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Jeep Cherokee: A Winner!
Answer: It had a simple style with a touch of elegance, and was quite tame with a lot of Jeep toughness built in!
The best combinations, in my opinion, for a true Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).
1975 AMC Cherokee Jeep
The Cherokee name was first attached to Jeep's in 1974 when AMC introduced a sportier 2-door version of the Wagoneer. Aimed at the younger buyer the early (big) Cherokees were a bit less expensive than the Wagoneers. They were produced until 1983.
Then in 1984 AMC unveiled the new downsized Cherokee XJ. Engines offered for the new Cherokees included the
updated 2.5 Four Cylinder; the GM V-6 (not highly regarded by most); and from 1985 to 1987 an 85-horsepower
Renault Diesel engine was also available. The durable 4.0 liter did not debut until 1987 throughout the Jeep
line-up.
NOTE: The Jeep Comanche pickup truck was introduced in 1986 sharing the Jeep Cherokee platform and many parts/accessories. Click here to see My Comanche and more info!
1996 Cherokee XJ
Nice Aftermarket Off Road Ready '89 XJ The Cherokee's basic body style continued with few relative changes until 2001.
By that time the simple Cherokee name alone was being supplanted by the "Grand Cherokee" moniker.
1994 Grand Cherokee
The upscaled Grand Cherokee was introduced by Chrysler in 1993. The Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ
series was built from 1993 through 1998, followed by the Grand Cherokee WJ from 1999 through 2004.
The Grand Cherokee WK was introduced in 2005.
Click here to see more on the Jeep Grand Cherokee!
2006 Grand Cherokee All in all Chrysler/Jeep has had a successful run with the Cherokee which continues until today. Prices, however have gone through the roof making new (or newer) car purchases impossible for many, especially the average wage earner. Older used Jeep Cherokees are a good and relatively inexpensive investment for most, especially
if you want to have a tough SUV with street civility and... I think... pretty good classic looks. Jeep Cherokee XJ Off Road Page With Videos! Jeep Comanche Pickup Page! Jeep Grand Cherokee Page! Cheap Jeeps: How and Where to Find Them! The XJ Cherokee was Replaced by the KJ Liberty in 2002...but has the Liberty Been Able to Fill Such Big Shoes (or Tires)?...Find out...Click Here!
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