Read our review of the new Jeep Cherokee crossover. After all, this model can please us not only with a completely new 9-speed automatic transmission, but also with many other functions!
The new Jeep Cherokee from 2014 is an avant-garde car that has brought a radically new note to the existing crossover segment. Thanks to its brutal design, it cannot be confused with any other car.
Configuration and price of Jeep Cherokee 2014
The starting price of a front-wheel drive car is 1,390,000 rubles, the AWD version with the same engine will cost at least 1,600,000 rubles. Top model Jeep Cherokee with V6 (Limited and Trailhawk), which has a unit of 272 hp. will cost about 2,000,000 rubles. Absolutely all modifications have an automatic 9-speed gearbox.
Exterior of Jeep Cherokee 2014
"American" has an original appearance and looks just amazing. The radiator grille is equipped with seven branded slots and is “dressed” in chrome, the front bumper has a stylish shape, a large additional air intake with streamlined contours is protected in the lower part by unpainted plastic, the headlights are placed on three levels.
The side parts of the body have a high curved sill line, the design of the sidewalls is characterized by a smooth surface, the roof line is sloping, the stern is very compact - all the signs of a real crossover.
The exterior of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee has broken all stereotypes in terms of the conservative appearance of previous models. The frontal resistance of the new body to the air flow has a low coefficient, which has a positive effect on handling and fuel economy.
Rich body paint colors are available, including the stunning Deep Cherry Red red and the chic Black Brilliant Black.
Salon Jeep Cherokee 2014
The salon for 5 seats matches the luxurious appearance; premium materials are used for its decoration - leather, fabric, soft plastics. The expensive versions are equipped with a laconic dashboard, on which the place of the usual 5-inch monochrome screen, which is installed in the initial versions, is occupied by a large 8.4-inch touchscreen monitor.
A multifunctional steering wheel is also installed in the car, new seats with side support in bright colors have been developed for the driver and front passenger. As additional amenities, you can order ventilation and heating for the front seats and electric adjustment.
In the second row, 3 passengers can freely accommodate with a margin in any direction, since the rear row is able to change position along the passenger compartment, as a result of which it is possible to increase legroom or the size of the trunk, it is also possible to change the angle of inclination of the back thanks to the separate design of the latter.
The trunk of the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee SUV has 591 liters, and if you lower the rear row of seats, you can get all 1267 liters. Under the boot floor there are the necessary tools and a spare wheel, this is not a 2014 Cadillac SRX without a spare wheel. Everything is provided here! There is a button on the left side of the inner wall to close the tailgate.
Jeep Cherokee Specifications
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta hatchback platform. Front - classic MacPherson struts, rear multi-link architecture, which speaks of the complete independence of the suspension. The car is equipped with disc brakes and electric power steering. High-strength steel makes up 65% of the volume of the entire body.
The new Jeep Cherokee presented to motorists in four versions, three of which, with different types of all-wheel drive transmissions, can increase the number of potential crossover owners.
If we talk about the Cherokee Trailhawk, then it can be safely ranked among the off-road vehicles, since it is equipped with an advanced all-wheel drive Active Drive Lock system, which provides a two-way transfer case with a reduction gear, torque redistribution along the axes of the torque, locking the rear differential and center, as well as the Selec system. Terrain, which has 5 modes. Also, this particular model has a flat bottom with steel protection of all elements.
The base engine of the new Jeep Cherokee is a 2.4L four-cylinder petrol engine from the Tigershark MultiAir 2 family. It is capable of developing 186 hp. with a maximum torque of 232 Nm. It was paired with a 274-horsepower (324 Nm) V6 Pentastar, which has a displacement of 3.2 liters. Both engines work in tandem with the latest 9-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel consumption Jeep Cherokee 2014:
- Urban cycle, liters (2.4 / 2.0 MultiJet II / V6 3.3) - 12 / 7.1 / 13.9.
- Gasoline consumption when driving out of town - 6.8 / 5.1 / 7.7.
- Mixed cycle - 8.8 / 5.8 / 10.
- Toxicity standard (2.4 / 2.0 MultiJet II / V6 3.3) - Euro-6, Euro-5, Euro-6.
The machine is perfectly adapted for Russia and Ukraine, since it can be filled with both AI-95 and AI-92.
The simplest modification of Active Drive I, if necessary, can connect the rear axle, while in normal driving conditions the SUV works as front-wheel drive.
The second variant of Active Drive II is equipped with the 4-Low mode, which is designed for slow movement in off-road conditions, as well as for towing a trailer. When this mode is activated, the center differential is blocked, which is the multi-plate clutch. In this version, the ground clearance is increased by 25 mm.
Jeep's Active Drive Lock system is the most advanced, builds on the previous version and can fully lock the rear differential to tackle rough terrain.
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk has a full mix of transmission locks and tow hooks. When the sales will start and how much the car costs are still unknown.
But sales of the Jeep Cherokee of European specification in Russia will begin on May 23. Externally and internally, the car is absolutely similar to the overseas version. In the domestic market, it will be possible to buy a luxurious car, which is equipped with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 177 hp. You can't buy a Cherokee like this in Europe.
Jeep Cherokee passport data for Russia
The dimensions of the crossover are represented by a body length of 4624 mm with a wheelbase of 2692. The width of the base Jeep Cherokee models is 1859 mm, and the top version is 1902 mm. The height is determined by the type of chassis and varies from 1681 to 1722 mm. The weight of the Russian version with the basic configuration is no more than 1738 kg.
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