The design of new 2014 Jeep Cherokee is less classic Eddie Bauer, more trendy Banana Republic. The New York Times contributor Tom Voelk checks out a 4x4 Limited model.
I saw one at a Dealership recently. The features in Limited spec are many and brilliant. It drives extremely well too; very solid and powerful. Good job Jeep.
I own a 2018 Cherokee trailhawk with the v6 and of all the vehicles i ever owned this one is by far my favorite. It is my swiss army knife on wheels. It has a very unique look that really grows on you. I was gonna wait for the 2019 but I am glad i did not because to tell you the truth it looks too plain for my taste. I read a lot of negative comments about the looks, but it is unique and isn't that what Jeep is all about. It deserves a lot more respect than people are giving it.
As being an owner of the Latitude, I love this car. So much as the whole package, nothing touches it. The 9HP ZF transmission is a major problem. Mine replaced only after 28,000. I have the V6 and strongly recommend that. The 4 is too anemic. Never saw the 9th gear on my 2 cross country trips. I did see 32 MPG at 70 MPH all day long. City economy is only so so. Now with only 30,000 or so miles, it may need another Transmission again! My running deal is paying monthly for a 2014, and driving a Patriot loaner most of the time. I really want to trust this car, but can't. It is my woeful update on what I think was one of my favorite cars I ever bought, and cannot drive most of the time.
Great review. I have a 2016 V6 Limited and LOVE it. The 9 speed is silky smooth and so far decent fuel mileage. I'm from Canada's East coast so at times been in some very deep snow and ice & slush. The Active Drive I has no issues at all in just about any highway situation and let me tell you we get a lot of snow. 3.2 is very smooth and lots of power. Interior is one of Wards Ten Best.
I must say Tom, I dont know what it is, but I did not like this car until after watching this video. I would never buy a Jeep, but watching this definitely changed my mind about its styling. Keep up the good work!
Absolutely true about seeing it person makes a world of difference. Just not sure it will age well. Trail Hawk is the best looking and the Easter Jeep models look cool too.
Have your dealership check the electronic brake module. There is an issue . Water can leak into the connecter amd corrode the terminals. This can cause the brakes to engage while driving. It is an easy fix . Chrysler knows about the issue and will likley do the repair at no cost .
I think it is awesome how many people can't get past the front end looks. Aero will not win everyone over. Being a car guy, and getting past aesthetics, I went for the Latitude trim of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee. I have the V6 option. I love this car. Averaging 27 mpg combined in the Seattle world. Yep, I live not far from your review. Fun to watch your review. I am seeing more of these Cherokees in Bellevue, and Federal Way Wa. too! Thanks for the posting of the review.
I gotta say, the 9-speed automatic sure seems impressive, at least in terms of theory. But I can't seem to wonder what it would do to the driving dynamics and the overall performance of the car once you look past the better fuel economy you can get with more gears.
Go to AUX mode and turn the volume up past 20 and listen to the STATIC ... this happens with or without anything plugged in ! 2015's don't do it , only 2014 with 14.25.0 software , jeep refuses to update the issue ..
my 14 didn't have this parking option. Its more of a pain in the ass having the uconnect intergreated app. cost almost thousand to replace the head unit! Not to mention the transmission has a ton of problems!!!
StreetsOfRage94 What i want to say is because it's a front wheel drive base car that primary sent power to the front wheels I'll pass. But got to admit they have done a good job.
For some reason, if the front end of the car wasn't so long and proportioned correctly with the flow of the shape, it wouldn't look as bad. The Trailhawk versions are better looking (started seeing more of those on the roads now). But since sales are pacing up to/passing the Wrangler, I guess people like them.
The only thing I don't like about this is that its a Jeep. Although, this particular Jeep has Fiat DNA in it. So, I am willing to consider it...after long term use reviews, of course.
If you check out the Trailhawk owners in the Cherokee Club, this is every bit as capable as a Wrangler. I bought one because the looks are modern. So far, 155,000 other people agree with me making it Jeeps #1 sales leader. It's LED running lights make it look mean and the front, well it reminds me of a snake - albeit an angry one.
Many SUVs have a base FWD model for people who won't be using AWD and/or are on a budget. It's nothing new. You can always buy an AWD model if you wanted.
I saw one at a Dealership recently. The features in Limited spec are many and brilliant. It drives extremely well too; very solid and powerful. Good job Jeep.
I must say in the beginning it looked like a monster out of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein but this little SUV is growing on me
I own a 2018 Cherokee trailhawk with the v6 and of all the vehicles i ever owned this one is by far my favorite. It is my swiss army knife on wheels. It has a very unique look that really grows on you. I was gonna wait for the 2019 but I am glad i did not because to tell you the truth it looks too plain for my taste. I read a lot of negative comments about the looks, but it is unique and isn't that what Jeep is all about. It deserves a lot more respect than people are giving it.
