Is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk the BEST off road CUV value?

The Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk has been refreshed for 2019 and is ready for some off roading. Under the hood is a 2.0L inline-4 turbocharged engine producing 270 HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. It's suspension, wheels and tires have been fined tuned for the off road enthusiast. On the inside there is tons of space, and all the technology you yearn for. Is the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk the best bang for your buck when it come to and off road CUV?

[@sothatsprettyneat]

The flat black portion on the hood is to reduce glare, not necessarily just aesthetic

[@mmahtnart8986]

Thumbs up for the full size spare.

[@mmahtnart8986]

@@hughdeclan1707Are you trying to tell me something? I don't do Instagram. Shoot your best shot. I know who you are (-;

[@mmahtnart8986]

Good that the grill goes up with the hood. Easy to clean radiator/etc. area. Good clearance as well.

[@chadlazzara]

After watching your evaluation I decided to purchase a trail hawk. Your video was extremely helpful and I love this SUV. This model is just right for me.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so very awesome! Congrats and thank you for letting me share it with you!

[@andreas956]

Still happy with the car? Any problems?

[@chadlazzara]

@@andreas956 I just looked down at the phone and there you were. The trail hawk is just right. The engineers at Jeep got it just right. Only wish there was a CD player installed. I just figure that CD’s are out of date. A cousin is thinking about a Trail Hawk so I let him try mine out. Who knows, but he did like it.

[@andreas956]

@@chadlazzara Thanks for your quick answer! I'm just worried about the many bad problems that I have read about for the Jeep cherokee. Have you had any weird and unexpected engine or transmission issues?

[@chadlazzara]

@@andreas956 Before purchasing the Trailhawk I owned a base Cherokee for 4 years. I had one engine issue but the dealer gave me a brand new loaner to use for one day while the cherokee was repaired. It was fixed overnight and no further problems.

[@LS1007]

I like it but I would get the V6. I had a ‘93 Cherokee with the 4.0 inline six which was a great engine. Thanks for sharing it Joe. Shout out to “Big Guns” for all the great camera work! Nice review! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

L S I’m so glad you liked this one!

[@winter4618]

I love my 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk.

[@Nothingness2345]

This vehicle has humbled my life

[@mmahtnart8986]

I like the dual functional exhaust tips.

[@AnikMahmood]

This is the best small SUV out there no doubt for the practicality, comfort, and offroading, period.

[@ryankenney4558]

I’m thinking the same thing, nobody rly gives it the recognition tho

[@jamesdietz6188]

I had a 1994 cherokee sport, then .oved to the 04 grand and now a 19 trailhawk cherokee. Love my jeeps!!! Btw the flat black on the hood is for glare that would come from light bars off the hood.

[@hsingh0243]

God bless my raitis rides its makes my depression goes away

[@soycervantesjr]

Hope you're feeling better my guy. I'm here if you need to talk about anything.

[@johnferreyra17]

Thanks for the great review! You're making my choices more difficult..

[@PSVitaFan]

Keep the videos coming Thanks

[@RaitisRides]

John Hojnowski you got it my friend.

[@TheJaguarMex]

Love my 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus makes me enjoy my drives.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so happy to hear that!

[@sachemrock]

Hi Joe, my friend bought a new Cherokee Trail Hawk in 2015 and he loves it. He owned a 2002 Jeep Liberty before this and this vehicle is far superior. His has the more radical front end styling but it’s still a real handsome vehicle finished in the dark green metallic with the black hood pad. Definitely his best Jeep he ever purchased. Lastly, his has the Pentastar V6 so I think it’s slightly quicker than the turbo 4 version you tested.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that gerat input!

[@jollietalvarez8560]

I own one, plus land cruiser, Range Rover, truck, Yukon Denali, this is AWESOME

[@UncleBildo]

'19 Trailhawk 2.0 9 speed...... way more impressed than I suspected I'd be a year ago........

[@dizznewzz7434]

Good review 😎not fake buttons on steering wheel though, its the ACC controls on the fully loaded Trailhawk model.

[@mikeh5928]

I have a wrangler JL rubicon but i do like the looks of these trailhawks.

[@candycorn04]

Love my '19 Latitude Plus with the Altitude package. Saved over 300 lbs going FWD and with the turbo 2.0 has tons of power. Feels just a tad quicker than my 3.2 L v6 FWD '15 Latitude that ran a 14.803 1/4 mile! Yes, I took my Jeep to the strip!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so really incredible! Thanks for sharing that Tom!

