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18 Jeep Cherokee
Jeep’s long history of building capable off-road vehicles came to an end with the 2014 Jeep Cherokee model. With rock crawlers like the Wrangler in the lineup, as well as more luxury inspired models like the Grand Cherokee that nonetheless did well on the trail and in the snow, Jeep tried to re-envision the Cherokee – which was once a premier entry-level SUV equally at home in town and on dirt – as a crossover SUV/minivan.
And though the crossover market seems to be growing at an amazing rate, Jeep’s new Cherokee does dishonor to the brand’s heritage.
Once upon a time, the Jeep Cherokee was a boxy, truck-based SUV with impressive ground clearance, simple mechanicals, and a utilitarian interior that bordered on spartan. Now, the new Cherokee has small wheels, ground clearance only slightly better than a minivan, and almost silly attempts at exterior styling. The Cherokee even comes in a front wheel drive layout, true heresy for anyone who has ever loved Jeeps. The front grill reveals the Cherokee’s wide waistline, while four sets of headlights and fog lights break are clad in varying styles of opening and lenses. An interior designed for grocery store runs rounds out the entirely sad Cherokee’s package.
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