2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus: What You Get—and What to Check

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus is a comfort-and-convenience step above Latitude, not an automatic upgrade to four-wheel drive or a stronger engine. Its useful additions include a power driver’s seat, upgraded cloth/vinyl upholstery and passive keyless entry with push-button start. Heated seats, a power liftgate and several safety aids depend on the individual vehicle’s equipment. Jeep’s 2019 equipment guide

For a used U.S.-market Cherokee, Latitude Plus makes sense if you want those everyday conveniences without requiring the Limited’s leather-trimmed cabin. Choose by engine, drivetrain, packages and condition, rather than the “Plus” badge alone.

What comes standard?

These are the main factory baseline features.

Feature	2019 Latitude Plus baseline
Seating	Cloth/premium-vinyl upholstery; eight-way power driver’s seat with four-way power lumbar adjustment
Front passenger seat	Manual adjustment
Entry and starting	Passive keyless entry and push-button start
Steering wheel	Leather-wrapped, with audio and cruise controls
Infotainment	Uconnect 4 with a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Audio	Six speakers and SiriusXM capability
Climate control	Manual air conditioning—not standard dual-zone automatic control
Exterior	17-inch Satin Carbon aluminum wheels, bright roof rails and deep-tint glass
Lighting and reversing	LED headlamps and fog lamps; rearview camera

Sources: Jeep’s equipment guide and U.S. brochure. The seat material is especially worth checking: a listing that calls it “leather” may be describing the vinyl portions, not factory leather-trimmed seating.

Compared with Latitude, the main reasons to pay more are the power driver’s seat, upholstery, passive entry and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter. You do not need Latitude Plus just to get CarPlay or Android Auto; both were also standard on the 2019 Latitude. 2019 trim equipment

Which options matter most?

Three groups can substantially change how useful a Latitude Plus is:

• Cold Weather Group: Heated front seats, heated steering wheel, remote start, windshield wiper de-icer, engine block heater and all-season floor mats. Look for this if cold-weather comfort is a priority.
• Comfort/Convenience Group: Power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, auto-dimming rearview mirror, security alarm, universal garage-door opener and a 115-volt outlet. This is the important package for buyers expecting “Plus” to include those conveniences.
• SafetyTec Group: Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection, rear parking assistance and upgraded mirrors. Verify it rather than assuming a rearview camera means these systems are present.

A panoramic sunroof and Alpine premium audio were also available. Jeep’s model-year equipment guide

SafetyTec has a production-date wrinkle. Jeep’s published guide lists it as optional, while a July 24, 2018 MoparInsiders report says it became standard on 2.4-liter, front-wheel-drive Latitude Plus models starting July 12, 2018. That does not establish that every Latitude Plus has it. Confirm the original window sticker or factory equipment record.

SafetyTec also is not the Technology Group. Jeep’s guide does not offer Latitude Plus the Technology Group containing adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with crash mitigation and LaneSense. If those are must-haves, investigate an appropriately equipped Limited or another eligible trim. Safety-package availability

Engines and 4WD: separate decisions

Latitude Plus offered three engines, all paired with a nine-speed automatic:

Engine	Availability	Factory-rated output
2.4-liter four-cylinder	Standard	180 hp; 171 lb-ft
3.2-liter V6	Optional	271 hp; 239 lb-ft
2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder	Optional	270 hp; 295 lb-ft

The turbo’s advantage over the V6 is torque, not a higher horsepower rating. Test the actual vehicle for your passing, hill-climbing and loaded-driving needs. Engine specifications and availability

Front-wheel drive and 4WD versions exist. Active Drive I is the single-speed 4WD system; optional Active Drive II adds low-range gearing and raised off-road suspension. The brochure lists Active Drive II for Latitude Plus with the V6 or turbo engine. Trailhawk instead brings Active Drive Lock with a locking rear differential, plus skid plates and all-terrain tires. For difficult trails, those are more relevant upgrades than Latitude Plus’s cabin features. Jeep’s drivetrain descriptions

For towing, Jeep advertised up to 4,500 pounds with the V6 and Trailer Tow Group. Do not apply that maximum to a 2.4-liter vehicle or assume an aftermarket hitch establishes the same rating. Verify the factory towing configuration and applicable limits before buying for a trailer. Factory towing requirements

What to check before buying used

Start with the VIN-specific equipment record, service history and an independent inspection. Test the touchscreen, phone integration, seat adjustment, climate controls and every fitted package feature. Drive from cold and fully warm, checking transmission engagement and shifts rather than judging the vehicle only at steady highway speed.

On a 2.4-liter example, ask specifically about oil consumption and related service work. FCA’s January 25, 2023 bulletin covers certain 2014–2019 Cherokees built on or before August 25, 2018, and describes an oil-consumption test and possible engine long-block replacement. It also requires confirmation that the applicable W20, W84 or W80 customer-satisfaction notification work was performed before proceeding under the warranty extension. Ask a Jeep dealer to check the vehicle’s campaign and repair history. FCA service bulletin

That bulletin specifies a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty extension from the in-service date, whichever comes first—not from your used-car purchase date. Have the dealer confirm VIN eligibility and any remaining coverage rather than assuming it still applies. Warranty-extension terms

Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup, too. A zero-open-recall result does not establish that non-safety service campaigns were completed.

Buying judgment: Favor Latitude Plus over Latitude when its seat and entry upgrades justify the actual asking-price difference. Compare it with Limited when you want leather-trimmed heated seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate control and an 8.4-inch screen—features Limited made standard. At used-car prices, a well-maintained, correctly equipped example is a better target than a higher badge with missing options or unresolved mechanical concerns. Limited’s standard equipment