After leaving a conspicuous hole in the Jeep lineup, the Cherokee is making a return. Despite the Cherokee’s lengthy production history and placement within an incredibly competitive market segment (compact SUVs), Jeep quietly killed off the model in 2023.

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee has arrived, and the new model brings the Cherokee back from a short hiatus in a new shape— and sporting an efficient hybrid powertrain.

Compared to the previous Cherokee, the 2026 model boasts 30% more cargo space, with 951 litres (33.6 cubic feet) with the seats upright; and 1,935L (68.3 cu ft) when folded. That’s more than the Ford Escape (1,722L) but lags the Toyota RAV4 (1,977L), Honda CR-V (2,030L), and Hyundai Tucson (2,108L).