2001 Jeep Cherokee: Road Test
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- MSRP: $19,370 -$23,385
- Invoice: $17,804 -$21,418
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Our road test for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee help you decide if a 2001 Jeep Cherokee is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4.6 |
Strong throughout the speed range.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
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 | 3.8 |
Not exactly smooth-riding, but base suspension absorbs most bumps without jarring. Optional off-road oriented Up Country Suspension rides rough; spend instead for optional ABS.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
Good balance and tidy dimensions make Cherokee quite 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 | 3.7 |
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 | 5.8 |
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. Outward vision is good, though larger door mirrors would help lane-changing. Recent test Cherokees had occasional interior rattles and wide panel gaps around hood and tailgate.
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.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.4 |
There's a shortage of knee clearance, seat is hard, 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 |
Inside-mounted spare tire eats up cargo room, but there's still decent space with rear seat in use, and a long load floor with it folded. Outside-mount spare is available from dealers.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 4.2 |
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 compact SUVs.
Total Score
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 39 | 47.3 |
Total Score: 40
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