Jeep. An American automotive icon. For the past 73 years, Jeep vehicles have been instantly recognizable on our roads, thanks to a timeless design. So there were more than a few eyebrows raised when Jeep brought back the Cherokee nameplate for 2014, sporting a very modern interpretation of the classic Jeep aesthetic.
Fast forward twelve months and it isn't the Cherokee's new look making headlines, but the fact that it's almost single-handedly responsible for Jeep's incredible 2014 sales surge. The Jeep of the next generation is here. And more than 80,000 new owners across America in the first six months of 2014 cannot be wrong.
The 2014 Cherokee is the type of vehicle you would expect from a company that introduced the SUV before many of its competitors even existed. Highly refined and extremely well-equipped, it's designed for adventure, no matter what terrain.
The Cherokee proves itself as an all-weather warrior thanks to its Selec-Terrain® traction control system, which allows the driver to engage Auto, Snow, Sport, Sand/Mud and Rock modes with the switch of a dial.
Three advanced 4x4 systems are available, with easy-to-use settings geared towards all-weather capability and surprisingly light fuel-economy. Further control and fuel efficiency comes from the Cherokee's class-exclusive nine-speed automatic transmission, which provides Best-in-Class driving range when coupled with the new 2.4L MultiAir2® Tigershark™ I4 engine. A 3.2L Pentastar® V6 is available to those who are looking for Best-in-Class towing capacity when equipped with the Trailer Tow Group.
In true Jeep fashion, the Cherokee is equally at home as a bold urban cruiser. With over 70 available safety and security features, including Forward Collision Warning-Plus and the ParkView® Back Up Camera, it provides protection fitting of its rugged looks.
A Jeep for the modern era would not be complete without state-of-the-art technology including Uconnect® 8.4" touchscreen navigation, Keyless Enter 'n Go™, a wireless charging pad and personalized instrument cluster.
Jeep's new futuristic face has caused plenty of debate but it certainly retains the one element that has always defined the brand -- unmistakable identity. In a class of ever-changing faces, the 2014 Cherokee offers exactly what you would expect from an SUV carrying the illustrious Jeep name...and plenty more! Loaded with innovative features and starting from just $22,995, it's easy to see why the new Jeep Cherokee is the on-and-off-road hit of 2014.
Experience an American freedom machine like no other. Take the hugely popular 2014 Jeep Cherokee for a test drive today at Barnett Chrysler in White Bear Lake.
By Luke Costello