[Vikingstaff]

Disclaimer: Only 1 week in, so very little experience with it so far.

However, what REALLY stands out a lot for me is how comfortable it is for its price point and off road character. I previously drove a couple Yukon’s and an Escalade over the previous 20 years. Huge, plenty of utility options, tow a ton, and SUPER comfortable. Room for our family of 6. Loved all three of them. With my bad back and neck, I appreciated their comfort a lot, particularly on long trips.

Switched to a BMW X3 when I downsized in 2020 (kids all young adults) when I retired. Fun sporty little thing BUT not much utility capability and very UNcomfortable on long trips. Just horrible in that regard. My back and neck were not happy campers with that vehicle, even if I otherwise loved it.

Decided on a whim after eyeing these Cherokee Trailhawks for years to sell the X3 and grab a TH last weekend. Had come across my favorite color combo at a nearby dealership, and it had all the minimum features I needed (only missing 2 I wanted). I was blown away by how comfortable it was on the weekend test drive.

After driving it up north in Michigan (2 hours road trip), I like its comfort even more. 100% better than the X3 it replaced, and my neck and back are much happier with me.

Anyone considering one of these, and curious about comfort, do a test drive! You wont be disappointed - especially for its price point. Of course it’s not quite in the Yukon league, and certainly not the Escalade. However, very few vehicles are, and the price points on those are double. And realistically, I‘m not sure its too far off from those pricey supersized comfort wagons.

For the money, practicality, utility, and off road possibilities, the Cherokee Trailhawk is really stealing my heart. And besides, they look so fricken cool!!!

 

[sqenixs]

Disclaimer: Only 1 week in, so very little experience with it so far.

However, what REALLY stands out a lot for me is how comfortable it is for its price point and off road character. I previously drove a couple Yukon’s and an Escalade over the previous 20 years. Huge, plenty of utility options, tow a ton, and SUPER comfortable. Room for our family of 6. Loved all three of them. With my bad back and neck, I appreciated their comfort a lot, particularly on long trips.

Switched to a BMW X3 when I downsized in 2020 (kids all young adults) when I retired. Fun sporty little thing BUT not much utility capability and very UNcomfortable on long trips. Just horrible in that regard. My back and neck were not happy campers with that vehicle, even if I otherwise loved it.

Decided on a whim after eyeing these Cherokee Trailhawks for years to sell the X3 and grab a TH last weekend. Had come across my favorite color combo at a nearby dealership, and it had all the minimum features I needed (only missing 2 I wanted). I was blown away by how comfortable it was on the weekend test drive.

After driving it up north in Michigan (2 hours road trip), I like its comfort even more. 100% better than the X3 it replaced, and my neck and back are much happier with me.

Anyone considering one of these, and curious about comfort, do a test drive! You wont be disappointed - especially for its price point. Of course it’s not quite in the Yukon league, and certainly not the Escalade. However, very few vehicles are, and the price points on those are double. And realistically, I‘m not sure its too far off from those pricey supersized comfort wagons.

For the money, practicality, utility, and off road possibilities, the Cherokee Trailhawk is really stealing my heart. And besides, they look so fricken cool!!!

I have the leather ventilated seats, and have driven in many vehicles that are more comfortable. In fact the regular leather Cherokee seats (the non vented ones) are much more comfortable. That's the price I paid for ventilation. The cushion has to be stiffer so the air can get through.

 

[NScherry]

I took mine on a 370 mile one day round trip a couple days ago. Incredibly comfortable and quiet. No road fatigue at all.

 

[Vikingstaff]

In fact the regular leather Cherokee seats (the non vented ones) are much more comfortable. That's the price I paid for ventilation. The cushion has to be stiffer so the air can get through.

Interesting. Mine does not have the ventilated seats, and it was one of the two features I had originally wanted. I miss having them from my Yukon and Escalade. My wife’s MKZ has them, and they work very well in her car. Since it didn’t seem to impact comfort in those vehicles, I had assumed it wouldn't in these. I guess I got “lucky” in not having them since comfort is one of my major needs. Interesting heads up for those that would prioritize the comfort of the seat.