[@sheldonfingerman7005]

Nice review. I have an '18 Trailhawk with the 6 and love it.

[@maryhicks9239]

I'm very serious about buying a new one by now. Vehicle. Fact, I'd like to have a jeep. I wish I could talk to an honest person, a. Christian would b nice. This is first time I 've shopped alone Help I need to see the prices before I can concider.

[@maryhicks9239]

I will have a 2005 Chrysler van with stow and go seats , the seats lay flat into the floor and can carry storage in there. The van is very clean and there isn't anything wrong that I know of in fact when I do have a problem I have it corrected I have all the receipts of anything that's done even oil changes the only thing that I know of that's wrong is the headliners falling down and I I'm not going to fix that I was told that I got an estimate anyway and it was around 4:00 to $500 here in Oroville but my friend got hers replaced in yuba City for I think it was $300 or maybe less so I just wanted totally v honest about anything wrong and it's only got 80,000 miles on it or 84,000mi's looks great', runs great.

[@davecollins7600]

One of the best ideas I would suggest..show the window sticker when explaining what it has for options. Thats more of a totally base model than anything!

[@ElectricDanielBoone]

I have a 2017 TH and it's great. Almost 28 mpg on the highway and it's pretty good in the sticks too!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your great ownership input!

[@mikeriv60]

28 mpg with a TH ?? @ 70 mph?

[@La-yt1wr]

I like this design and the pre refresh the Cherokee especially that generation was the Jeep that’s supposed to be different than the other Jeeps but I guess some people doesn’t like different

[@envsurf]

Love them Inner bits

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share them with you!

[@Benansioo]

I like your reviews. keep it up! already clicked the subscribe button btw :)

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for joining the Raiti's Rides family! I really appreciate your support!

[@gerhardschemel3565]

Called recovery hooks it called a rally strip to reduce any glare off the hood. Speaking of the hood when did it get decided to not have a engine compartment light? Or a light in the center console? Lots of missed items. Owner of a 2019 Cherokee TH E with 49,700 miles

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

Awesome awesome review Joe OMG AHHHH LOL. This 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is absolutely BONKERS. I love the Wranglers, Grand Cherokee's, Cherokee's, and Compasses. Love the way this 1 looks for sure. Would love to see a 2019 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 1 day, actually all of the Trailhawk model trims. Thanks Joe.

[@NOLIFENECKBEARD]

Going from a 2009 journey sxt I want one so badddddd this thing looks so sick plus with a v6 over the renegade and compass i4 is a no-brainer

[@RaitisRides]

You will love it!

[@mystictk4149]

It’s a really nice looking SUV

[@hsingh0243]

Thanks for showing key fob bro

[@Motosthetic]

Great video. I wanted to point out the trans is a 9-Speed ZF 948TE. Assuming the Wiki is correct.

[@wtre428476]

Same ground height as a Crosstrek...8.7...I like the look/style...I like the motor. Good power...like the interior ....I really like the price The only thing that gives me pause is the repair record ...less then the industry standard. Maybe they improved. Cause it looks like a winner to me...

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you liked this one William!

[@richki.24]

Nice looking ride ...

[@rickokemp1244]

Clip 9:54 the "fake buttons" are for parking assist and adaptive cruise control on my loaded Jeep Cherokee... they are if you purchase those features...

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

[@mmahtnart8986]

I like the white letter tires.

[@fallguy4209]

The flat black on the hood is to prevent sun glare

[@haqi9fly]

The reason the jeep emblem on the hood sits on top and not embedded because it makes it more flexible for modification and that contribute to other businesses. jeep knows what they're doing.

[@hubsanrcproductions7222]

Please keep yourself safe from Hurricane Dorian it is expected to be a Category 4 storm with wind gusts of 130 miles per hour by the time it makes landfall.

[@RaitisRides]

I will! We are prepared here! Thanks for your care!

[@devinduda8365]

I love my 2019 limited v6!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one Devin!

[@reviewcars5338]

Amazing! I love the car 🚗!!!

[@kjchicago1]

Have you done a review/report on the 2019 Jeep Compass Trailhawk?

[@RaitisRides]

Not yet but stay tuned!

