The 2019 Jeep Cherokee appeals for its adventurous side, but it isn’t as roomy as rivals.
Pros Lovely cabin trim Very good front seats Trailhawk off-road skills Lots of active-safety options Good infotainment
Cons Some styling is derivative Fuel economy is just okay 9-speed’s occasional hiccups Interior space arrangement
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee ranked #14 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Jeep Cherokee has a score of 7.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros User-friendly infotainment system Fantastic off-road abilities First-rate cabin
Cons Meager base engine Low fuel economy estimates Below-average cargo capacity
Pros Prettier face, more powertrain options, added cargo space, off-road chops.
Cons Characterless turbo mill, some chintzy cabin trim, laggardly automatic.
The 2018 Lexus NX ranked #11 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Lexus NX has a score of 7.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Lengthy list of standard tech and safety features Ample legroom in both rows of seats
Cons Frustrating infotainment controls Small, restricted cargo space
The 2018 Lexus NX is an expressively styled and comfortable compact luxury crossover, but its mix of features faces significant new competitors this year.
Pros Comfy, spacious front seats Hybrid fuel economy Styling has grown on us Mildly sporty turbo performance
Cons Design clearly not for everyone Gas mileage little better than larger SUVs Road noise can intrude Infotainment system fussy No Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Lexus has renamed its NX 200t the NX 300 for 2018. Mechanically, nothing has changed. But Lexus has made the Safety System+ package, which includes front collision mitigation, lane departure alert, high-beam assist and adaptive cruise control as standard equipment this year.
PROS Generous backseat room Available power-folding rear seat Cabin is very quiet at highway speeds
CONS Remote Touch Interface can be distracting to use Limited rear cargo volume
