If you want a hybrid compact SUV and you are choosing between a 2027 Jeep Cherokee and a Hyundai Tucson, the Cherokee hybrid is rated to tow more and comes with four wheel drive from the base model, while the Tucson offers a plug in hybrid with an electric range. The Jeep Cherokee vs Hyundai Tucson choice comes down to what you pull, how far you drive and whether you can plug in at home. To see what we have listed now, browse new Jeep Cherokee inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks.
Our Tucson figures come from Hyundai Canada's Tucson page as we read it on November 4, 2026. That page lists the 2026 model, so every Tucson figure here is a 2026 figure, the latest that page publishes. Our Jeep Cherokee towing capacity guide covers the Cherokee's ratings in detail.
Key Takeaways
- The verdict: buy the 2027 Cherokee for a hybrid that tows more and offers a Trailhawk with a two speed low range, and buy the 2026 Tucson for a plug in hybrid you can charge at home.
- The Cherokee hybrid tows more: Stellantis Canada rates the 2027 Cherokee to tow up to 1,587 kg (3,500 lb) when properly equipped, and Hyundai Canada rates the 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid at up to 2,000 lb.
- Both drive all four wheels: Stellantis Canada lists Jeep Active Drive I 4x4 with Selec Terrain as standard on the base 2027 Cherokee and Active Drive II with a two speed low range on the new Trailhawk, and Hyundai Canada says every current Tucson trim has all wheel drive as standard.
- The Tucson offers a plug in hybrid: Hyundai Canada lists a 2026 Tucson Plug in Hybrid at 268 hp and 271 lb ft with 51 kilometres of all electric range, and the 2027 Cherokee is a hybrid without a plug.
- Winter tires come first: four wheel drive helps you get moving, and winter tires help you stop and steer.
Jeep Cherokee vs Hyundai Tucson Side by Side
| What You Compare | 2027 Jeep Cherokee | 2026 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrains | 1.6L turbo hybrid, 210 hp and 230 lb ft, eCVT | 2.5L with an eight speed automatic; Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid with a six speed automatic; the Plug in Hybrid at 268 hp and 271 lb ft |
| Plug in | No; a hybrid without a plug | Plug in Hybrid available, 51 km of all electric range |
| Maximum towing, hybrid | Up to 1,587 kg (3,500 lb) when properly equipped | Up to 2,000 lb (about 907 kg) for the Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid |
| Maximum towing, gas only | No gas only Cherokee | Up to 3,500 lb (about 1,588 kg) with the 2.5L |
| Fuel, combined | Up to 6.3 L/100 km (Stellantis Canada); Trailhawk 7.5 L/100 km, Jeep brand estimate | 6.7 L/100 km for the 2026 Tucson Hybrid, which Hyundai Canada gives as the NRCan rating |
Each Cherokee figure comes from Stellantis Canada's 2027 information and its September 30 and October 16, 2026, releases. Every Tucson cell comes from Hyundai Canada's page for the 2026 model, which prints towing in pounds only, so the kilograms are our conversion. Ask our team to confirm any rating for the exact Cherokee you are looking at.
Where the Cherokee Wins
More Towing From a Hybrid
Stellantis Canada's October 16, 2026, release rates the 2027 Cherokee to tow up to 1,587 kg (3,500 lb) when properly equipped, and Jeep Canada notes that options, passengers and cargo can lower that figure. Hyundai Canada rates the 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid at up to 2,000 lb, about 907 kg by our conversion. Hyundai Canada does rate the 2026 Tucson with the gas only 2.5L at up to 3,500 lb, so the Cherokee's edge is getting that rating with a hybrid.
If a small camper or a boat for summer weekends at Lake Manitoba is part of the plan, weigh it loaded and compare that number with the rating for the exact vehicle before you choose.
A Low Range on the Trailhawk
Stellantis Canada lists Jeep Active Drive I 4x4 with Selec Terrain as standard equipment on the base 2027 Cherokee, and its October 16, 2026, release gives the new Cherokee Trailhawk Active Drive II 4x4 with a two speed power transfer unit, a 2.92 low range ratio and a 37.5:1 crawl ratio. Hyundai Canada says every current Tucson trim has all wheel drive as standard, so both put power to all four wheels, and the Cherokee adds a Trailhawk with a two speed low range for rougher trails. On a graded grid road outside Portage la Prairie, either one helps on loose gravel and drifted patches, taken slowly.