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

I have heard they have lots of transmission issues but that may be in earlier ones then this

[@armysgtrandom3555]

The flat black on the hood is for glare when you are off roading 😊

[@juliousantonio6386]

My favorite car

[@whatevernevermind5960]

This, along with the Renegade Trailhawk, Forester and RAV4 Trail, are the best off-road crossovers in North America.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you liked this one.

[@i_lunardi8504]

The compass does the job too

[@lournepjb.d7296]

@@i_lunardi8504 no you didn’t

[@windanthonystream]

The blank buttons on the steering wheel is for adaptive cruise control that this one doesn’t have.

[@joeamith838]

and the blank spots on the key fob are for the remote start which this vehicle doesn't have.

[@jarodcrazyindian]

The best offroad SUV for sure.

[@bschell1969]

With you on that hood. Wish it had at least a little bit of a power bulge Under the black bit. I also liked the old light and front end setup but I know I’m pretty alone in that one lol. I liked the juke too. Quirky is cool to me always. Just not the Aztec, we can all hate those equally 🤣

[@RaitisRides]

Very good points Brian!

[@tafadzwakvlogs7406]

Can you please do an in-depth review on the 2020 Jeep Compass North.

[@RaitisRides]

I will get that together for you!

[@tafadzwakvlogs7406]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾. I’m looking to get one in a few weeks but not without Raiti’s Rides seal of approval !!!

[@TheFacelessMan82]

I like this more than the Rav 4 TRD off road and the Subaru forester sport.

[@TjD__99]

I like the look of the New Cherokee Trail Hawk, however I kinda wish with leather seats they were heated and ventilated. Also when Joe showed the Key fob you can see that that trail hawk model, it didn't have the Auto start which is wrong.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective on this Trail Hawk.

[@davecollins7600]

Thats just the base model without anything extra. When you move into the option packages including the "elite" then you get heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, Lane departure, parallel parking assist, auto hatchback, sunroof, etc. Would have been best to see the window sticker so you could see how few options this one actually had. Fact I only saw 3 options total on this one..the 2.0L Turbo (+$500), the cold weather group(floormats and maybe block heater), and the tow package. Trust me I love my 2019 TH Elite. Everything but the sunroof was what I wanted with the V6.

[@iamsammuiga]

1st viewer from Kenya, Africa

[@RaitisRides]

sam muiga thanks for being here man friend!

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Yeah I'm pretty sure it's the number one crossover especially If you add a 2-in lift on top of the factory 1 in lift... it's not even close for the rest of them.

[@kjchicago1]

Joe, this is one terrific 2019 Jeep Trail Hawk, Don't you agree? And it goes from 0-60 and beyond!

[@RaitisRides]

I actually really enjoyed this Trail Hawk.

[@mikeciaccio6086]

Dude, the "dead buttons" in vehicle controls and on key fob are options your test trailhawk were lacking...unlike my almost fully loaded '14 KL. Your test trim level was missing some optional groups like Safety, Technology, Comfort/Convenience -- which included remote start, panic alarm & remote lift gate buttons on fob. And a 4-cylinder turbo on a trail-rated 4x4 with a tow package?? Can only tow 1500 lbs...they could have given you a loaded v6 for the video, just sayin'.

[@damiienevo4053]

Raiti-which Engine would you recommend??!! The V6 Or The V4 turbo The horsepower is 270 each but there is much more torque in the turbo

[@Unforgiven118]

id lean towards the v6 for reliability.

[@TomJones-pv2iw]

I saw that someone in another review mentioned Premium fuel is recommended for the turbo. Although the V6 might be thirstier.

[@Gunnychief]

Bought this yesterday. Can I turn off the auto 4wd?

[@sketchart3d]

Super nice

[@EvilEvoVIII]

Does anyone know what the point of the little slot is between the cupholders and the armrest at around 8:37? I have a 2019 Trailhawk and I'm stumped at what the point of this is.

[@BHUFF]

Like what I’am seeing, looks like it would do everything i need , will have to cross shop it against the new bronco sport

[@miguelircontar]

Glad the headlights aren’t divorced and aren’t all over the place

[@mmahtnart8986]

I'm watching this review again cause I kind'a like this vehicle.

[@RaitisRides]

It's growing on me as well!

