Jeep Cherokee Goes Soft! 2WD Cherokee For Australia In 2012

Looks like the Jeep Cherokee is going soft. Jeep Australia are likely to bring in 2 wheel drive versions of both the KK Cherokee Limited and Sport in 2012 model year.
In what looks like a softening of core Jeep values Jeep Australia seem to think that there is a market for 2WD Cherokee in Australia.

Only time will tell if they are correct, the 2WD Cherokee could appeal to those buyers who only ever use it in the city and they could also appeal to some 2WD Ford Territory buyers looking for the looks of a tougher 4WD wagon without the full 4WD terrain capability. The decision is most likely price driven to acheive a lower entry price into the the "SUV" market which would be acheived with a 2WD Cherokee, coming in at a much lower price than 4WD versions. Expect much lower resale value on 2WD versions than equivelant 4WD models. Lets hope 2WD buyers dont try take them into 4WD terrain. The Cherokee has been available in 2WD form in US markets for many years.