Areas for improvement: Road noise considerable at high speeds
So far so good in every aspect, though I miss the 1997 Wrangler I traded in. We've got a baby girl now, and my 4-door Cherokee makes a better "family car."
Off-road performance not quite as good as the Wrangler, but still constantly amazes me.
Overall handling more SUV-like, less nimble than Wrangler. Very stable driving experience at 90 MPH on the freeway or 40 mph on bumpy dirt roads.
The 4.0 liter engine provides plenty of power off road and on. Perky acceleration.
Cargo space less than perfect, though I did sleep in the back once. I'm 5'6", and could stretch out diagonally - with the back seat down, of course.
Road noise considerable at high speeds.
You don't realize how many Cherokees are out there until you buy one. Still, the classic styling looks more rugged than most small SUVs.
The running costs for Jeep Cherokee 4.6-cylinder Automatic are normal
Areas for improvement: Lack of lumbar support - driver's seat.
I am very pleased with my '98 Cherokee 2.5 TD Ltd. Good torque -I can happily let the clutch up slowly in 1st or 2nd (relying on the idle torque) and then apply the throttle & pull away without any worries at all. Indeed, in the wet I have to mind the torque at the back wheels - I've had more than one unintentional wheel spin, even with junk, a toolbox & large child's buggy in the ample boot! The turbo's set to deliver max torque at 2000 RPM, and when used correctly with the gearbox, gives excellent pulling power at low speeds and allows one to overtake in 5th at normal UK road speeds (i.e. 45-70 MPH) without even thinking of changing down to 4th. However, those used to a saloon car will find the 'power band' a little narrow.It is a very versatile, comfortable car which fits my family well. I have also spent a good few hundred miles driving my Cherokee up & down motorways in England, and can only find one real criticism of the car in this regard (compared to various company owned Audis, Vauxhalls/Opels, Rovers, Toyotas, Peugeots, Mercedes and BMWs) - there is no adjustable lumbar support on the drivers seat. However, the electric lateral, rear-seat & front-seat height controls are excellent. Cruise control works as expected and the brakes are adequate, but will never be as sharp as an Audi's.In conclusion, I can only say that after three months the car is still great fun to drive. I think it's one of those cars you either love or hate.
The running costs for Jeep Cherokee 2.5 turbo diesel Manual are normal
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