2014 Jeep Cherokee

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Mar 27, 2013– New York, USA  (Techreleased) – The all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee Jeep® raises the bar with legendary benchmark capability, world-class on-road dynamics, fuel economy up to 31 mpg, revolutionary Jeep design with world-class craftsmanship inside and out, and an array of advanced safety and technology features.

2014 Jeep Cherokee

The mid-sized Jeep Cherokee will come in Limited and Trailhawk editions both boasting new four-wheel drive systems that raise the standard in the segment.

Among the Cherokee’s groundbreaking features:

• Jeep® Active Drive I with one-speed power transfer unit (PTU)
• Jeep Active Drive II with two-speed PTU and low range
• Jeep Active Drive Lock with two-speed PTU, low range and locking rear differential
• New Jeep Selec-Terrain traction control system with up to five customized modes – Auto, Snow, Sport, Sand/Mud and Rock
• Best-in-class V-6 towing capability – 4,500 pounds
• Jeep Trail Rated capability
• Up to a 56:1 crawl ratio, a 90-percent improvement versus the outgoing model
• Vastly improved fuel economy – up to 31 mpg
• First SUV with nine-speed automatic transmission
• Industry-first rear-axle disconnect resulting in reduced energy loss when 4×4 capability isn’t needed; improving fuel efficiency
• 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir I-4 delivers a more than 45 percent fuel economy improvement versus outgoing model and nearly 500-mile range
• First use of Chrysler Group’s new 3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 engine Superior on-road ride and handling
• First Jeep vehicle to utilize Chrysler Group’s Compact U.S. Wide (CUS-wide) platform
• New independent front and rear suspension

“The all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee will be the benchmark for mid-size SUVs with a new level of on-road driving dynamics and fuel economy, while at the same time improving the 4×4 capability that customers expect from Jeep,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Jeep Cherokee boasts a new design, a nine-speed automatic transmission and two advanced engines, class-leading capability from three innovative 4×4 systems, more than 70 safety features, and a host of new technology features.”