2014 Jeep Cherokee launches in US from $22,995
Jeep has set the starting price of its 2014 Cherokee at $22,995 in the United States, undercutting the outgoing Liberty and introducing new features including a nine-speed automatic gearbox.
Jeep has confirmed US pricing for the 2014 Cherokee, with the new mid-size SUV starting at $22,995 for the entry-level Sport 4x2. The figure positions the Cherokee below the outgoing Liberty, which it replaces, and marks a new approach for the brand as it re-enters the segment with fresh technology and a new platform.
Trim levels and pricing details
The 2014 Cherokee is offered in four trim levels: Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk. Two- and four-wheel drive configurations are available. The Sport 4x2 opens the range at $22,995, with the Sport 4x4 at $24,995. The Latitude starts at $24,495 for 4x2 and $26,495 for 4x4. The Limited comes in at $27,995 (4x2) and $29,995 (4x4), while the Trailhawk, available exclusively with four-wheel drive, is priced from $29,495.
| Trim | Drivetrain | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sport | 4x2 | $22,995 |
| Sport | 4x4 | $24,995 |
| Latitude | 4x2 | $24,495 |
| Latitude | 4x4 | $26,495 |
| Limited | 4x2 | $27,995 |
| Limited | 4x4 | $29,995 |
| Trailhawk | 4x4 | $29,495 |
Powertrains and technology
Jeep offers two engines: a 2.4-litre MultiAir2 Tigershark four-cylinder producing 184 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.2-litre Pentastar V6 with 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque. Both are paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, a first for the Jeep brand, developed in partnership with ZF. According to Jeep, the four-cylinder delivers up to 45 percent better fuel economy than the old Liberty, while the V6 can cover up to 460 miles on a full tank under certain conditions.
Standard and available features include a 5.0-inch Uconnect touchscreen, LED tail lamps and daytime running lights, ParkView rear camera, CommandView dual-pane panoramic sunroof, and SiriusXM radio. Safety and driver assistance systems are also expanded, with more than 70 new or improved features listed by Jeep.
Production and market context
Production of the new Cherokee takes place at Chrysler’s Toledo North plant in Ohio, which previously built the Liberty. Jeep aims for an annual capacity of 275,000 units at the facility. The Liberty ended production in August 2012, leaving a gap in Jeep’s US SUV line-up until the Cherokee’s arrival. The new model is built on a platform adapted from Fiat, reflecting the integration of Chrysler and Fiat Group engineering.
Jeep has sold over 2.5 million Cherokees in the US since the model’s original launch in 1974. The 2014 model marks a return to the Cherokee nameplate for the American market, with deliveries scheduled to start in autumn 2013. For details on the start of production, see Chrysler Starts 2014 Jeep Cherokee Production in Toledo.
