Top 5 Jeep Cherokee features that stand out from the competition.

By Chad Luckhoff

While the Jeep Cherokee may have been with us for several years now, it doesn't stop it from having a few features that are worth taking a closer look at. We look at key features on the exterior, interior, technology, drive and safety.

1. Exterior

The Jeep Cherokee is instantly recognisable thanks to its unique front end. The 7-slot waterfall grille is a signature Jeep design cue and is flanked on either side by a narrow, LED headlight.

LEDs offer better visibility due to the impressive cast and control of the light beam. In turn, this helps illuminate more of the road without blinding oncoming traffic. This keeps you and the other road users safer at night. 

LED bulbs are renowned for their lifespan and will comfortably outlast traditional halogen bulbs. It's fair to say you may never have to change a lightbulb again.

2. Interior

The Jeep Cherokee offers a sumptuous leather-trimmed environment for the occupants. With a leather-trimmed dashboard and seats, passengers can travel in comfort.

The leather seats are both heated and ventilated for optimum comfort, no matter what the weather is doing. Too hot outside? Allow the seats to cool you down with the ventilation function. If things get too cold, there's always the heating option that will regulate the temperature.

3. Technology

Jeep Cherokees are fitted with the 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system. Replete with navigation, USB, SD Card and Bluetooth streaming capabilities, the Uconnect system is a powerful and easy-to-use unit that will soon become your trusted travel companion.

The infotainment is connected to an impressive 9-speaker audio system that pumps out 506 Watts of sound. This Alpine-designed system comes with an 8-inch subwoofer and 12-channel amplifier for accurate and clear music reproduction.

4. Capability

Select-Speed Control is Jeep's innovative off-road driving assistance system, made available on the Trailhawk model. It will make ascents, descents and steep gradients a walk in the park and manage and control hill descents and hill starts. It includes an electronic lock for the rear wheels for improved traction at low speeds.

5. Safety

The Jeep Cherokee is equipped with Lanesense lane departure warning. This will alert the driver to the presence of other vehicles alongside them, particularly in their blindspot, to allow for safe overtaking and lane change manoeuvres. Should the driver not respond to the warnings, the car will be guided back between the lines. This will also assist with long journeys where fatigue can cause the driver to stray from their lane.

 

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