Toyota RAV4 vs Jeep Cherokee

Toyota RAV4 vs Jeep Cherokee: Safety

The feeling of knowing your car can keep you protected from lots of potentially dangerous situations is second to none. The RAV4 and the Cherokee are both very safe vehicles, with many similar safety technologies, such as a Lane Departure Alert, emergency braking, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and a backup camera.

That being said, there are a few different features that separate the RAV4 from the Cherokee in the safety department, the first of which is the standard Road Sign Assist. This system can detect upcoming road signs and alert you to what’s ahead no matter what the conditions are.

Another feature that will make RAV4 drivers feel confident and comfortable is standard Safety Connect®, which can help you out in many different situations. When the airbags are deployed, a member of Toyota’s 24/7 response center will attempt to speak with you to find out if you need assistance. They can send ambulances, tow trucks, and/or law enforcement.

You can also call for help at any time with the SOS button located inside the vehicle, which will connect you with a response center. If the vehicle is stolen, the response team will partner with local law enforcement to track it down by using its built-in GPS technology.

While the Jeep Cherokee does have an SOS feature that can dispatch help to your location, it’s an available feature.

Toyota vs Jeep: Standard Engine

Are you ready for incredible power? If so, then you’re going to love the performance of the Toyota RAV4 and the Jeep Cherokee. Both are outfitted with high-quality standard engines, but the RAV4 can offer you a little more power thanks to a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.

Jeep Cherokee drivers won’t have as much power if they opt for the standard 2.4L Tigershark® Multiair®2 4-cylinder engine that produces 180 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque.

RAV4 vs Cherokee: Infotainment

While driving either the Toyota RAV4 or Jeep Cherokee is entertaining enough, that feeling can always be heightened when you have access to your favorite songs, podcasts, and more. Both SUVs provide easy ways to connect your mobile device thanks to Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™.

The big differences here are that the RAV4 can offer you an immersive, available 11-speaker audio system from JBL®, and the Cherokee offers an available 9-speaker system by Alpine®. While both vehicles offer built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspots, it’s a standard feature in the RAV4, so you won’t have to include it as an add-on like you would with the Cherokee.

Toyota RAV4 vs Jeep Cherokee: Verdict

You truly can’t do better than the Toyota RAV4 and Jeep Cherokee when it comes to SUVs that put the fun back into driving. However, for drivers near Leesburg, The Villages, Apopka, Mount Dora, and Clermont, Florida, Phillips Toyota believes the RAV4 wins this battle based on standard safety features, a more powerful standard engine, and more advanced infotainment options.

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