6 Reasons to Choose the 2022 Jeep Cherokee for Your Daily Drive
When the Cherokee debuted in the 1970s, Jeep made history by marketing it as a "sport utility vehicle" and introduced a significant shift toward sportier designs instead of the station wagons that defined the era. Jeep's new SUV made a lasting impression throughout the decade, transforming into a compact SUV in the 1980s and maintaining its position as a segment leader. In 2014, Jeep reintroduced the Cherokee as a compact crossover that defied convention with its agility, efficiency, and exceptional ride quality without compromising the rugged capability expected of an SUV with the Jeep name.
Today, a Jeep Cherokee for sale is an exceptional find on our lot at Londonderry CDJR because it can upgrade your time in the driver's seat without compromise. It's an outstanding daily driver and has proven as much since the 1970s, with the 2022 Cherokee offering the latest technologies, amenities, and conveniences that exceed every expectation. Here's everything you can expect from the 2022 Cherokee and why it's the perfect SUV to handle your daily commute and everything beyond.
#1 - Affordability and Value
The 2022 Cherokee is a great daily driver because it doesn't require spending a fortune on an SUV that offers Jeep's legendary four-wheel drive capability. Instead, you can get behind the wheel of the Cherokee Sport for $40,040.[a] The base model is well-equipped with heated front seats, smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 21 cm touchscreen display with the renowned Uconnect 4 Multimedia Centre, and Jeep's proven 2.4L engine and nine-speed automatic transmission.
While the Cherokee Sport offers outstanding value, the top-tier Cherokee Trailhawk Elite makes luxury affordable. Its starting price of $50,135 outfits the Cherokee with Jeep's award-winning 3.2L Pentastar V6 engine.[a] The V6 churns out more horsepower and torque to make the Cherokee Trailhawk Elite competent at every speed, and the interior promises to keep you comfortable regardless of the terrain. Its cabin is outfitted with premium Nappa leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, and a memory system that lets you save your settings for the driver's seat, exterior mirrors, and radio stations for optimal convenience.
#2 - Three Efficient Powertrain Choices
Jeep makes finding the perfect Cherokee as easy as looking under the hood. The Cherokee lineup offers three capable powertrains for 2022, starting with the standard 2.4L Tigershark MultiAir inline four-cylinder mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The engine produces 180 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque and modestly sips fuel at 9.3 L/100km combined, which ensures you'll save more money on gas.
You can also find the 2022 Cherokee with Jeep's award-winning 3.2L Pentastar V6 engine. Also mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission, the Pentastar produces 271 hp and 239 lb-ft of torque, a notable increase over the Cherokee's standard powertrain. However, that increase does compromise the model’s efficiency, with the Pentastar rated for 10.2 L/100km combined.
While the Pentastar has been a staple in the Jeep lineup for years, the 2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine is one of the most technologically advanced in the industry. The powertrain does an exceptional job of balancing power and efficiency to give drivers the best of both worlds. The result is phenomenal, with the turbocharged inline-four producing 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque while getting 9.1 L/100km combined.
#3 - Legendary Capability
The 2022 Cherokee's efficient powertrains make it an excellent daily driver, but so does its legendary capability because there's no question it can handle nearly any road or weather conditions. The Cherokee's two available four-wheel drive systems position it as a segment leader and give you the confidence to navigate your commute and every adventure after your workday ends. Moreover, Jeep gives you greater control over the vehicle’s performance with the Selec-Terrain Traction Management System, which lets you choose from up to five drive modes (Auto, Snow, Sport, Sand/Mud, and Rock) that tailor the throttle response, optimize traction control, and finetune other components to the condition or your driving preferences.
#4 - Seamless Connectivity Features
What's one of the most distracting aspects of your daily drive? Our smartphones enhance our lives by keeping us connected and informed, but they can also steal our focus behind the wheel. In the 2022 Cherokee, you can stay connected and keep your eyes on the road thanks to the SUV's extensive connectivity features.
Jeep puts everything you need within reach by equipping the 2022 Cherokee with a digital cockpit and intuitive features that will upgrade your daily drive in ways you never imagined. For example, the SUV features a 21 cm touchscreen display known as the Uconnect 4 Multimedia Centre. The multimedia system is a command station for all your connectivity needs.
The Uconnect 4 Multimedia Centre gives you seamless access to your smartphone via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, putting your favourite apps in a familiar layout at your fingertips. The display is also home to an available WiFi hotspot that ensures you're always connected. At the same time, advanced features like Amazon Alexa add convenience by letting you use simple voice commands to take calls, respond to messages, and navigate the fastest route.
#5 - Peace of Mind With Advanced Safety and Driver-Assist Tools
Driving is a significant responsibility, requiring focus and an awareness of your surroundings to minimize the risk of collision and proactively enhance your safety. Jeep recognizes as much and outfits the 2022 Cherokee with over 80 standard and available safety, security, and driver-assist features to heighten your awareness and optimize your safety behind the wheel. These tools extend beyond the SUV's high-strength build and strategically placed airbags to advanced technologies that closely monitor the vehicle’s front, rear, and sides.
The 2022 Cherokee's many standard and available features include tools like Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, which helps keep you safely in your lane. The Cherokee's Blind Spot Monitoring System also helps in these situations and others by keeping an eye on the sides of the SUV to minimize the potential for side-related collisions. You'll also rest easy knowing that tools like Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking work behind the scenes by constantly monitoring traffic ahead of the SUV.
While the Cherokee isn’t a large vehicle, parking in tight spaces or congested areas can still be intimidating. Jeep remedies the issue with tools like Park-Sense Rear Park Assist with Stop and Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist. The technologies help monitor the rear of the SUV to make exiting a parking space easier and can also help you maneuver the Cherokee into a designated parking space.
#6 - Cruising Made Easy
How much time do you spend on the highways around Edmonton? The 2022 Cherokee does an exceptional job of reducing driver fatigue and enhancing your focus with tools like Adaptive Cruise Control. Traditional cruise control requires frequent driver input to set or reset the cruising speed based on the traffic. However, the Cherokee's Adaptive Cruise Control system does most of the work by monitoring traffic and adjusting the SUV's cruising speed as needed. In turn, you get to sit back and enjoy the drive, no matter how far it is to your destination.
[a] MSRP subject to change. Please see dealer for details.