When the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee was designed, Jeep drivetrain engineers knew that Jeep customers expect their vehicles to be capable and come with a true low-range. Not only did they do that, but this FWD-based drivetrain architecture features a true locking rear, a true low-range gear ratio, and the trail performance expected out of a Jeep product.

MOPAR has released new parts to accessorize your Jeep and JK Wrangler in time for summer. Let’s take a look at what new goodies the Chrysler performance guys have for you.

Rebel Off Road decided that they couldn’t just do one event, but two back to back. To add it up they went from Moab, UT to Daytona Beach, FL in roughly two and a half weeks of ultimate Jeep fun! Check out the ultimate Rebel Road Trip.

Canada has plenty of cold, unforgiving wilderness, but the country’s certainly been a warm, welcoming place for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee. After competing for the affections of 80 journalists in last fall’s TestFest, the $33,160 mid-sizer drove off with the “Best New SUV/CUV Under $35,000” award from the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada. It left behind the Buick Encore, Mitsubishi Outlander, Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited and Subaru Forester XT Touring.

Jeep introduced several prototype vehicles for the annual Easter Jeep Safari at Moab, UT. The Jeep Cherokee Dakar may not be a JK, but this is the most modified Cherokee out there, currently. While Mopar says the lift kit isn’t available, let’s see what could be done if someone were to brave a warranty void and create the ultimate “KL” chassis.

We watched the 1784 Jeep Cherokee drive across the field in front of us, cutting the pit course of the Parker 425. We had assumed it was just a newbie who got lost or somebody desperate to get fuel. As I continued to watch, I realized more was going on. It turns out the driver shut off the truck to make sure he didn’t kill the fuel pump, but it failed to restart. To make matters worse, this wasn’t even his pit spot.

Last week we told you about how Consumer Reports gave the 2014 Jeep Cherokee a heavy raking over the coals. Now it appears Consumer Reports’ disdain extends beyond just one Jeep. Not only has the publication thrown the 2014 Jeep Cherokee onto its list of new vehicles to avoid, but also, they’ve added the Jeep […] More »