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he Jeep name has always been
synonymous with the tough
ready-to-go-anywhere-and-bring-
anything-back practicality born of
military need. Even the name !eep'stemsfrom military slang for'untested vehicle',
though many believe the Just Enough
Essential Parts'acronym earned during the
Korean War for its Spartan design is a more
accurate tag.
With the new Cherokee, Jeep seeks to
combine luxury car-like cruising attributes
with the proven off-road ability for which the
marque is known. The four-cylinder diesel
available only in the top-spec Limited is the
best choice, as it combines economy with
towing power.
The 2.8-litre engine really punches above its
weight in terms of performance, surging the
Cherokee forward like a sumo wrestler
launching into an opponent. A crushing
460Nm of torque is available from 2000rpm,
which is more than enough to propel the near
two-tonne Jeep with great vigour. This torqueis also handy to help the Jeep tow levelled
loads of up to 2270k9, or 1600k9 without a
load-levelling device.
Fuel consumption is good, with a claimed
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average for highway cruis ng of 7.Bl/100kmand 9.4 ove'a l, although du'ng oJ'test we
achieved an average of 10.1 /100km.
The interror of the diesel Cherokee is a nice
place to be, wrth full leather seats and an
optional MyGIG stereo system that features a
20GB hard drlve, USB connectivity and DVD
player for providing comfort and entertainment
on long journeys. However, space is hard to
find in the passenger and drlver footwells, and
the steering wheel doesn't adjust to reach. I
aTso found the handbrake, located on the
wrong side of the centre console,
inconvenient to use.
The Cherokee's redeemlng feature is thetwo-way fabric roof opt on for the Limited that
can open either forwards or backwards
aLlowing alL passengers, f ront, rear or bolh to
enjoy open-top motoring.
Cargo space is 419 litres wlth the rear seats
up and '1404 litres when folded. The rear seats
fold to create a f lat f loor, and cargo hooks are
provided to secure loads.
The automatic taiigate window can be
opened rndependently of the tai gate, and is
handy when shopping or carrying long loads.A butro^ on Lhe <ey'ob activares it.
Rlde comfort is not bad on smooth roads,
which is probably down to the unitary chassis
and coil springs aiL round, though there is
some skittishness over potholes.
Four-wheeL drive is selectable on the move
with both high and low ranges avai able on the
five-speed auto, though our test route only
saw the Cherokee travel on wet gravel roads.
The Cherokee has parking sensors but no
reversing camera, which is odd given the
seven-rnch screen in the dash. lt's easy
enough to park, but some assistance would
be a welcome add tion, especially whenhitching a caravan.
Whlle the Cherokee isn't perfect, it makes
up for the shortcomings of a cramped interior
with optional extras like the retracting roof and
excellent sound system, which do help to
make the package more appealing, as does
r^e sroot'l, torqJey d esel eng ne.
The Cherokee def initely has rts nrche, and
would make a good tow car for those looking
for a capable 4WD loaded with extras. O
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MODEL/MAKE
JEEP CHEROKEELIMITED DIESET 2.8RRP: $56,990AS TESTED
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