Size-wise and, even more so, weight-wise, the Cherokee doesn't really line up
against other compact crossovers.
Not exact matches
The
crossover, which actually straddles the line between
compact and midsize, is right in the thick of it
against the likes of
other notable players — the Audi Q5, the Acura RDX, the BMW X3, the Lexus NX and at least another half - dozen rivals.
That's not to say the automaker hasn't competed at all
against the CR - V, RAV4 and
other compact crossovers, such as the Ford Escape, Chevrolet Equinox and Mitsubishi Outlander, however.
If the need is specifically for a Japanese
compact luxury
crossover then the Acura is worth taking a closer look, but do yourself a favour and drive one back to back
against other rivals so you can find out if the premium is worth it for you.
Slotting below the BYD Song
compact crossover, it was BYD's first entry to the subcompact
crossover market competing
against other subcompact
crossovers such as the Taiwanese Luxgen U5.
When it lands, the next - generation RAV4 will compete in the crowded
compact crossover segment
against models like the Honda CR - V, its arch enemy the Mazda CX - 5, the Subaru Forester, and the Hyundai Tucson, among
others.