The 2018 Jeep Cherokee is a quintessential mid-size SUV from Jeep, that embodies the essence of the brand's rugged, off-roading persona while maintaining on-road comfort. The Cherokee is part of the vehicle's fifth generation (2014-present). The SUV was offered in five trims: Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, and Trailhawk. Engine options include a 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir® 2 producing 184-hp or a more powerful 3.2L Pentastar® V6 that delivers 271 hp, both paired with a stellar 9-speed automatic transmission. Front wheel drive was standard in most trims, with the brand's 4x4 systems optional, except in the off-road-focused Trailhawk that received a 4x4 system as standard. The infotainment system comes with either a 5-inch or an 8.4-inch touchscreen offering Bluetooth, and Uconnect® 3. Safety features include numerous airbags along with optional forward collision warning, lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring.