Jeep has revealed its 2019 facelifted Cherokee SUV at this year’s Detroit motor show with a revised front end as well as a new turbocharged petrol engine. It will be making its method to the UK in 2018.
The new engine is a 2.0-litre direct-injection turbocharged four-cylinder petrol system creating 266bhp as well as 400Nm of torque. It’s the exact same system that debuted on Jeep’s most current Wrangler. two naturally aspirated petrol engines are likewise offered for the 2019 Cherokee – a 178bhp 2.4-litre four-pot as well as a 267bhp 3.2-litre V6.
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All three engines are mated to nine-speed automatic transmissions as well as long-term four-wheel-drive. The Cherokee includes Jeep’s all-new rear drive module that makes the new Cherokee front-wheel-drive only at specific times. A low-range gearbox as well as five-way driving mode selector are likewise fitted.
On the style front, the Cherokee gets a modified front end, which moves away from the sharp, directed nose of the outgoing Cherokee in favour of a rounder, traditional look a lot more according to the current Compass.
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Changes around the back are obvious as well – the number plate housing has been transferred to the tailgate, as a fresh, chunkier looking rear bumper with a larger scuff plate now sits in its place. Refreshed taillights with new illumination signatures appear as well. All Cherokee designs are fitted as basic with 19-inch wheels, with the top spec Trailhawk design fitted with special 17-inch off-road tyres.
The facelifted Jeep Cherokee is available in five trim levels, starting off with Latitude as well as topping out with the tough Trailhawk model. the current Uconnect infotainment system can be specified with either a seven or 8.4-inch screen, the latter being equipped with satellite navigation. The infotainment system is compatible with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay as well as Android automobile as well as options of digital instrument clusters are likewise available, with a 3.5-inch grayscale or seven-inch full-colour instrument cluster on the list.
According to Jeep, the updated Cherokee features a lot more than 80 security as well as safety features. These include adaptive cruise control, park assist, ahead collision alerting as well as lane departure warning. A Jeep spokesperson verified that the facelifted Cherokee will make its method to the UK, although pricing has yet to be confirmed.
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