Jeep Cherokee 2014 review
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- Jeep says it invented the mid-sized SUV segment when it introduced the Cherokee back in 1984. But now there's an all-new model here and it's got a fair bit of competition on its hands.
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As well as wanting it to compete with the likes of the Nissan Qashqai and the Volkswagen Tiguan, Jeep's parent company Chrysler has priced the Cherokee from £25,000.
This means it's expecting the Cherokee to also go up against premium SUVs like BMW X3 and Audi Q5.
While it may not have the same badge appeal, the Cherokee has got some pretty brave styling and Jeep is promising us it's made big improvements to the cabin quality.
Because this is a pretty new car, we haven't really seen much of its interior yet - there are quite a few nice chunky switches, so it feels quite Jeep-y and the quality is pretty good.
Top-spec Limited models get a soft-touch dashboard with contrasting stitching, and there's also a big 8.4-inch colour touchscreen in the middle, as well as a seven-inch colour screen in the instrument cluster.
However, certain materials such as the surround for the gear-lever look a bit cheap and tacky. The plastic on the lower dash is also pretty scratchy and hard, as is the transmission tunnel.
Jeep has been generous with equipment - mid-spec Longitude models get cruise control, dual-zone climate control, power windows and rear parking sensors, while Limited models also feature a reversing camera. Overall, the Cherokee is pretty well equipped and that's good considering it's going to have a premium price tag.
Because it's a Jeep, this new Cherokee should be the best in its class off-road. However, the engineers told us they've worked hard on the on-road dynamics too as that's where it'll mostly be used.
For serious off-roaders, there's also Trailhawk version with better approach and departure angles, a proper locking rear-diff and a low-ratio gearbox.
Buyers of the regular Jeep Cherokee can choose from either a two-wheel-drive or two slightly less capable four-wheel-drive systems. In all likelihood though, buyers will most likely opt for the 2.0-litre diesel.
The Cherokee is available with either 170 or 140bhp, with the most powerful being mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox, which is okay - the gearbox works really well and the engine has enough torque.
The Jeep Cherokee goes from 0-62mph in just over 10 seconds and while there are some nice smooth shifts from the gearbox, there are some issues with the engine's refinement. It's fine at cruising speed, but when trying to use all of its performance, the gearbox kicks down a couple of gears, and then it sounds quite rough towards the top of the rev-range.
The Jeep Cherokee's ride is actually pretty good. It's nice and soft and it feels smooth over these bumpy roads, but when it comes to the handling, the steering is nicely weighted - it has a bit of heft to it, which is what you want from a Jeep.
Despite the weighty steering though, there's not all that much involvement, it kind of feels really numb and it leans slightly in the corners. In terms of this being a fun-to-drive or performance SUV, it doesn't really feel that brief.
The Jeep Cherokee is an SUV that's really capable off-road, pretty good on-road with a hi-tech cabin. What's more, Euro NCAP named it the safest car in its class last year - that's a pretty long and impressive list of talents, but then the Cherokee goes up against some seriously talented rivals.
The good news is, is that it's no longer as far adrift from those rivals as it previously has been. It's not best in class, but it is at least an unusual alternative to the Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen Tiguan - and that's something we haven't been able to say about a Cherokee for quite a long time.
This is the best looking Jeep idk what people are talking abou?!!
Even though it looks rather odd, it's grown on me lately. I like this. The thing you have to understand about this Jeep is that unlike an BMW X3, X4 or Audi Q5, it won't be nowhere near as good on the road, but it will be miles better off road. This can take you places outside the road where the German competitors don't even dream of getting to. So it all depends on what your needs are. If you know you won't go off-road but in extremely rare ocassions, go for the germans, if you know you'll do offroading and would still want a decent on-road vehicle, go for the Jeep.
Then why not buy that New small Land Rover? What's its name... It can do both very well.
Sandouras
The Evoque costs twice as much?
Sandouras Not only the Range Rover Evoque costs much more, but it's still not as good on the road as the German SUV's of this class(according to some car reviewers). I'd say it's about equal to the Jeep in on-road, off-road and powertrain capabilities. It looks brilliant though. Much better looking than the Jeep.
