Currently reading: Jeep Cherokee revealed at Detroit motor show

Updated SUV gets face to match its siblings; it rivals the Land Rover Discovery Sport

The facelifted Jeep Jeep Cherokee has been revealed by American 4x4 brand Jeep  at the Detroit motor show.

A rival to SUVs like the Land Rover Discovery Sport and higher-spec versions of the Volkswagen Tiguan, the next Cherokee trades the distinctive design of the outgoing car for a look that’s more similar to its siblings.

Currently, the Cherokee, which sells in Britain from £34,400, comes with diesel engines in 2.0-litre and 2.2-litre forms, with front- and all-wheel drive available. The range is topped by a Trailhawk variant with a 3.2-litre V6 petrol that outputs 268bhp.

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At this stage, Jeep has only said it will add more fuel-efficient engines to the Cherokee line-up with the 2018 car. It is not yet known whether they will be new or updates of the current units.

The brand recently introduced a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that uses a twin-scroll turbocharger and eTorque hybrid technology to its line-up with the new Jeep Wrangler. It’s possible this powertrain will be offered with the updated Cherokee range.

No major changes have been applied to the 2018 Cherokee's interior, which in current form comes with a 8.4in TFT touchscreen, shared with its FCA stablemate, the Maserati Ghibli, and features DAB digital radio and Bluetooth connectivity.

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Following the reveal of the Cherokee facelift, Jeep will launch its recently shown Jeep Compass in Britain. That model, which will cost from £22,995, slots between the Cherokee and the entry Jeep model, the Jeep Renegade. Jeep will also launch a 697bhp version of its biggest model, called the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, in 2018.

Although it enjoys success elsewhere, particularly in its home market, Jeep has experienced dwindling sales in the UK. Its market share for 2017 is just 0.26%, half of what it was the year before, but it hopes the launch of its new and refreshed models will boost demand. Even its most niche model, the Wrangler, has been approved for higher UK supply.

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concinnity 15 January 2018

Making them any better?

Are they going to make them to any higher standard? Or make the after sales service better?
bhakes 22 December 2017

great car

what a great car these are jeep lost there way a little this year with the deals but will come back strong in 2018 if you are looking for an SUV this is best value for money worth a look this face lift looks even better