European-spec 2014 Jeep Cherokee announced
A few months after sales of the 2014 Cherokee began in North America, Jeep has confirmed that its new mid-size SUV will arrive in Europe this April.
Some changes have been made to the version being offered on this side of the Atlantic, though. Certainly the most significant is the addition of a pair of diesels to the engine line-up.
+Front+Side+1.jpg "Jeep Cherokee Limited (2014 European Spec) Front Side")
The first is a 2.0 litre turbo that produces 138 bhp (103 kW / 140 PS) and comes connected to a six-speed manual gearbox. Alternatively, the Multijet II option has the same displacement but its outputs are increased to 167 bhp (125 kW / 170 PS) with 350 Nm (258 lb/ft) of peak torque. What’s more, it’s combined with a nine-speed automatic transmission, a segment first.
They join the familiar 175 bhp (130 kW / 177 PS) 2.4 litre four-cylinder Tigershark MultiAir and 268 bhp (200 kW / 272 PS) 3.2 litre V6 Pentastar petrol units, although the former will be retailed in Russia and the Middle East only.
+Rear+Side.jpg "Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk (2014 European Spec) Rear Side")
+Interior.jpg "Jeep Cherokee Limited (2014 European Spec) Interior")
The Cherokee is based on the front-wheel drive ‘Compact U.S. Wide’ modular platform. However, for those needing more rough terrain ability there are three all-wheel drive systems to choose from. ‘Active Drive I’ is fully automatic and has a single power transfer unit, while ‘Active Drive II’ gains a low range function. Finally, ‘Active Drive Lock’ adds a locking rear differential to the set-up. All feature rear-axle disconnect for improved efficiency, as well as Selec-Terrain traction control.
With a selection of Longitude, Limited and Trailhawk trim grades, the available equipment list is extensive. It includes a customisable 7” colour thin-film transistor instrument cluster, the Uconnect touchscreen multimedia system, a dual-pane power sunroof, adaptive cruise control, parallel parking assistance and various safety devices such as blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning.
+Dashboard.jpg "Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk (2014 European Spec) Dashboard")
+Front+Side+2.jpg "Jeep Cherokee Limited (2014 European Spec) Front Side")
The European-specification 2014 Jeep Cherokee makes its public debut at next month’s Geneva International Motor Show. Prices have yet to be revealed.
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Some changes have been made to the version being offered on this side of the Atlantic, though. Certainly the most significant is the addition of a pair of diesels to the engine line-up.
The first is a 2.0 litre turbo that produces 138 bhp (103 kW / 140 PS) and comes connected to a six-speed manual gearbox. Alternatively, the Multijet II option has the same displacement but its outputs are increased to 167 bhp (125 kW / 170 PS) with 350 Nm (258 lb/ft) of peak torque. What’s more, it’s combined with a nine-speed automatic transmission, a segment first.
They join the familiar 175 bhp (130 kW / 177 PS) 2.4 litre four-cylinder Tigershark MultiAir and 268 bhp (200 kW / 272 PS) 3.2 litre V6 Pentastar petrol units, although the former will be retailed in Russia and the Middle East only.
The Cherokee is based on the front-wheel drive ‘Compact U.S. Wide’ modular platform. However, for those needing more rough terrain ability there are three all-wheel drive systems to choose from. ‘Active Drive I’ is fully automatic and has a single power transfer unit, while ‘Active Drive II’ gains a low range function. Finally, ‘Active Drive Lock’ adds a locking rear differential to the set-up. All feature rear-axle disconnect for improved efficiency, as well as Selec-Terrain traction control.
With a selection of Longitude, Limited and Trailhawk trim grades, the available equipment list is extensive. It includes a customisable 7” colour thin-film transistor instrument cluster, the Uconnect touchscreen multimedia system, a dual-pane power sunroof, adaptive cruise control, parallel parking assistance and various safety devices such as blind-spot monitoring and lane departure warning.
The European-specification 2014 Jeep Cherokee makes its public debut at next month’s Geneva International Motor Show. Prices have yet to be revealed.
Related posts:
Top 10: New cars due in 2014
Jeep Cherokee returns
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