cherokee gets refreshed styling that features a redesigned front end that aligns more closely to the attractive looks of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Compass. The folks at the Niles Jeep dealership tell us that customers enjoy the Cherokee's updated interior, which now has higher-quality materials, a storage bin for phones and additional room for cargo. Also new is an available 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

The automotive press gives the 2019 Jeep Cherokee positive reviews, with the experts at Motor Trend writing: "By eliminating the polarizing front end, introducing a new engine, smoothing out the transmission, and adding desirable features including Apple CarPlay, the 2019 refresh has done a great job of sanding off the Cherokee's rough edges and improving its mass-market appeal."

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee is offered in five trim levels: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Trailhawk and Overland. All models except the Trailhawk get front-wheel drive standard, with available all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is standard on the Trailhawk.

Powering the Cherokee is a standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine developing 180 horsepower and 171 pound-feet of torque. There are two available engines: a 3.2-liter V6 generating 271 hp and 239 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. All engines are connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission.

The base 2.4-liter four-cylinder block gets EPA-estimated fuel economy rated at 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway with front-wheel drive, and 21 mpg city/29 mpg highway with all-wheel drive.* The 3.2-liter V6 checks in with 20/29 with front-wheel drive, 19/27 with all-wheel drive, 18/24 for the Trailhawk trim, and 18/26 for the Trailhawk with Active Drive II. The 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder returns 23/31 with front-wheel drive, 21/29 with all-wheel drive, 20/26 mpg for the Trailhawk, and 20/27 for the Trailhawk with Active Drive II.

Standard features on the base Latitude trim include 17-inch steel wheels, six-way manually adjustable cloth seats, air conditioning, keyless entry, start-stop technology, hill-start assist, rear cross-path detection and blind-spot monitoring. Also standard is a 7-inch display with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and three USB ports. All-wheel-drive models come with Jeep's Selec-Terrain traction-management system.

The top-line Overland trim includes 18-inch wheels, cornering lights, exclusive body-colored exterior trim, a sound-insulating windshield and front windows, a leather-wrapped instrument panel, driver-seat memory, a power-adjustable passenger seat, upgraded leather upholstery, wood steering-wheel inserts, ventilated front seats, a sliding rear seat, a stereo system with nine speakers, HD radio and navigation.

* All vehicle mileage based on 2019 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.