As being an owner of the Latitude, I love this car. So much as the whole package, nothing touches it. The 9HP ZF transmission is a major problem. Mine replaced only after 28,000. I have the V6 and strongly recommend that. The 4 is too anemic. Never saw the 9th gear on my 2 cross country trips. I did see 32 MPG at 70 MPH all day long. City economy is only so so. Now with only 30,000 or so miles, it may need another Transmission again! My running deal is paying monthly for a 2014, and driving a Patriot loaner most of the time. I really want to trust this car, but can't. It is my woeful update on what I think was one of my favorite cars I ever bought, and cannot drive most of the time.
Great review. I have a 2016 V6 Limited and LOVE it. The 9 speed is silky smooth and so far decent fuel mileage. I'm from Canada's East coast so at times been in some very deep snow and ice & slush. The Active Drive I has no issues at all in just about any highway situation and let me tell you we get a lot of snow. 3.2 is very smooth and lots of power. Interior is one of Wards Ten Best.
I must say Tom, I dont know what it is, but I did not like this car until after watching this video. I would never buy a Jeep, but watching this definitely changed my mind about its styling. Keep up the good work!
I agree completely
Same here! It changed my mind a little. Still don't like the front end though, but its growing on me.
3:57 - (about the power lift gate) Tom: Cherokee's moves out of the way quickly - and then impatiently pushes the liftgate up :)
Absolutely true about seeing it person makes a world of difference. Just not sure it will age well. Trail Hawk is the best looking and the Easter Jeep models look cool too.
Nice video, I just bought me a used Cherokee Trailhawk this morning, I can't wait to get it!
Do you still have it? Can we see
HogsFan91 I traded it in in 2018, so no. 😕
Have your dealership check the electronic brake module. There is an issue . Water can leak into the connecter amd corrode the terminals. This can cause the brakes to engage while driving. It is an easy fix . Chrysler knows about the issue and will likley do the repair at no cost .
short but good review.
I think it is awesome how many people can't get past the front end looks. Aero will not win everyone over. Being a car guy, and getting past aesthetics, I went for the Latitude trim of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee. I have the V6 option. I love this car. Averaging 27 mpg combined in the Seattle world. Yep, I live not far from your review. Fun to watch your review. I am seeing more of these Cherokees in Bellevue, and Federal Way Wa. too! Thanks for the posting of the review.
Seats 5
Yes but this jeep sure has record sales and has helped save Jeep in the US.
I gotta say, the 9-speed automatic sure seems impressive, at least in terms of theory. But I can't seem to wonder what it would do to the driving dynamics and the overall performance of the car once you look past the better fuel economy you can get with more gears.
Go to AUX mode and turn the volume up past 20 and listen to the STATIC ... this happens with or without anything plugged in !
2015's don't do it , only 2014 with 14.25.0 software , jeep refuses to update the issue ..
my 14 didn't have this parking option. Its more of a pain in the ass having the uconnect intergreated app. cost almost thousand to replace the head unit! Not to mention the transmission has a ton of problems!!!
I just bought one a week ago
Does it have one oil pan or two?
How much mpg city/hwy would this Jeep get in Florida?
i think this vehicle would have looked awesome had they just done the headlights a little more similar to the grand cherokee
StreetsOfRage94
What i want to say is because it's a front wheel drive base car that primary sent power to the front wheels I'll pass. But got to admit they have done a good job.
Mine in a 4wd
For some reason, if the front end of the car wasn't so long and proportioned correctly with the flow of the shape, it wouldn't look as bad. The Trailhawk versions are better looking (started seeing more of those on the roads now). But since sales are pacing up to/passing the Wrangler, I guess people like them.
The only thing I don't like about this is that its a Jeep. Although, this particular Jeep has Fiat DNA in it. So, I am willing to consider it...after long term use reviews, of course.
If you check out the Trailhawk owners in the Cherokee Club, this is every bit as capable as a Wrangler. I bought one because the looks are modern. So far, 155,000 other people agree with me making it Jeeps #1 sales leader. It's LED running lights make it look mean and the front, well it reminds me of a snake - albeit an angry one.
The lack of wheel articulation is quite embarrassing and downright dangerous for any serious off-roading.
+s50201, well then, stick with your Wrangler. Sheesh.
1 complaint: it's a front wheel drive suv/cuv . I don't drive front wheel drive.
Many SUVs have a base FWD model for people who won't be using AWD and/or are on a budget. It's nothing new. You can always buy an AWD model if you wanted.
And most Jeeps come with as 4X4s. There are very few 2-wheel or front-wheel drive Cherokees in Jeep dealerships.
37 GRAND!!?? You can get a GRAND CHEROKEE for that why would you pay 37K for a regular Cherokee??
+455Transam Especially with an *UGLY* body style like the Cherokee.
The Cherokee is a lemon. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Transmission, brakes, fuel tank.
The interior looks better than the exterior. I've seen it in person and it's still a fugly car.
Stop hoarding the tp lol
Yuk