This is a brand-new version of Jeep's popular mid-sized family SUV. It runs on a mix of gas and electricity (a hybrid) and this specific 'Overland' version is the fancy, high-end model.
This is a misheard name for the Subaru Solterra, which is a fully electric SUV made by Subaru. It is a quiet, battery-powered family car designed to handle light off-roading and bad weather. It was created as a joint project with Toyota, which sells a nearly identical version.
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I've done a full review of the all-new 6th generation Jeep Cherokee, the top trim overland.
It's strictly a hybrid now with 210 horsepower and standard all-wheel drive.
It's much roomier than Gen 5.
For the details, I highly suggest watching that review.
This video is about the self-parking feature, but first I will give you the cliff notes.
I really do like the look inside and out.
It gets a lot of compliments.
It's a hybrid and during my week it's been pretty much flawless.
I also like the driving dynamics.
It's crisp but never harsh and it's practical.
A family of four will find this very, very useful.
Negatives?
Well, this is a Jeep and the Trailhawk Edition is missing.
Also being a Jeep, I really feel like a standard spare tire should be mandatory.
This is a hybrid and the fuel economy is pretty good, but not as lofty as the Toyota RAV4.
And then there's the Stalantis reputation for reliability.
Not exactly top of the heap.
If the engineers have ironed out the kinks, this could be a very, very successful vehicle.
All right, let's get to the parking tech.
A self-parking Jeep, who to thunk it?
Toyota debuted the self-parking vehicle back in 2003, but it was really hard to use.
I remember needing the manual and then a couple hours to master the system.
It's gotten a lot better and it's so easy to use, I wanted to show it to you.
I've done it once.
This is the second time.
OK, just push this button here and move forward.
It's looking for a parking spot.
OK, push that, press and hold the brake pedal.
Press and hold the active park sense button for the entire maneuver.
Here we go.
Thinking, thinking, still thinking.
Now, you may not need this, but people who can't parallel park, they might.
It would be nice for them to have this.
It's a little bit on the slow side, but you know what?
It looks like it's really close to the curb.
And done.
Not bad, a little bit on the slow side, but we've all experienced people trying to back
in and they can't do it, so they go back out again and they try it again and they hold
up traffic.
So again, it has improved quite a bit.
These systems are great for avoiding wheel rash.
I'm impressed with how close this comes to the curb.
I've never had it hit the concrete.
With a little practice, the process does get faster.
Not all of these systems are this good.
I tried the Subaru Trailseekers Tech or Toyota Beezie Woodland, if you prefer.
It took a lot more time to figure out.
And being a man, I hate owner's manuals.
I guess it's a genetic thing.
So again, check out the full review of the 2026 Jeep Cherokee Overland or any of my other
car reviews.
My channel is all about great photography and sweating the details so you learn all
about the vehicle without the yammering on that other reviewer's do.
Because it's about the car, not about me.
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Thanks.
That's Driven.
I'm Tom Bult.
About this episode
Tom Bult puts the all-new sixth-generation Jeep Cherokee Overland hybrid to the test, focusing on its ParkSense self-parking technology. Before diving into the tech, he shares quick impressions of the SUV, praising its styling and driving dynamics while noting concerns over Stellantis reliability and the lack of a spare tire. The highlight is a real-time demonstration of the self-parking system. While slightly slow, the feature proves impressively accurate at avoiding wheel rash and navigating tight spaces, making it a genuine help for drivers who struggle with parallel parking.
The new 2026 Jeep Cherokee has a lot tech in it. For starters, a hybrid powertrain comes standard. And ParkSense self-parking technology is available in the top trim Overland version as an option. Self-parking systems are not new, but the Jeep tech is especially easy to figure out. It works when parallel plus forward and backward perpendicular parking. You may not need it on the trail but, for the spatially challenged, it could be handy in urban situations. We've all wished this tech on those who hold up traffic while they try to wedge their vehicle into a slot. Awkwardly. Tom Voelk gives it a try without looking at the owner's manual, because that would be cheating.