 

[sanghill]

My 2014 TH with cloth seats is very comfortable, even when bouncing around off road.
My only old folks issue is the left air conditioning vent blows cold air on my hand, even if I aim the vent away.
So I wear Winter golf gloves, keeps my hands warm and compresses my hand to support the muscles.
The Uconnect touch screen still works with gloves on.
Bilstein B6 struts and shocks help a lot too.
Need to keep the sun visor down to block the bright sky.
I think my seats have the lower back 'thing', but I don't use it.
Senior moment, I forget what the 'thing' is.

 

[Skidmark]

I think you mean "lumbar support". I don't use it either.

 

[Fj4080]

Back in 2016, we test-drove many small SUVs, and by far, for me, the Cherokee was the most comfortable by far. I'm 6'5" and for me everything was perfect. So we bought the 2016 Altitude ADII. We paid it off and we bought a 2022 Trailhawk Elite. I would buy another if Jeep keeps building them. Time will tell what replaces the Cherokee.

 

[Fj4080]

I took mine on a 370 mile one day round trip a couple days ago. Incredibly comfortable and quiet. No road fatigue at all.

I did a 14-hour drive from Reno to Sierra Vista AZ straight for a family emergency. Other than being tired I felt great. And im no spring chicken.

 

[rumrunner]

I regularly drive a 400+ mile round tripper to see family. sometimes w/o staying overnight. I whole heartily agree that the Cherokee is a good family road runner. I imagine more so w/ highway tires such as mine, but I also agree that the interior is quite comfortable regardless of what is going on outside or underneath

 

[Gator]

agree on comfort, wife has an X3, not comfortable at all, if the X3 was mine, would have traded it!

 

[JWorld19TH-E]

I did South Florida to Colorado last August and this Jeep was an absolute delight the whole way. The tranny does do some weird stuff when ICC is turned on. I know many people have mentioned it as well but other than the weird gear settings it was a blast!

 

[yodog]

I did South Florida to Colorado last August and this Jeep was an absolute delight the whole way. The tranny does do some weird stuff when ICC is turned on. I know many people have mentioned it as well but other than the weird gear settings it was a blast!

what is icc?

 

[MKC CZ]

what is icc?

Intelligent cruise control

 

[Flybynightcru]

I think that's actually called ACC, Adaptive Cruise Control...😉😎

 

[MKC CZ]

I think that's actually called ACC, Adaptive Cruise Control...😉😎

I think ICC is what Nissan calls it but yes it's the same thing as ACC.

 

[JWorld19TH-E]

My bad it is ACC. lol

 

[rumrunner]

when I use (regular) cruise control I tap the up & down buttons as needed. it would be interesting to try the ACC system, especially drafting behind an 18 wheeler, hehe

in many areas cruise control is just not wise

 

[Vikingstaff]

I have used ACC on a few cars just to check it out. Not a fan at all!

I guess automatically speeding up and slowing down because the person in front of me cannot keep a constant speed on the freeway is just too dang annoying for me. I like setting cruise at a speed and going at a constant and predictable speed.

I have also wondered if ACC would hurt fuel efficiency…? It is inevitable to pile up behind an alternating speed person on the freeway with it. All that slowing down and then accelerating seems worse for fuel efficiency than just setting and holding the same speed. That said, I never ran it long enough to track mileage. I prefer not to have it, and if bundled with features, keep it off. Too annoying.

 

[Lindy]

I guess automatically speeding up and slowing down because the person in front of me cannot keep a constant speed on the freeway is just too dang annoying for me. I like setting cruise at a speed and going at a constant and predictable speed.

Exactly.

I drive 400 miles or more each week on the Freeways and I've come to the conclusion that 90 percent of drivers don't even know how to use their cruise control. One minute they are going 70, then 80, then back down to 70..etc..etc. Come on, pick a speed and drive it, it's not hard, especially when cruise control will do it for you. It's one of pet peeves while driving...

 

[Vikingstaff]

Come on, pick a speed and drive it, it's not hard, especially when cruise control will do it for you. It's one of pet peeves while driving...

100%! Absolutely one of my greatest pet peeves when driving. That and people in the left hand passing lane, doing the same speed as the person next to them in the right hand lane. D’oh!