[@mmahtnart8986]

@@RaitisRides Thanks for doing that review. I like that jeep (-;

[@Mr_Chris77]

I like the Cherokee. I really do. The V6 would be my choice and it has great capability, especially with ground clearance. Would I ever lay actual money out for one? I test drove one two years ago. Had it down between the Cherokee and the Escape. I went with the Escape because of reliability. I just can't trust FCA. I really wish Jeep would spin off into their own company. Then I may come back. Really miss my 2000 Cherokee with the straight six. That thing could drive in and out of anything!!!

[@michaelconlin5614]

Bet your Ford doesn't last another year

[@Mr_Chris77]

@@michaelconlin5614 it's lasted two so far with 56k on the odometer and not one hiccup. Time will tell. So how much do you want to bet about it lasting another year?

[@michaelconlin5614]

My teenage me is speaking. I still hate Fords. My dad bought a year old Galaxie 500 in '69. He passed up on a Fury 111. They got rid of that car 5 years later and replaced it with a new Satellite wagon. Kept that to '84. Growing up we had Plymouths so I'm a Mopar fan. This past weekend I rented a Focus. Just wondered why I couldn't reset the radio stations.not right...and the backup camera was a bit larger than my wallet..that Galaxy replaced a '60 Plymouth.

[@james2042]

May I ask where you get your reliability statistics?

[@Mr_Chris77]

@@james2042 Google. FCA reliability. Done.

[@hsingh0243]

U r a car teacher

[@edelacerda07]

Can we get a review on a grand Cherokee trail hawk

[@terriwilliams6816]

Can you do a video for the new jeep Cherokee 2022/23?

[@RaitisRides]

Stay tuned!

[@whatevernevermind5960]

I wish that FCA 2.0 Turbo revved higher. It revs about as high as a diesel.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@ranger_six8876]

The fake buttons are there because the dealership was skimpy on the options. This Jeep is missing the adaptive cruise control and the power liftgate

[@matthewrekasius8831]

How does this do In snow with stock tires?

[@WestCoastPCbuilder]

Is it at least under 7 seconds to 60 ?

[@Muttspank]

Hey Raities Do they give you options on trims to review or do they just say here review this?

[@james2042]

Since hes at a dealership he can ask to look at whatever they have on hand. Press models directly from the oem there usually isnt a say

[@mmahtnart8986]

I like it.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you liked this one!

[@michaelortner6224]

Do it do 4 low and 4 high?

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

I miss my 2014 Cherokee. I lost it in a bad car crash :(

[@RaitisRides]

Michael Miller I hope you came out okay with it.

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

I have been in accidents before. This is the first one where the experience was painful. However, other than spraining my back, I came out if it unscathed. My Cherokee was not so lucky. It got totaled out and I got a $10,000 check. I eventually plan to buy a Jeep Wrangler or some kind of pickup truck, but circumstances prevent me from doing so at the moment.

[@67wildwolf]

That black area you zonked has a function. It cuts glare off the hood while driving. So that's a zonk issued to you for your lack of knowledge. You could have also mentioned that the 2.0 turbo is the same engine also found in the wrangler. And it has more torque than the v6. Other than that not a bad video.

[@optimusprime5166]

$33k, I was thinking 43k that's a nice car for that price.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@Costarica-mq8el]

I'll wait for next 3 years then pick it up for 15k because this model and compass model drop's over 50% value in 3 years. just any one who had one when trading in one or these two model. a 3 years old with 40K miles on them. That's why I never buy a new car/suv/truck I get one that 3 years Certified.

[@optimusprime5166]

@@Costarica-mq8el I guess your right but 3 years is kinda long.

[@KB-dg2ze]

When you get all the options it is about 43k I just purchase a new 2019 model loaded 43k - 10k in discounts and rebates....before you buy a cherokee of any type check for the recalls on mopar.com there are 9 total....and very important because 1 recall calls for engine replacement! I had one for some airbag sensor but the dealer has already completed the work. Also when you run the vin on mopar.com it will tell you if your vehicle has had the recall work done.

[@el_Contra]

actually it should be 55k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wbwayne8887]

Since it's a Jeep, it may be the best offroad value, especially considering most in it's class aren't serious offroaders anyway. However I would never buy it, because of Jeep's reliability ratings and interior quality. Would rather buy a preowned much more capable offroader if it was my decision.

