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The Jeep Cherokee and the Ford Explorer are two regular sized SUVs that look similar at first glance. This trim is being priced at around $35,000 MSRP, so let’s see how they compare.
When powertrain is concerned, the biggest and most important thing worth noting is while both have a 4×4 option, the Jeep Cherokee Limited has a front-wheel-drive option by default. In contrast, the Ford Explorer Explorer has a rear-wheel-drive option by default.
As far as engines are concerned, the Jeep Cherokee Limited has 2 for this trim level (4×4), a naturally aspirated 3.2L with 295 hp and 260 lb*ft of torque, or a turbocharged 2.0L with 270 hp and 295 lb*ft of torque. Compared to the Ford Explorer Explorer’s only turbocharged 2.3L engine of 290 hp and 265 lb*ft of torque.
Transmission-wise, both trims have automatic transmissions. The Jeep Cherokee Limited a nine-speed one, featured in many other car manufacturers such as Honda but built by a 3rd party, and the Ford Explorer Explorer, a ten-speed one, which is for their use only.
As far as the interior is concerned, you get all you might ever need. Leather seats, an infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, physical knobs and switches, so you don’t have to navigate it to turn the A/C on, heated front seats, USB ports, an audio jack, a 115V outlet, and a bunch of other goodies, from parking sensors to humidity sensors, all of which are standard. As a quick example, the Ford Explorer Explorer doesn’t come with Apple Carplay or Android Auto as standard.
Buyers are satisfied with their purchase. They say it handles well for an SUV of this size, with a good ride quality, and the 3.6L has more than enough power, and it has been on the market for a long time.
If you are looking for an SUV without a 3rd-row seat, for town driving, highway driving, or snowy areas, the Jeep Cherokee Limited is a fine choice due to the front-wheel-drive or 4×4 and all the connectivity that the Ford Explorer Explorer lacks. Whether you are in Plainfield, Indianapolis, Avon, or surrounding areas, drive on into York CDJR of Plainfield to test Drive the all-new 2021 Jeep Cherokee Limited where “We’re not #1, you are!”
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* Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes taxes, license, registration/title, optional or regionally required equipment and destination charge. Dealers set own prices. ** Based on EPA ratings. Use for comparison only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition (for hybrid vehicles) and other factors. The contents of this report are from reliable sources, but are not warranted or guaranteed in any way. You are advised to check with each manufacturer or its representatives as the final authority on its products. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB). Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA has introduced tougher tests and rigorous new 5-Star Safety Ratings that provide more information about vehicle safety and crash avoidance technologies. Because of the more stringent tests, ratings for 2011 and newer vehicles should not be compared to ratings for 1990-2010 models. Overall vehicle score and frontal crash ratings should ONLY be compared to other vehicles of similar size and weight. For more information go to www.safercar.gov
