“nice blend of performance and luxury, functional sporty and refined. very nice to drive both short and long trips. ample room for cargo.”
2023 Jeep Cherokee: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2023 Jeep Cherokee is a much smaller, two-trim lineup with standard 4WD and no V6. It is a trim and powertrain reset for the KL generation’s final year, not a redesign.
About the 2023 Jeep Cherokee
KL generation (2014-2023), final year of the 2019-updated version
Jeep pitched Cherokee as the compact SUV for buyers who wanted everyday comfort and technology without giving up real Jeep 4x4 credibility. In this final-year form, it sat between Compass and Grand Cherokee and stood out by offering stronger off-road hardware than most small-SUV rivals, especially in TrailHawk trim, while still covering daily-use needs with heated seats, an easy-to-use touchscreen, navigation, and a broad standard safety suite.
The 2023 Cherokee comes in two distinct forms. Altitude Lux emphasizes comfort with leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a power liftgate, while TrailHawk adds a 270-hp turbo engine, low-range 4WD, a locking rear differential, and off-road suspension for rough terrain. Both have an 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and adaptive cruise control.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The lineup shrinks to Altitude Lux and TrailHawk. Altitude is renamed Altitude Lux, while Latitude Lux, Limited, and X are dropped.
Powertrain
Every 2023 Cherokee has 4WD. The previous 3.2-liter V6 is dropped, and TrailHawk switches to a 270-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Altitude Lux uses a 2.4-liter four-cylinder.
Styling
Altitude Lux gains black exterior accents as part of its dressier, comfort-focused treatment.
Safety
Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, front and rear parking sensors, automated parallel and perpendicular parking, and automatic high beams become standard across the lineup.
Tech
An 8.4-inch touchscreen with built-in navigation and an alarm system become standard on both trims. TrailHawk also gains an auto-dimming rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, and hands-free liftgate as standard equipment.
2023 Jeep Cherokee specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Zero Evap, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 270 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 171 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 54.7 cu-ft | 54.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.3 in | 40.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Hill Descent Control | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Tow Hooks | ||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Power Driver Seat | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What trims does the 2023 Jeep Cherokee have?
The 2023 Jeep Cherokee has two trims: Altitude Lux and TrailHawk. Altitude was renamed Altitude Lux, while the previous Latitude Lux, Limited, and X trims were dropped.
Does the 2023 Jeep Cherokee have a V6?
No, the 2023 Jeep Cherokee does not have a V6. Altitude Lux uses a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, and TrailHawk uses a 270-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
Is 4WD standard on the 2023 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes, 4WD is standard on every 2023 Jeep Cherokee. Altitude Lux has an everyday all-wheel-drive-style system, while TrailHawk has a more capable two-speed 4WD system with low range and a locking rear differential.
What features became standard on the 2023 Jeep Cherokee?
The 2023 Cherokee makes an 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, automated parking, automatic high beams, and an alarm system standard across the lineup.
Is the 2023 Jeep Cherokee the final year of this generation?
Yes, 2023 is the final U.S. model year of the KL-generation Jeep Cherokee. Jeep ended this generation after simplifying the lineup to two trims.
2023 Jeep Cherokee Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Jeep Cherokee.
4.0
2023 Jeep Cherokee
(1,026 reviews)
“It handles very well in bad weather. It will carry 4 adults and their luggage very comfortably. It gets reasonable fuel economy.”
“It is very fuel efficient but lacks horsepower. Probably the tradeoff you make with a hybrid.”