Jeep Cherokee - front- or all-wheel drive five-seater crossover. European premiere - March 2014 (Geneva Motor Show). In terms of dimensions, the Cherokee occupies a place between Compass And Grand Cherokee.
For the crossover, new UСonnect color multimedia, premium acoustics, as well as modern security systems are available, including blind spot monitoring systems, frontal collision warnings, and a moving object detection system, which is designed to warn the driver in advance about obstacles when reversing. Seven pillows and a system of exchange rate stability put Jeep Cherokee already in the "base".
The range of engines for the American and European markets included the following engines:
gasoline "four" with a volume of 2.4 liters (177 hp and 229 Nm);
gasoline V6 with a volume of 3.2 liters (272 hp and 315 Nm);
two modifications of a 2-liter turbodiesel for 140 and 170 forces with the same torque of 350 Nm.
All engines, except for the 140-horsepower turbodiesel, are aggregated by a new nine-speed automatic. The least powerful engine is supposed to have a six-speed mechanics.
In addition, the fifth generation Jeep Cherokee has got a front-wheel drive version. Buyers of all-wheel drive modifications are now offered a choice between three transmissions:
Active Drive I - in it, the torque is distributed between the axles in a fully automatic mode.
Active Drive II - a two-stage transfer case will come to the aid of the driver in it. In addition, for difficult road conditions, a reduction gear and the possibility of forced blocking of the center differential have been prepared.
Active Drive Lock - has the same arsenal as Active Drive II, and in addition it is also equipped with a rear cross-wheel "samoblok".
All-wheel drive transmissions are controlled using the proprietary Selec-Terrain interface. He is trained in four driving modes: Auto, Sport, Snow (Snow) and Sand / Mud (Sand / Mud). For the Active Drive Lock system, a fifth mode is also available - Rock (Rocks).
Jeep Cherokee is available in four versions: Sport, Latitude (Longitude in Europe), Limited and Trailhawk.
The Sport version is a minimum of chrome in the exterior decor. Ground clearance Cherokee in this version is 200 mm. Produced in a front-wheel drive version. All-wheel drive transmission Active Drive I is available for a surcharge.
Externally, the Latitude features body-colored mirrors and foglights in the front bumper. For a surcharge, you can choose a basic all-wheel drive transmission or a more advanced Active Drive II. The ground clearance of the Latitude version is 208mm.
The Limited comes with leather upholstery, chrome trim in the front bumper and a long list of extras. Clearance - 208 mm.
Trailhawk is an off-road plastic body kit, heavy-duty suspension and Active Drive Lock all-wheel drive transmission by default. Jeep Cherokee by Trailhawk has the highest ground clearance - 223 mm.
The model is produced in the USA.
Overall dimensions Jeep Cherokee (KL) (Джип Чероки)
length: 4624 мм,
width: 1859 мм,
height: 1634 мм,
clearance: 180 мм,
base: 2719 мм