The 2014 Jeep Cherokee has been shown for the first time in the USA. And it has a few surprises for all the Jeep Cherokee enthusiasts.
The model mix includes Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trail Rated - Trail Hawk editions the Cherokee will offer three distinct and surprisingly comprehensive 4x4 driveline configurations that belie its suburban looks.
Jeep Active Drive I—available on Sport, Latitude, and Limited models—is a fully automatic, single power-takeoff unit (PTU) system said to improve both under- and oversteer conditions, deliver yaw control, and offer balanced torque distribution via the braking system. Jeep Active Drive II is also available on Sport, Latitude, and Limited models, and offers a two-speed PTU with low range. Selecting 4-Low mode locks the front and rear driveshafts and provides a 2.92:1 gear reduction for maximum torque and pulling power. When teamed with the four-cylinder engine, Active Drive II provides a 56:1 crawl ratio; the crawl ratio with the V-6 is 47.8:1. This system also pulls off the brake-based torque-apportioning trick.
The third system, Jeep Active Jeep Drive Lock, is standard on the Trailhawk, and adds a locking rear differential to all of the Active Drive II features for better low-speed traction.
This is US specification information and a Turbo Diesel option is expected for export markets including Australia. Expected to arrive late this year in Australia.
