Honestly, it’s pretty difficult to say which is the ‘best’ off-road - they all have differences that are more or less suited to different circumstances.
For an off-the-shelf vehicle, it’s probably pretty hard to beat the KL Trailhawk for traction. Low range effectively locks the centre diff, and you have a rear diff lock on hand, plus the electronic traction aids. Traction is never an issue (subject to your tyres). The Achilles heel of the KL is ground clearance - it’s not bad for a factory vehicle, but you need to be mindful, pick your lines and take it easy off road. If you misjudge, there’s plenty of underbody protection - the bottom of the thing looks like a sled.
Otherwise, the OEM tyres in the Trailhawk are rubbish off road - your number one upgrade is decent all-terrain tyres.
Honestly, if you’re talking stock vehicles, I think a KL Trailhawk and a Grand Laredo would probably be pretty evenly matched. Personally I’m a big fan of the rear diff locker in the KL, but the electronic systems aren’t a bad substitute. The Laredo will have a little more wheel-travel, but with independent suspension at both ends neither of them have amazing flex - both will tend to ‘see-saw’ on uneven terrain more than an old-school 4x4. That’s the trade off for on-road comfort.
As to Cherokee Limited vs Paj Sport - the Paj hands down - mainly because the limited sits relatively low and has long front and rear overhangs. If nothing else, you’re running a good risk of getting hung up or ripping something off. Not to say it’s no good for lighter-duty stuff, but you’ll have to be very careful about clearing things you wouldn’t need to think about in the Paj. If it were the KL Trailhawk vs the Paj, it’s harder to call. The KL has better traction, but the Paj has more flex. I’d take the KL for sand and “General” medium off-roading, but for rock-hopping the Paj Sport’s wheel flex would give you a bit more control (less see-sawing).
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