2014 jeep Cherokee 4x4 flat towable!
I think the title says it all. The new 2014 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 with 2 speed transfer case includes a neutral setting for recreational towing. Kudos to jeep for making a small crossover SUV with this pr...
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I've been checking out the 2014 Cherokee. While I'm not a big fan of it's exterior, overall the Cherokee seems like a good option for my needs. However...
Be careful when ordering. Their website is very confusing. After building and pricing a Limited and a TrailHawk, I found their packaging is odd.
You can tow a TrailHawk 4 down and it has some options I want, but it looks like there are some options like the Luxury Group that cannot be added to the TrailHawk. And it has the off-road suspension which improves it's off-road ability, but at the expense of the road handling.
OTOH, you can get the Limited which is a better road car, but if you want to tow, you need to add the "9-Speed Automatic Transmission With Jeep Active Drive II" option - $995. However, that option automatically adds the off-road suspension - which adds an inch to ground clearance, at the expense of road handling.
It still looks like a good option, but don't assume anything about the configuration and towability.
Regards,
Dan.
Be careful when ordering. Their website is very confusing. After building and pricing a Limited and a TrailHawk, I found their packaging is odd.
You can tow a TrailHawk 4 down and it has some options I want, but it looks like there are some options like the Luxury Group that cannot be added to the TrailHawk. And it has the off-road suspension which improves it's off-road ability, but at the expense of the road handling.
OTOH, you can get the Limited which is a better road car, but if you want to tow, you need to add the "9-Speed Automatic Transmission With Jeep Active Drive II" option - $995. However, that option automatically adds the off-road suspension - which adds an inch to ground clearance, at the expense of road handling.
It still looks like a good option, but don't assume anything about the configuration and towability.
Regards,
Dan.
