2000 Jeep Cherokee: Road Test
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- MSRP: $16,775 -$25,460
- Invoice: $15,755 -$23,935
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Our road test for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee help you decide if a 2000 Jeep Cherokee is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.4 |
Cherokee's 4-cylinder provides adequate acceleration with manual transmission, but is overmatched with automatic. Better to choose the six, which is strong throughout the speed range.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
Typical for a midsize SUV, fuel economy has averaged about 15 mpg with automatic, 17 with manual in our tests.
RIDE QUALITY
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.7 |
While the base suspension absorbs all but the worst bumps without undue jarring, the Up Country option makes for a rock-and-roll ride.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
Light steering and a tight turning circle make Cherokee highly maneuverable in most situations, but body lean is evident in turns and directional stability on the highway is subpar.
QUIETNESS
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.6 |
Cherokee has gained sound insulation over the years, but still suffers powertrain and road resonances absent in most rivals. Wind noise at speed is also high against more modern midsize SUVs.
CONTROLS
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 6 |
Radio and climate controls are clearly marked and generally easy to reach, though some minor switches placed far right of the control panel are a stretch.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5.9 |
Cherokee shows its age in a low-roof passenger compartment with no surplus of front shoulder room and fairly lofty step-in. Heated front seats are optional only on the Limited.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.3 |
There's a shortage of knee clearance, and the seat is hard, the backrest too upright. Other offenders are a high step-in and tight rear entry/exit thanks to narrow lower doorways.
CARGO ROOM
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7.5 |
Mounting the spare tire inside eats up cargo room, but there's still decent space with the rear seat in use, and a long load floor with it folded. An outside spare is available from dealers.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3.8 |
Cherokee is capable on-road and off, and not too expensive, provided you go easy on options. Still, being way behind the times in room, ride, and refinement, this is the "blue light special" of midsize SUVs.
Total Score
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 39 | 46.4 |
Total Score: 40
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