I doubt it can match the off-road performance of any of those German rivals. It doesn't have any systems that they don't have also. I don't really understand why people think Jeep is the king of off-road, when according to any recent tests out there, it simply isn't...this is not that little army Jeep you know, it's just a family SUV. I know from personal experience that the Jeep Grand Cherokee (2012) is nowhere near as good off-road as the VW Touraeg, and that's not exactly known for off-roading capabilities. I would give me both arms and legs if this can match an Audi Q5 or BMW X3 in off-road performance. It can't even come close on road (and that's what it's made for, don't think for a second that they've put off-roading ahead of on-road performance when developing these cars), which means that chassis is no where near good enough to compete with German rivals, so why the heck would it do better off-road when both Audi and BMW have better AWD systems and far better chassis? On top of that, they have far better engines. Again, don't understand why people put Jeep so high up when it comes to off-roading. Any Range Rover or Land Rover will run circles around it.
derbigpr500 LOL, what? Do you hear yourself? Ever seen how bad a BMW or an Audi actually are off-road? There are countless tests that show that. The Jeep however comes in the Trailhawk version with equipment which allows it to go where any true off-roader would. Electronics are not what makes a vehicle better for off-road. Jeep has been doing 4wd before BMW even made SUV's. The Grand Cherokee has beaten the Touareg off-road both at MotorTrend and other car magazine tests. Actually, I don't know why I bother to argue with you since you obviously don't know anything about cars or else you would know why Jeep is the best at off-roading.
What a great looking car. nice to see something different. on my list for january !
It's funny hearing someone say that it's a different alternative to the Qashqai and Tiguan. Granted I live in the USA and in a very particular place, but you will literally *NEVER SEE* either of those here. It's either a JEEP, Land Rover, or a Ford.
They're mostly diesels, too. Fucking fuel prices!
what were the designers thinking when they designed the front? are they really thinking they are going to sell this car ?
I really like it, I think it's one of those cars that looks better in the flesh than in the pictures. I hope they sell well, because I think jeep deserve some success.
I hope they sell well because FCA needs the money to make some spankin' Alfa Romeos
Why do people reviewing cars always complain about plastic in the bottom half of the interior?? They are made to be durable and easy to clean as that's the area of the interior that gets dirty and comes into contact with your shoes/boots. You wouldn't want that stuff to be "soft touch", it's needs to be hard and resistant.
Im thinking of selling my 2011 audi Q5 and buying this or a BMW X3 .which one do u thing is best?
cherokee has some of the nicest looking fronts amongst suv. now when they go on to produce a really good car like this they screw up that front..sad. that is about the ugliest front end on sale bar maybe ssangyong. go sack whoever gave a green light to this style.
I think the car is nice it is different like that DS3 advert I'm not pretty but I have style and performance wise it is amazing inside it is amazing and outside it has style,difference,good performance and Buaty
Nice car
It might be a great car to drive, but is ugly as hell
It's not a great car to drive. :P
derbigpr500
So basically it's the ugliest car Jeep has ever made and is shitty to drive. That's nice.
It's a nice car, but very ugly.
derbigpr500 You have driven it? Awesome! Tell me more about your first hand account.
Have the ESP/tyre blow out issue where it doesn't like double lane changes? I bet not.
Is it just me that actually likes the look of this thing? The only thing i don't like is that you cant get a manual on the more powerful diesel
Paul Hojda i think it looks great also, and I know what you mean about the manual, however most people buying a large suv wants a auto, myself included.
I think it looks great
They brought that ugliness to Europe? Just lol.
stfu
That front design I really do not comprehend. The Renegade is bad too but that at least keeps some Jeep DRG DNA. They both look horrible in still images and a little better when in motion. The stance is quite okay, but not as good as the earlier generation Cherokee. From the rear and side they have managed to keep some Cherokee identity but it is overall an awkward direction - To my eyes it feels like they tried to hard making a new contemporary direction and then landed in the middle of the flight without reaching the end destination. But at least many of even the more expensive cars in the SUV market does not look well resolved either. Many of the German SUV´s actually looks very bad too but they have a stronger brand appeal so they can survive it.
