There is no way this is real life. Cherokee people, prepare to riot in the streets.

[Buffalo Phil]

"They're not even [within] 100 miles [of Baghdad]. They are not in any place. They hold no place in Iraq. This is an illusion ... they are trying to sell to the others an illusion."

LOL

[HeavyMetal]

Supposedly shared platform with new midsize Alfa Giulia/Chrysler 200/Dodge Journey.

seems equally terrible

[Burton58]

seems equally terrible

our xj's have always been called mini vans/station wagons. why not just make it happen

[29er]

seems equally terrible

Yeah. That's just speculation from other forum, based off the Chrysler product plan. So we'll see.
I'm always skeptical of these things until the actual release.

Better plan:

Take 4-door JK Sport:
+Widen body/narrower flares (more interior space)
+Fixed roof with normal rear widows.
+Normal doors/windshield
+Traditional Hatch
+Front end similar to current Liberty
+Electronic t-case controls so soccer moms don't have to use the lever
+More aerodynamic design (really not hard to do better than a Wrangler)
+Eco-friendly engine/trans tune to satisfy their silly C.A.F.E standard.
-Remove roll bar
=Cherokee

Won't happen but it actually makes a lot of sense. The 4-door JK actually brings down Jeep's reliability ratings. Not because it has any actual issues, but because soccer moms buy them thinking they're getting a cooler-looking Toyota Highlander. Then they freak out and bring it in to the dealer when the t-case grinds/gets stuck in neutral (since they didn't read how to use it), they hit a moderately sized bump and the steering wheel jerks/loud suspension noises, they can't figure out how to put the soft top back on correctly/it leaks water/is noisy as hell, the doors don't close right, etc etc etc.
Sell a JK-based traditional SUV with the Wrangler quirks removed, and you're not only selling another capable vehicle, but shielding the type of people who will never remove the doors and top from the inherent imperfections that go along with Wrangler ownership.

[hippie metal]

Mother of god that thing is ugly

[HeavyMetal]

it looks like this

[Burton58]

Is that an impossible subaru

[hippie metal]

.....i......im scared....

[Kyle]

The liberty and patriot are being ditched for the new cherokee. I have no idea if this is the final product but the real cherokee will be released in NY. There is a member on www.jeepgarage.org that works for jeep and gets all the goods and info on jeep and new jeeps and so far this sounds like the real deal unfortunately.

[Pedro]

I was gonna say, why do they need another small to mid sized SUV? They have the patriot, compass, and liberty already and they all suck ass.

Looks like a vehicross

[hippie metal]

Pink.......tow hooks?

[Buffalo Phil]

Pink.......tow hooks?

The least of our worries.

[hippie metal]

The least of our worries.

I know...that was realized after the first 200 look overs I gave it

[Pete]

[BRock89GW]

I saw this picture And heard how jeep was excited to bring back the Cherokee name a few days ago and my jaw dropped. Also have you seen the 2013 Kia Military truck?