Jeep Cherokee. 5 generation, 2017 restyling
The Jeep Cherokee is an all-wheel drive 5-door SUV from the Italian-American automaker, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Previously, there was a rear-wheel drive version of this SUV. Currently, a front-wheel drive version is also available and is supplied to the Israeli market. There are already 5 generations of the Cherokee jeep on the market so far, and its latest restyled version of 2017 can be found in Israel.
Exterior and interior
The exterior of the upgraded Cherokee has become more modern, however it still remains recognizable! Such features as the trapezoidal wheel arches and the distinctive seven-slot grille show that the Jeep Cherokee is proud of its history and style. The interior is finished with better materials and is more advanced.
The company keeps on repeating that the exterior of the restyled SUV is premium. In fact, it has not changed much. The vehicle features the redesigned hood, front bumper and LED headlights. The rear lights (they are also LED), the bumper and the tailgate have been changed. The door is made of composite materials, it has become lighter and has a contactless opening function. To open it, you just need to move your foot under the bumper to lift the cover. The interior of the 2017/2018 Jeep Cherokee has changed very slightly, acquiring new inserts of black glossy plastic and other edging of the multimedia system, ventilation openings, as well as zones in the area of the gear lever and the button of the electronic handbrake. The unit of the multimedia system has moved back a little, due to which the front storage compartment has increased, where even a large smartphone fits perfectly. The interior finishing materials have become of better quality: the front panel is finished with the soft plastic, whereas the leather and fabric are pleasant to the touch.
Modifications
Israeli buyers can acquire the new Cherokee Jeep with two petrol engines. A 2.4-liter FWD engine producing 177 hp (for front-wheel drive models) accelerates to 196 km/h and has an average fuel consumption of 9.1 liters per 100 km, while its highway consumption is only 6.9 liters. A 2-liter turbocharged AWD engine producing 272 hp (for all-wheel drive models) provides a top speed of 206 km/h and consumes an average of 8.8 liters per 100 km. Both are equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
Trim versions
Only one trim version of the 2019/2020 Jeep Cherokee is available in Israel: LIMITED. But it has everything you need! First of all, there is a panoramic roof! Such things as a full set of airbags, including knee airbags for the driver and window airbags, a tire pressure sensor, a rear camera, rear parking sensors, automatic parking system, standard safety systems, lane control and blind spot monitoring, and collision avoidance system ensure maximum confidence for both driver and Cherokee passengers.
Everything is also very good in terms of comfort! The buyers can enjoy leather interior, tinted glass, 2-zone climate control, power seat adjustment with the driver’s position memory, the ability to control multimedia via a smartphone, heated side mirrors and front seats, button start engine, as well as electrically folding mirrors. Adaptive cruise control will make the 2019 Jeep Cherokee even more comfortable.
The exterior of the 2020 LIMITED Jeep Cherokee boasts roof rails, auto-leveling xenon headlights and adaptive lighting, fog lights and R18 wheels.
