2014 jeep Cherokee 4x4 flat towable!

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.

Ah, I did not hear they were bringing back the "Cherokee". It appears this is replacing the Liberty which is not in the 2014 lineup as far as I can see.

Cbones wrote:
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 provision.:C

Wish they would start shipping volume.....

..Although I don't have any interest or need for a Jeep Cherokee, I am very glad to see that automakers are offering one more choice for those of us that want to flat tow a vehicle behind our Motorhomes. :)

Cbones wrote:

sgip2000 wrote:
Jeep brought the Cherokee back or are you referring to the "Grand Cherokee"?

The new 2014 Cherokee based on a FIAT model. Competes with Honda CRV, RAV4, Escape, and such. I am not referring to its big brother, although that can be equipped as well for flat towing.

That sucks. I was excited for a minute. :-(

sgip2000 wrote:
Jeep brought the Cherokee back or are you referring to the "Grand Cherokee"?

The new 2014 Cherokee based on a FIAT model. Competes with Honda CRV, RAV4, Escape, and such. I am not referring to its big brother, although that can be equipped as well for flat towing.

Jeep brought the Cherokee back or are you referring to the "Grand Cherokee"?

So is my 1994

so is my 2007. Very nice. Easy to prepare to tow and you don't have to leave the key in the ignition since there is no steering wheel lock.