Car financing: red 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk in Farmbrook

The 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk for buyers

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is what to know about the 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk before buying one.

What to check on the Cherokee

There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 328 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, engine and unknown or other. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

Engine and fuel

The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with all-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.

A combined rating of 10.6 L/100 km works out to about 32 litres per 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $16.43. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Good uses for the Cherokee

It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.

Space, size and seats

It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.

Try before you buy

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If the Cherokee is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

Narrowing it down

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Compare the Trailhawk with the other trims of the same year before you decide.

The cost of driving it

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $164.30 at our price setting. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

Farmbrook and the Cherokee

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Farmbrook. Farmbrook is about 509 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

When you know your dates

Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.