2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Revealed

by Derek Kreindler

Published: March 27th, 2013

Jeep finally released the rest of the Cherokee lineup, including the more rugged Trailhawk version (above). The new Cherokee will have a choice of the Dart’s 2.4L Tigershark 4-cylinder, or a 3.2L version of the Pentastar V6, making 271 horsepower. Power will come through a 9-speed automatic transmission.

A selection of different all-wheel drive systems will be available. Jeep Active Drive I will be a basic all-wheel drive system, whle Jeep Active Drive II will include a low-range mode. Jeep Active Drive will have low-range and a rear locking differential. None of these modes will employ a transfer case – instead, there will be a planetary gearset at the differentials.

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Onus on Mar 28, 2013

I'll buy one. The nose is much less offensive in the real pictures. Like everything else. How they managed to fit in low range but it is there. Also a rear locker is a wonderful feature. People say jeep isn't innovative enough. Well guess what they just put low range in a traverse awd. Innovation at its best.

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Mbluefootball on Mar 29, 2013

I went out to Moab Utah this past week to see some Jeeps and do off-roading and saw the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk up close. It looks really good, I mean REALLY GOOD, in person. I think people should reserve opinions until they see it for themselves and not just slam it from pictures.

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