[@TomJones-pv2iw]

The turbo is recommended to have Premium fuel for best performance and fuel economy. How much that offsets the cost of the thirstier V6 is a good question. Premium fuels can add up to a lot more when filling your tank.

[@bubbleboi3422]

U should review the track hawk

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Cherokee doesn't come in Trsckhawk edition.

[@bubbleboi3422]

Kenneth Curtis the grand Cherokee track hawk but a Cherokee track hawk would be cool

[@Christopher-fp2ks]

super great job n video super excited content I really love ur video s Joe and I sent you a email god bless brother

[@RaitisRides]

Christopher 1995 thanks man! I will check my email.😊👍🏻

[@thebiggestbush]

suv looks great. But will it stand the test of time???

[@jasond82]

Needs a black headliner.

[@jasonlockwood7395]

Can do 2021 jeep cherokee trailhawk

[@cokemachine62590]

You mentioned color-matched door handles. Is there a car out there that doesn’t color-match their door handles or what?

[@RaitisRides]

Carrera11STi yes there are still cars that don’t have that. Plus trucks & SUVs.

[@temur72]

My truck f150 (flat black) and Nissan 370z ( sliver grey) are not colour matched

[@james2042]

There is a massive disconnect between what reviewers get and what people buy. Reviewers always get upper end trims with things like colormached handles, while most vehicles sold just have black/chrome handles. This isnt only about handles though, there are a lot of things like that where the quality plummets on the volume models that people never see in reviews

[@sachemrock]

I don’t agree James, if you research the vehicle you are considering and are willing to pay for the premium model, then that’s what you get!

[@james2042]

Dont you have an evacuation to be following?

[@andrewkomninos6818]

Please test drive a 2019 Audi Q3 Thanks

[@RaitisRides]

I am trying to get my hands on one! Stay tuned!

[@556suppressor]

@@RaitisRides Test a 2020 or 2021 Q3 Thanks.

[@driveshift]

Put that 2.0T FCA motor in the Fiat 124 Spider🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you Marlowe!

[@MrGnomeSayin]

I just bought one of these a month ago. Mine has a little more features than the one shown here. However I cant tout the Sport drive mode enough. I have the V6 version and it actually has alot of juice. I've driven other "sport modes" in SUVs and this Jeep Trailhawk crushes the competition. Also living in Minnesota I'm really looking forward to driving this in winter.

[@thebeast9606]

Jon Zimmer I live in Minnesota as well and drive a 2005 Mitsubishi Montero Limited and love it but am thinking about getting a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, but kinda like this Cherokee. I’d love to hear about how yours does in the snow this winter, especially if we get as much snow as we’ve been getting the last few years (my Montero crushed the snow BTW...😁).

[@niredkralc4792]

Raities what are the 3 engine types. I need a v6

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective on this one! I appreciate you watching!

[@dfw1fast143]

Don’t care for the color scheme, but other than that if you like to off-road plus have a family to haul then she’s worth looking at. And 33K isn’t that bad.

[@petecampbell963]

This has a 9-speed transmission, not an 8-speed and it is notorious for being slow in response time. I was wondering if you noticed if they fixed the problem with that.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for that info! I believe that it has be rectified.

[@me-sy3bl]

Does anybody know if the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk can be flat towed behind an RV, and if so how? Thank you

[@RaitisRides]

That is a great question!

[@jeffmorse645]

Yes, it can. Only the Trailhawk trim because it has the two speed transfer case. Basically, the Cherokee has to have the "Active Drive 2" option to be flat towed. The majority are sold with just Active Drive 1 and that can't be.

[@mmahtnart8986]

Dad gum it! That's not a bad price (-:

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@mmahtnart8986]

Fake buttons on the steering wheel are for future accessories.

[@jeanettefarris2798]

how is the A.C.output?

[@RaitisRides]

It was pretty good.

[@Unst0pableSk1ll]

Does the vehicle have bluetooth?

[@RaitisRides]

Yes it does!

[@fallguy4209]

The v6 is standard not optional.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for the assist!

[@Rcalderon518]

Didn’t mention the rear locker!

[@RaitisRides]

Sorry about that!

[@yzth3ory630]

Ok RR admittedly I’m a little late to the party on this one but ummm I’m just gonna come right out and say it ... Cherokee sales suck in the U.S. so Jeep needs to drop in a Hemi ... AWD ... benchmark a Macan S then give it some SRT love!!! 😂😂😂