LOCAL BUYER'S GUIDE

Laredo, Limited or the new Trailhawk: three Cherokee trims, one hybrid 4x4, and the question of which one belongs in a Falmouth driveway.

Key Numbers

• Laredo from $38,130 and Limited from $40,130 before destination; Trailhawk from $42,630 before destination
• All three share the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid with 210 hp, 4x4 and up to 3,500 lbs towing when properly equipped
• Laredo adds heated seats and remote start; Limited adds leatherette, a heated steering wheel and a power liftgate
• The Laredo, Limited and Trailhawk are in…

Key Numbers

• Five tops: body-color Freedom Top hardtop, black Freedom Top hardtop, premium black Sunrider soft top, black Sunrider for the hardtop and the Sky One-Touch power top
• Jeep calls the Sky One-Touch power top class-exclusive and the toolless door removal class-exclusive
• Wrangler prices start at $38,630 for the 2-door Sport and $41,635 for the 4-door Sport, including destination
• A heated steering wheel is standard on the Rubicon, Sahara and Rubicon X
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Quick Answer

• Oversand driving at Sandy Neck requires a town of Barnstable ORV sticker, four-wheel drive and tire deflation.
• The 2026 Jeep Recon has full-time active four-wheel drive, a standard rear electronic locking differential and 265/70R18 all-terrain tires.
• Ground clearance is 9.1 inches, with a 33.8-degree approach angle and a 33.1-degree departure angle.
• EPA range is 222 miles combined and 250 miles in city driving (fueleconomy.gov).
• The 3.0-cubic-foot front trunk is sealed and separate from the cabin, which is where the recovery kit rides.

Quick Answer

• Every 2026 Jeep Compass ships as a 4x4; the front-drive version other compact SUVs sell is not built here.
• Five trims use Jeep Active Drive; the Trailhawk uses Active Drive Low, which adds a low range.
• Ground clearance is 8.1 inches, or 8.6 inches on the Trailhawk.
• Pricing opens at $29,550 before the $1,995 destination charge.
• Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard on the base Latitude.