It is no coincidence that, to describe leisure cars (SUV) and not only, internationally, the word of Jeep. And, when we talk about the authentic Jeep, the word Cherokee, is the one that usually follows. The Jeep Cherokee, the most "musky" vehicle of the American brand worldwide, has evolved into a legend and not without reason. His new generation is capable of bringing this "heavy" name;
In our first encounter with the Cherokee we drove the model with the 2 litre diesel. And we saw how the Italian-American alliance in the FCA got a American legend, he added Italian passion and created a successor with... German rolling quality. Civilised, but the 35 kg of torque are only available from
1.750 s.a.l.., for the model that has angle of approach/evasion 20/26
degrees…
Okay, the Cherokee, despite the off-road his potential, he has always had a essence of luxury for its passengers, but now, it seems that the dramatic change in his looks, accompanied by more general changes in his "being". Because, for the first time, the Cherokee is becoming more "European" and commercial, acquiring twin-turbine version (this, of Test our), while keeping his hard-core audience, with the Trailhawk version that has... alien all-wheel drive.
Aesthetics
So, the new model, aesthetically, Reminds something of the off-road capabilities of the past, but it is more "refined" in design. The rectangular shape of the last generation has been given curves, the luminaires were greatly reduced in size - as the season dictates -, with the traditional seven grilles of Jeep remain unbroken and chrome-plated at the front.
Jeep did not... renounce unnecessarily the Cherokee's hard-core squared-off image that made it look more... uncivilized. The new design not only achieves a more 'elitist' look, a sign of the luxury that awaits driver and passengers inside, but also achieves far better performance in aerodynamics issues, which means better consumption and less aerodynamic noise.
And internally, despite the references to Wrangler (Jeep has gotten us used to easter eggs), it is not only the rich equipment which gives a touch of luxury. Everything points to this being a more refined version of the Jeep. Designed with generous use soft materials, is an elegant blend of handcrafted "fluid" forms, innovative colour and material choices of the highest quality, precision craftsmanship, state-of-the-art technology and comfort features.
The luxury and attention to detail are characteristics that make the Inside of the new Jeep Cherokee to stand out from the very first moment. panoramic position of the driver you feel in total control of the road, sitting in an extremely comfortable driving position, with unique visibility on the road and on the car's instruments. Interior trim from nappa leather, electrically adjustable driver's seat and heated and ventilated seats (driver and passenger) are included as standard equipment Limited.
Honorable mention deserves the system Uconnect with the 8.4-inch HD touch screen, where not only the stereo, GPS and connected items (iPod, usb etc.) but also the controls of the dual zone air conditioning are concentrated.
How's it going?
Where it is the big difference of the new Cherokee, however, is on its way. The CUS-Wide box is... of another level and the rolling level is reminiscent of German limousines, especially if you take into account the excellent work that has been done in the field of sound insulation, in rolling quality both on and off the road.
The self-supporting chassis of the vehicle has been comparatively reinforced, the front suspension consists of MacPherson knees with (aluminium) base scissors and a torsion bar, while at the rear there is a four-link assembly and a torsion bar.
The excellent engine with the 140 ps and the six-speed manual gearbox, it's a perfect match for the Cherokee. Moves comfortably the model, achieving small consumptions (4,6 gives the Jeep, we did not count, with full throttle, over 6.5 lt/100 km). The 35 kg of torque from just 1,750 rpm is indicative of why the "civilized" Cherokee never finds it hard...
Standard equipment includes 9 airbags, ESC, ETC, ERM, HAS, 17″ wheels, chrome roof rails, fog lights, digital tire pressure display, parking sensors, cruise control, 5″ touch screen, dual zone air conditioning, leather steering wheel, among others. etc.
The price of the new Cherokee, which has a range of versions and engines 2.0, 2.2 Mtj diesel and the -god- 3.2 V6 Pentastar petrol engine, starts from 37,900 euros with a withdrawal benefit and exchange subsidy up to 67,800 euros.
