#JeepCherokee

There are few names in the world of American sport utility vehicles which are more respected than that of the Jeep Cherokee. While the larger Grand Cherokee is the more popular model, the smaller Cherokee is a great option for someone who wants a midsized SUV that offers exceptional on- and off-road driving dynamics and loads of interior tech for a low price point. Also, thanks to the Jeep Performance Parts catalog, the brand offers scores of Jeep Cherokee accessories for the interior and exterior.

Turbocharging continues to take over at a torrid pace, allowing automakers to stuff smaller engines into new cars, trucks and SUVs while increasing output and improving efficiency.

Well before its current incarnation, the Jeep Cherokee enjoyed a long and distinguished career as an SUV that defied convention and introduced numerous innovations that the rest of the automotive industry scrambled to match.

The car-based crossover SUVs that dominate today’s new-vehicle marketplace were never intended to replace off-road trucks and utilities, but a market is emerging nonetheless for crossovers that can handle some rough going.

These days, the compact crossover SUV segment is front-and-center in the auto industry.

Rear-wheel drive is generally considered to be the best powertrain layout for handling, and while all-wheel-drive devotees might disagree, the fact remains that RWD is the choice for purists.

They might compete in two different segments, but the Ford Bronco Sport and Jeep Cherokee have similar mission statements.

It can be argued that the original Jeep Cherokee was the first machine to market itself as a family-friendly rig with more than a dash of off-road capability. As we know, that segment now occupies a huge chunk of North American sales.

Pickups continue to dominate the list, with larger SUVs showing up too.

The Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Compass are two very similar vehicles.

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A Jeep owner once told me that you can’t trust the “damn urban Jeepers” because they don’t know about the wave. He was a teacher at a deeply suburban school, by the way, who had never once taken his Jeep any farther off-road than over the curb at the local mall.

Jeep’s controversially styled Cherokee compact SUV has been reinvigorated for the upcoming model year. Toned-down styling, fresh features, and a new turbocharged engine are a few of its highlights.