Topic: Motortrend 2014 Cherokee

[Jeffy]

http://wot.motortrend.com/2014-jeep-cherokee-is-the-new-liberty-332755.html#axzz2Lg2VVeCZ



The first official 2014 Jeep Cherokee images have been revealed, showing a bold midsize SUV that will not be confused with anything else on the road. Serving as the Liberty replacement, the newest Jeep will be built in Toledo, Ohio and arrive in showrooms in the third quarter of this year.
The Jeep Cherokee will make its world debut at the 2013 New York auto show at the end of March, and word on the street is that it will use a 3.2-liter version of Chrysler’s Pentastar V-6 and it could be one of the first Chrysler products to use the upcoming, ZF-sourced nine-speed automatic transmission.

Before any midsize SUV customers hear about the 2014 Jeep Cherokee’s 45-percent improvement in fuel economy, they’ll take a look around its distinctive sheetmetal. Like the Nissan Juke, the 2014 Cherokee has three sets of front lights, including one with LED daytime running lights. The seven-bar Jeep grille is prominently displayed, with a pulled-back look that’s far more modern than the long-gone conservatively styled Cherokee ever was.

The Jeep Liberty finished 2012 with sales of 75,483, ahead of the Patriot and Compass, but behind the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. With far more competitive fuel economy and exterior styling that will get its driver noticed, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee might just have what it takes to become a more significant part of Jeep’s lineup. And those who complain the new Jeep Cherokee isn’t as off-road ready as its predecessor can always buy a Wrangler or Grand Cherokee instead.

Source: Jeep


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[sharpxmen]

is this the same model as the pics from Jalopnik? 'cause this one looks way better (the hood seems totally different which i think it's the reason).

EDIT: i looked at the other pics again and can't put my finger on it but this one i kinda like, the other one i find it ugly.

[Jeffy]

Same truck. The other seems to be is a base model with unpainted bumpers and no chrome accent.

[sharpxmen]

Same truck. The other seems to be is a base model with unpainted bumpers and no chrome accent.

there's that "kink" or "line" in the front grille which makes a huge difference in the looks imo, the other ones seemed rounded.

[Jeffy]

there's that "kink" or "line" in the front grille which makes a huge difference in the looks imo, the other ones seemed rounded.

The problem is a body-in-white makes it harder to see all of the body lines.  They are both the same.

[jfrabat]

I dont like it, to be honest...  Looks too cross-overy and not rough and tough as I like my 4X4's to look!

[Jeffy]

I dont like it, to be honest...  Looks too cross-overy and not rough and tough as I like my 4X4's to look!

Rough and tough doesn't sell though.  At least not in big enough numbers to count.  This is why the Cherokee  and Grand Cherokee always outsold the Wrangler.  Look at the Toyota Land Cruiser, 4Runner and Nissan Pathfinder...  They all turned soft.  Even the Wrangler has gone soft.  Yeah, you can build the Wrangler up but you could also do the same with just about anything else.

[jfrabat]

Rough and tough doesn't sell though.  At least not in big enough numbers to count.  This is why the Cherokee  and Grand Cherokee always outsold the Wrangler.  Look at the Toyota Land Cruiser, 4Runner and Nissan Pathfinder...  They all turned soft.  Even the Wrangler has gone soft.  Yeah, you can build the Wrangler up but you could also do the same with just about anything else.

I know, but I still like rough and tough...  And don't even get me started on the new Pathfinder!  YUK!

[Jeffy]

I know, but I still like rough and tough...  And don't even get me started on the new Pathfinder!  YUK!

I think the only SUV I'd buy new would be a Nissan Xterra.  There's a lot of aftermarket for them as well.

The new Cherokee will sell.  The only real question is what's the EPA Fuel Mileage will be.  If it's high enough it will sell well.  I'm not a huge fan of Crossovers though.  I'd rather have a Wagon then a Crossover but people really seem to like the taller seating.  I'd rather have a truck at that point though.