Early build issues and the ubiquitous problems with the ZF 9 speed aside, I love my new Cherokee Trailhawk. It's very versatile for a CUV/small SUV- I mean ffs you get a 1:56 rock crawl gear and a rear locking differential lol.
I tried a Rav4, Escape and Soul out and price per value they just didn't compare at all to the TH. The cockpit is amazing, the stop and go ACC is a pleasure to drive with in commute traffic and when some asshole bungs up the entire freeway I have A/T tires, 8" ground clearance, 4x4 low range and skid plates to bail over the median separating the freeway from the exit ramp while the cop just shrugs at all the old people in sedans whining out their window that country kitchen buffet is closing soon. Oh and I can actually tow 4500 lbs.
Cherokee eats Rav4 for breakfast in every way, it's just far more capable than the current gen Escape and the Soul for all it's kitsch had a mediocre driving experience and poor options for almost the same price. The CRV isn't bad, but I guess the question is are you actually looking for a sedan with higher ceilings or something that actually has reasonable capabilities as an SUV?