A Lower Combined Fuel Figure
Stellantis Canada's October 16, 2026, release gives the 2027 Cherokee up to 6.3 L/100 km combined, and its September 30, 2026, release gives the new Trailhawk a Jeep brand estimated 7.5 L/100 km combined, so the lower figure is not the Trailhawk's. Hyundai Canada gives the 2026 Tucson Hybrid a combined 6.7 L/100 km, which it says is the NRCan rating. The two figures come from different sources, so for the exact 2027 rating, check Natural Resources Canada's fuel consumption ratings search tool once that year is listed.
Where the Tucson Wins
A Plug in Hybrid You Can Charge at Home
Hyundai Canada lists a 2026 Tucson Plug in Hybrid with an all electric range of 51 kilometres from a 13.8 kWh battery, and says it makes 268 hp and 271 lb ft. If you can plug in every night in Portage la Prairie and your round trip to work is short, some of your driving can be electric. Stellantis Canada's release describes the 2027 Cherokee as a hybrid without a plug, and Jeep Canada's Cherokee page says it uses regenerative technology to recharge its battery while driving.
Three Powertrain Choices
Hyundai Canada lists three powertrains for the 2026 Tucson: the 2.5L, a Hybrid and a Plug in Hybrid. The 2027 Cherokee comes with one, the 1.6L turbo hybrid at 210 hp and 230 lb ft. A buyer who wants a gas only engine or a plug has a choice in the Tucson lineup that the Cherokee does not offer.
Living With Either One in a Manitoba Winter
Cold starts. A minus 30 morning is hard on any vehicle, hybrid or not. Stellantis Canada lists heated front seats on every 2027 Cherokee, and remote start and a heated steering wheel from the Laredo up. Ask our team whether the window sticker of the Cherokee you want shows an engine block heater, and plug it in the way its manufacturer directs. Our service department installs block heaters, so you can book a block heater installation with our service team.
Winter tires. Neither one's drive system stops it on glare ice. Four wheel drive helps you get moving; winter tires help you stop and steer on ice and packed snow. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program. Manitoba Public Insurance's September 4, 2026, release says "only manufacturer designated winter tires that display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol will be eligible", and Manitoba Public Insurance sets who qualifies. As of October 1, 2026, all weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our MPI Winter Tire Program explainer covers how the program works.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the 2027 Jeep Cherokee if you want a hybrid that Stellantis Canada rates to tow up to 1,587 kg (3,500 lb) when properly equipped, four wheel drive on every trim for grid roads around Portage la Prairie, and nothing to plug in.
Buy the 2026 Hyundai Tucson if you can charge at home and want the Plug in Hybrid's 51 kilometres of electric range, or if you would rather choose between a gas only engine, a hybrid and a plug in hybrid.
If you are weighing the Cherokee against its Jeep siblings, our Jeep Cherokee vs Grand Cherokee comparison and our Jeep Compass vs Jeep Cherokee comparison cover them.
FAQs
Which tows more, the Jeep Cherokee or the Hyundai Tucson?
Between the hybrids, the Cherokee. Stellantis Canada rates the 2027 Cherokee to tow up to 1,587 kg (3,500 lb) when properly equipped, and Hyundai Canada rates the 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid at up to 2,000 lb. Hyundai Canada rates the 2026 Tucson with the gas only 2.5L at up to 3,500 lb.
Is the Jeep Cherokee a plug in hybrid like the Tucson?
No. Stellantis Canada's October 16, 2026, release describes the 2027 Cherokee as a hybrid without a plug, and Jeep Canada's Cherokee page says it uses regenerative technology to recharge its battery while driving. Hyundai Canada lists a 2026 Tucson Plug in Hybrid with 51 kilometres of all electric range.
Does every 2027 Jeep Cherokee have four wheel drive?
Yes. Stellantis Canada lists Jeep Active Drive I 4x4 with Selec Terrain as standard equipment on the base 2027 Cherokee, and Active Drive II 4x4 with a two speed low range on the Trailhawk. Ask our team to confirm the drive system on the window sticker of the exact Cherokee.
Is there a new Jeep Cherokee for sale near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
Our new Jeep Cherokee inventory page shows any Cherokee we have listed at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. If the trim you want is not listed when you look, ask our team whether a 2027 Cherokee can be ordered for you. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
The 2027 Jeep Cherokee brings a hybrid rated to tow up to 1,587 kg (3,500 lb) when properly equipped and four wheel drive on every trim; the 2026 Hyundai Tucson brings a plug in hybrid with an electric range and a choice of three powertrains. These Cherokee figures are for the 2027 model year, so if the Cherokee you look at is a 2026, its window sticker is the final word on how it was built.
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Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie
