Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester

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The 2021 Jeep Cherokee and Subaru Forester are two compact SUVs with an adventurous side. They’re ready to take on whatever journey comes their way in Clarkston, Lake Orion, Clio, and Lapeer, MI, but which one is the superior choice?

Our team at Feldman Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Clarkston is here to put these SUVs to the test. It’s the Jeep Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester. Let’s see which one can match your adventurous spirit!

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Cherokee vs Forester: All-Terrain Prowess

When the roadways get slick, or an off-road path is calling, you need an SUV that inspires confidence. The Forester comes with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive that excels on slippery streets, but it doesn’t match the 4x4 systems of the Cherokee on the trails. The available Active Drive Lock features a rear locker for added traction when bowling over rugged terrain.

How much power do you need on your next journey? The Forester comes standard with a 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® engine, but you’ll have a lot more ways to power your ride with the Jeep Cherokee. It offers three engines, as opposed to its competition’s one choice. They include:

2.4L Tigershark® MultiAir® 2
2.0L Turbo
3.2L Pentastar® V6

All that power will let you tow up to 4,500 pounds with the Jeep Cherokee. You’ll be able to bring along a travel trailer or your favorite fishing boat. The Subaru Forester, on the other hand, can only manage 1,500 pounds of towing.

Adventure-Ready Interiors

What are you looking for when you step into an SUV? Do you need seating for your fellow explorers, or connective technology to keep you in-touch out on the trails? These SUVs have both. They seat five people in available leather-trimmed upholstery and offer heated front seats for when the fun leads into the cold.

If you need to stay connected, both SUVs come with an intuitive infotainment system. You may find the standard 7-inch display in the Cherokee more user-friendly than the standard 6.3-inch display in the Forester. They both give you control of available technologies like:

Bluetooth®
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
9-speaker sound system

When you want to get a little closer to nature, both the Jeep Cherokee and the Subaru Forester offer a panoramic sunroof. When the sun is shining and there’s a cool breeze blowing, open them to let in the light and feel the wind in your hair.

Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester: Intelligent Safety Technologies

Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning come standard on both SUVs. They’ll look out for you when you head into the concrete jungle. You’ll receive a warning when a front-end collision is imminent. If you don’t react in time, this system will apply the brakes to help lessen the impact or possibly avoid it altogether.

Blind Spot Monitoring comes standard with the Jeep Cherokee. It’ll alert you when a vehicle is riding alongside you, so you can change lanes safely. The same technology is only available on certain Forester trim levels.

Parking is a specialty of the Jeep Cherokee. It offers Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, an available feature that can steer the SUV into a suitable parking spot. The Subaru Forester doesn’t offer a similar feature.

The Jeep Cherokee or Subaru Forester: Which Is Better?

Both the Jeep Cherokee and the Subaru Forester are great choices, but when it comes down to the more adventurous option, the Cherokee takes the cake. It has more standard safety features, more power, and superior off-road capability. If that sounds like what you need around Clarkston, Lake Orion, Clio, and Lapeer, Michigan, visit us at Feldman CJDR of Clarkston.

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