Jeep should perhaps have taken much closer look at what Range Rover (since their heritage is of similar nature of the true off road credentials) has accomplished in terms of creating a new generation DNA exterior design without losing it´s key visual identity. Wether one like the Evoque or not it is a marvel of compact SUV design for the hyped city customer.
Though I´m really not a fan of the new Renegade I suspect that it will sell better than the Cherokee if it is priced correctly - That awkwardness will be much more acceptable in it´s segment also on export markets. On the other hand this Cherokee might not loose too much on it´s home market, but as overseas export product I certainly have my doubt´s. The interior is simply not up to par design wise. It´s not bad, but it lacks distinctiveness and quite some bit of refinement for this segment. E.g. That gear leaver! it looks like something from +10 years ago - That is simply such a lame design for a brand new car in 2014. While certain areas like the digital designs are pretty well rounded the lesson of making the interior B and C areas much less visible and reachable, have not been applied well. I do not honestly understand why Jeep in 2014 will make such mistakes, with so many new talented designers around eager to get onboard.
Jeep is a good brand with a trustworthy heritage and I´m really happy that their cars remain excellent off road, but in this segment they competition is freaking hard and as stupid as it is, those SUV´s are not gonna go much in the mud. While the exterior is a subjective one, the interior is where the most time is spent behind the wheel. If Jeep make statements to be on par with AUDI in the interior quality and feel, there can be no room for mistakes or lack of dedication in design refinement (Then it´s better to under promise and over deliver). And I do not mean in material only - the good solutions usually is not only about how much can be spent on expensive high quality materials, but how much can be extracted in the shapes to create emotion and conceptual consistency enhancing the things that can bear it and hide those that can not. This interior suffers from lack of an overall conceptual consistency IMO. That is somehow not in line with the price tag.
Take a lesson from the design approach of the new and also awkward looking BMW i3 - In that car there is no interior A areas, It´s nearly all B or C, but that cabin is contemporary if any. I´m not saying it´s the solution for many cars or to the like of all customers, far from it - but that is not the point - The conceptual approach towards making great interior without the all-out luxury direction is something that should be of interest to any company with a perhaps limited budget. Think it differently to make distinction and create more personality. Jeep certainly thought it differently on the outside so why go so average on the inside?.
Seriously Jeep has created an ok, but rather awkward new Cherokee - Somehow they did not go far enough and landed blandly somewhere.
If I was an advertising agency to launch this car outside the US I would ask;
What is the main POS of this car?
To that I can not find any answer...
you know those cheap trainers you see in a market, that kinda look like Adidas but with too many stripes? Yeah, Jeep's front grill. It's a not BMW.
The front...why?!
Are the headlights good enough for nights?
Let's hope so, otherwise I won't be going out at night :p
The bits where the headlights usually are aren't actually headlights - they're LED daytime lights. The real things are hidden underneath in the black bumper.
The harder plastics, not cheap, on the lower part of the dash are by design. Jeep expects these vehicles to go off road and these plastics are easier to clean. Grand Cherokee has the same harder plastics.
i don't know why but i like it :D
I want to like this, but I can't help it, it makes me think of a Kia that squints.
i just don't like the grill... just wish it was totally sloped.. instead of the top part.
fuckin hell that looks horrible
does it have 3WD ?
from a distance the rear could be mistaken for a kia or hyundai i want to like it but i think they have the front end wrong,this does not look american at all!
is this guy nit picking with the interior or what
i just can't like it, front and back both, and the interior isn't really anything new.
Chrome wheels... WHY.
In the uk it's not for us thanks..
It looks like it has an Asian face. No offense.
''You wan crimb this hirr? Cherokee wirr crimb!''
So, like a person from India, or Malaysia, or Indonesia, or Burma, or . . .
Do I look like that?
@WuWei Xu My comment was directed to the person who made the original comment, stating it looks as though it has an Asian face. It's a stupid comment.
Ezzy - Mo My comment wasn't meant for you.
outside is good..inside quality is crap.
Ugly piece of crap... I mean, car