Jeep has applied some updates to its Cherokee SUV which now sports new exterior and interior features, as well as significant industry firsts in the SUV segment including a nine-speed automatic transmission and rear-axle disconnect.
Engine range
The new Jeep Cherokee is powered by two petrol engine options: the 3.2-litre V6 Pentastar and the 2.4-litre Tigershark MultiAir L4. Both petrol engines are paired to the new nine-speed automatic gearbox.
The V6 Pentastar produces 200 kW at 6 500 r/min with 315 Nm of torque at 4 300 r/min and boasts towing capacity of 2 200 kg. Fuel consumption is rated at 10l/100 km with combined CO2 emissions of 232 g/km.
The Tigershark MultiAir L4 produces 130 kW at 6 400 r/min and 229 Nm of torque at 3 900 r/min. Fuel economy for the 2.4l Tigershark engine with the 9-speed automatic transmission is 8.3 l/100 km in the combined cycle.
The new Jeep mid-size SUV is additionally offered in a choice of two innovative four-wheel drive systems: Jeep Active Drive I and Jeep Active Drive Lock.
The Jeep Active Drive I features a fully automatic, single power transfer unit (PTU) and delivers seamless operation in and out of four-wheel drive at any speed, while the Jeep Active Drive Lock features a locking rear differential for superior low-speed power delivery.
2014 Jeep Cherokee price in South Africa
The new Jeep Cherokee will be available at beginning of June 2014 with the pricing as follows:
2014 Jeep Cherokee 2.4l Longitude FWD R479 990
2014 Jeep Cherokee 3.2l Limited FWD R505 990
2014 Jeep Cherokee 3.2l Limited AWD R563 990
2014 Jeep Cherokee 3.2l Trailhawk 4WD R607 990
Prices include a standard 6 year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
For more details on the design and safety features of the updated 2014 Cherokee click here.
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