The 2020 Jeep Cherokee vs. Competitors in Hagerstown MD

The New Jeep Cherokee vs. Toyota & Honda

Which SUV is Best for You?

If you're in the market for a SUV around the greater Hagerstown, MD are these days, then chances are you've noticed how many different options there are out there. However, while there's a wide variety of new SUVs for sale at dealerships from Frederick, MD to Chambersburg, PA these days, almost all of them have one thing in common; they come from Japanese automakers.

Now, there's no denying that brands like Toyota and Honda craft quality vehicles, but we'd argue that when it comes to SUVs, the Jeep Brand has them beat with its new Jeep Cherokee. Now, chances are the new Jeep Cherokee is a name you think you already know pretty well but trust us when we say you'll be pleasantly surprised by its features, strengths, capabilities, and amenities. So, in the interest of showing you the advantage of buying or leasing a new Jeep Cherokee at our Hagerstown, MD dealership, we've put together a short competitive comparison to show you how it fares against rivals like the Honda CR-V and Toyota Highlander.

What are the Basics of Each SUV?

Now, given that the Jeep Cherokee, Honda CR-V, and Toyota Highlander fall into the roughly the same class of vehicle, there's bound to be some similarities between them. For example, all three have more spacious interiors than smaller cars. Both the new Jeep Cherokee and Honda CR-V can seat up to five passengers with space to spare for luggage in the rear. The Toyota Highlander is slightly larger, accommodating up to eight passengers when properly equipped.

Similarly, all three have greater ground clearance than most sedans and small cars, so they're great for drivers from nearby Waynesboro, PA or Martinsburg, WV who want the freedom to take on some off-road driving from time to time.

However, for all their similarities, there are some key differences that make the new Jeep Cherokee a more compelling option overall than competitors like the Honda CR-V and Toyota Highlander.

Performance

There's a lot of different ways to approach a comparison between these three SUVs, but let's start with facts and figures. For example, while the new Honda CR-V tops out at just 190 horsepower, the right powertrain configuration in the new Jeep Cherokee can net you up to 271 horsepower, providing a much more lively driving experience.

On the other hand, if you love things like camping, fishing, and hiking, you're probably going to want an SUV that handles off-road driving well. Luckily, that's where the new Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk excels with features like Jeep® Active Drive II with Active Drive Lock, an off-road tuned suspension, and plenty of Trail Rated® gear. Unfortunately, when you look to the new Toyota Highlander, it doesn't have quite as much off-road-oriented equipment available.

In fact, the new Toyota Highlander isn't even that well-equipped when it comes to on-road driving. If you want to get the most out of your highway fuel economy, you'll want to consider the new Jeep Cherokee over it. With an EPA-estimated 31 mpg on the highway when properly equipped, compared to an EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway on the Toyota Highlander, the new Jeep Cherokee is the more efficient of these two SUVs.