Jeep Cherokee

The Jeep Cherokee is a midsize SUV (4.5 m) with five-door body, and reducing total switchable traction. It is sold with a 177 hp diesel engine and two types of change, one manual and one automatic. This model is on sale since 2008 and replaced the former Cherokee.

Since March 2009 there available a version called "Sport", in addition to the "Limited" that already existed. Its price at the time of writing this information is to 28.900 € (without the discount Jeep is making € 33,600). The "Limited" costs € 32,963 with manual gearbox, the automatic € 37,717 (with discount). The version "Sport" can not be automatic.

His driving on the road does not convey the same confidence as other models that are more ideal for this, such as the Honda CR-V or the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Jeep's suspension is soft and at the supports in the corners (high speed) occur around the rear axle rebounds remaining some confidence to Team Leader. In contrast, highway type road is a comfortable car.

Off-road, the reductive and the proper functioning of the traction system, with the ability to lock the center differential, give it an advantage over other models with bodywork SUV. On the slopes the suspension has an excellent absorption capacity, of all-terrain vehicle of this type, I only remember that it is better that of the Land Rover Freelander 2 in the Cherokee, when one encounters a deep pothole in the road that can not escape , those who do contract the muscles throughout the body, hoping a violent jerk, it usually fails to occur or is much less intensity than expected.

Jeep Cherokee. 2008.The model diesel engine is the same with the Wrangler and Dodge Nitro. Give a push enough for normal road driving and overtaking allows some security.

A year ago I tried with the automatic gearbox in a Cherokee who had the optional canvas roof (pictured). Then I was surprised how little you could hear the engine under normal conditions. Now I've driven with manual (version 'Sport') and I found something more noisy than those of most alternatives. The most room for improvement I think they are transmitting vibrations, which are noted clearly in the gear lever.

The appearance of the interior combines good details, such as controls that are on the doors are very similar to those used by Mercedes-Benz (may be the same) and there are many holes to leave things at hand, with other surprising in a car of this price (plastic with sharp edges or cuts in the upholstery poorly resolved). In general, interior quality, I think it is in an intermediate position between the Compass / Patriot and Grand Cherokee and below most of its alternatives.

Inside, there's room for four adults, a fifth passenger will not go where they should be comfortable because your feet are two drinks holders. The interior height is great, both front and back. The trunk of 419 liters capacity (1,404 L with the seats folded down), is walking distance to the vertical roller blinds covering it. In his piece is a reversible floor that conceals a small double bottom. This piece is coated on one side of the upholstery as the rest of the boot while the other is plastic. This can be used to put on it something we do not want to dirty the car (as muddy boots).

If the car gets dirty mud is very difficult to enter and leave without getting dirty, because there is no protection for the beam that is below the threshold of the door does not get dirty (in a Freelander 2 is not the case).

Some technical

Jeep Cherokee. 2008.Además Model Diesel Engine 2.8-liter displacement and 177 hp (with Diesel injection system through common with piezoelectric injectors and turbocharger type variable), Jeep offers the possibility of commissioning a gasoline-powered version of six-cylinder, 3.7 liter engine capacity and 205 hp.

The diesel engine is coupled to a gearbox six-speed manual (called NSG 370). Optionally, you can carry an automatic five (545RFE), the fuel is only available with an automatic four relationships (42RLE). The arrangement of the engine is longitudinal (as in all models except the Jeep Compass and Patriot).

The Cherokee has a monocoque chassis and AWD system manual connection called 'Select-Trac II. It has three modes: "2WD (rear-drive)," Auto 4WD (four wheel drive with central differential free) and "4WD Low" (all-wheel drive with locked center differential, reducing and stability control off). The lowering ratio is 2.72 to 1 and the gear selection is electric traction mode (image).

Among the items of equipment there is a speed control on descents "HDC (Hill Descent Control) and one TA to start ramp" HSA "(" Hill Start Assist ") which also has the 2008 model Grand Cherokee. The 'HDC' serves to maintain a steady speed going down steep grades and is only available with automatic transmission. The Start Assistant holds the car ramp brake for two seconds after the driver has his foot off the brake pedal. This system will have all versions.

The characteristic angles for the practice of road are sufficient, unless the car is used in areas too complicated: 29 º the attack, 20.4 º and 32.2 º ventral exit points. The rake angle can be increased to 39.1 º removing the air deflector bearing the bumper.

Jeep Cherokee. Model 2008.La suspension is the same type so far, but new evidence. Front is independent, has a rigid shaft behind (image). Directed by zip. The Cherokee platform shared with the Dodge Nitro (with changes).

Like all Jeep models, the ABS can detect the type of surface to improve its performance by varying the braking distance over which are very slippery (like gravel or dirt).

Brakes are four-wheel drive. The standard tires are 235/65 R17 measures, there are also some 18 "wheels with 235/60R18 tires. The spare wheel is mounted on the outside, under the boot.

As regards the model it replaces, do not change much of its dimensions: 4492 mm long, 1838 mm wide and 1808 mm high (the same measures in the previous model are: 4.500 mm, 1824 mm and 1,819 mm). It is therefore less wider and taller than a Land Rover Freelander 2, which is the same length.

The 2008 model Jeep Cherokee is built at the factory that DaimlerChrysler has in Toledo (Ohio, USA) with the Dodge Nitro, sharing model with the mechanical elements.

Equipment

Some security-related elements which form part of standard features include front airbags, head (of curtain), stability control with rollover function and trailer stabilization, pressure sensors in tires and windscreen wipers automatic connection. Comparison Sheet equipping version 'Sport' and 'Limited'.

The headlights have separate bulbs (halogen) for short and long. There is expected to have xenon headlights and active lighting system.

Jeep Cherokee. Model 2008.Algunos curious items of equipment that can have is a stereo with a 20 GB hard disk capacity to store music ( "MyGIG") or a canvas roof practicable "Sky Slider" (the sort that had the Citroën 2CV).

This roof is operated electrically and can move from front to back (revealing the two rows of seats) or from back to front (leaving the rear seats homeless). The noise entering the passenger compartment is higher than in a fixed roof version with glass or practical but I felt that the sound insulation is good and the noise level is not comparable to what can be a convertible with a canvas roof, at least at normal speeds.

Other innovations of the new Cherokee is that the rear window opens independently of the rest of the gate and, as standard, has a climate control with infrared sensor to measure body temperature.

The manual version has an upholstery fabric with a treatment (called "YES Essentials") that repels dirt, and does not absorb odors antielectrostática as easily as normal. The automatic gearbox version has leather upholstered seats.