Jeep Cherokee Design
New, sleek and athletic exterior
The new Jeep Cherokee boasts a cutting-edge, revolutionary design and features world-class craftsmanship and exclusive technological contents. Sleek and athletic exterior lines project the Jeep design into the future and convey efficiency and aerodynamics without compromising the brand’s stylistic heritage.
Jeep designers were inspired to create a vehicle that remains true to the brand while moving it into the next era with a shape that is as efficient as the vehicle and retains the DNA that makes it a Jeep. Fluid, sleek exterior lines highlight the efficient, wind-splitting upper body of the Cherokee. The rugged, protective lower body conveys the legendary capability that is characteristic of every Jeep.
The new Jeep Cherokee has a powerful stance, an aggressive wheel-to-body proportion and a commanding road presence. The approach and departure angles contribute to the best-in-class capability.
The new generation Jeep Cherokee was designed with integrated aerodynamic features to reduce drag and assist in improving fuel economy. Aerodynamically designed features include a fully integrated, aerodynamic tuned body, an extensive rear spoiler, integrated underbelly pans, integrated sill aero spats, tail light design meant to kick air off the side of the body and lightweight aluminium wheels that were scrutinized for aero efficiency.
A key element in the front of the new Jeep Cherokee is the ‘waterfall’ bonnet with the iconic peaked, seven-slotted grille which includes a crisp, horizontal snap – a feature found in many classic Jeep vehicles. The bonnet is clearly defined and separated from the front fenders in a modern interpretation of the brand’s design heritage. Advanced LED lighting technology is used throughout the new Jeep Cherokee. Daytime running lights (DRL) and standard Bi-Xenon headlights, enhance the unique proportions of the front.
The sides feature the signature Jeep trapezoidal wheel arches. The rear is highlighted by the contemporary full LED tail lamps, which are an integral part of the rear backlight graphic, making the vehicle look stronger yet harmonious. This shape is the connection between the upper and lower rear as an interlocking graphic statement that brings a unique presence specific to this new Cherokee. The rear fascia also carries Jeep Cherokee-specific rear fog lamps.
The new Cherokee rides on 17-inch (Longitude and Trailhawk) or 18-inch tyres (Limited) providing drivers with confident traction in all road conditions.
To those customers looking for the pleasure of enjoying the open-air driving experience that only Jeep can ensure, the new Cherokee offers the new CommandView dual-pane power sunroof, available as an option on all trim levels. CommandView extends from the windshield to the rear of the vehicle allowing for perfect views both on- and off-road.
All-new, premium interior
The Jeep brand’s recent Grand Cherokee introduction set the foundation for a new direction in interiors that the new Cherokee builds upon. The interior is modern, welcoming and comfortable. It features a sophisticated, refined design, hand-sculpted forms, signature Jeep styling cues, high-quality materials, precision craftsmanship and attention to detail. The cabin is designed to offer the driver ultimate comfort with useful, easy-to-operate technology and clever storage.
Also in the development of the Cherokee’s all-new interior, Jeep designers took inspiration from the brand’s heritage. The signature trapezoidal plan view feature line is classic Jeep, reminiscent of the trapezoidal wheel arches on the exterior. The centre stack bezel is inspired by the outline of the front grille of the 1940s Willys Jeep and continues the design language of its larger sibling, the Grand Cherokee.
Premium materials abound on all customer touch-points – the door uppers, the centre armrest and the upper instrument panel. Throughout the cabin, customers will find interior trim that is soft to the touch and pleasing to the eye. A vinyl-wrapped, stitched instrument panel brow is standard on all models and the stitching carries over to the centre console armrest and front door armrests.
The new Jeep Cherokee is available with three interior trim choices, all inspired by exotic locations and landscapes around the world, such as Morocco, Grand Canyon and the Italian Mount Vesuvio.
The country of Morocco at night was the inspiration for the black interiors. When the sun sets in Morocco, the light reflects the shapes and brings them to the light. There is high contrast with golden tones. Morocco interior is black with warm Moroccan Sun accent stitching, providing a contrast to the black. Morocco is available in cloth, Nappa leather or a combination of the two, and is a choice on all trim levels of the Cherokee.
The Jeep brown interior was inspired by the Grand Canyon: based on the hues in the rocks of the Grand Canyon, the warm, rich brown features golden-tone accent stitching. Grand Canyon is a Nappa leather interior and is available on Cherokee Trailhawk models.
An image of Mount Vesuvius in Italy inspired the Jeep-exclusive dark brown and Indigo Blue leather interior, called Vesuvio. The dark brown and dark blue colours are highlighted with white accent stitching and silver trim. Vesuvio is available as a Nappa leather interior on Cherokee Limited.
Cloth is standard on the Longitude with leather offered optionally. Leather is standard on the Limited versions and the Trailhawk features cloth and leather combination with full leather as an option.
Seats are ergonomically designed to support the contour of the body, and are available with a ‘memory’ adjustable mechanism and heated/ventilated features for the front seats. They are trimmed with premium cloth (Longitude), quality Nappa leather (Limited and Trailhawk) or a combination of cloth and Nappa leather (Trailhawk). The 60/40 split second-row seats adjust fore and aft for increased passenger comfort and cargo flexibility.
Functionality is a main characteristic of the new Jeep Cherokee interior, where plenty of thoughtful, clever storage features can be found. A refined, covered, top bin is located above the centre stack on top of the instrument panel for secured storage of small items. The front-passenger seat folds flat and offers hidden, in-seat storage by flipping up the passenger seat cushion.