Jeep Cherokee; Sport Or Utility Vehicle

History in the making is what the Jeep Cherokee accomplished throughout its reign. The classic sports utility vehicle was a compact vehicle making it one of the most popular on the market. A firm ride with a sporty side made this rugged vehicle appeal to a diverse group making it a legend in the making. The Cherokee was respected both on and off road due to its blacktop performance and unbeatable off road performance.

Twenty years in production resulted in a minimal amount of changes being made to the overall design of the Cherokee. The first generation of Jeep Cherokees began in 1984. The Cherokee was a modern version of the Wagoneer, offering all the characteristics of the Wagoneer but in a lighter, cheaper and off course sportier version.

Known for its classic body shape, the Cherokee was said to have the best SUV shape out there, inspiring other car manufactures to start developing hybrid versions of the sports utility vehicle. Remarkably, the Jeep Cherokee set the stage for the modern sports utility vehicle by quickly replacing regular cars.

Off road excursions left the Cherokee unbeatable by the other four wheel sporting vehicles. In comparison no other vehicle was as versatile as the Jeep Cherokee. A utility vehicle that was sturdy and durable quickly won the hearts of the traditional car consumers. An affordable price for such a powerhouse of options made sales of the Cherokee increase greatly.

The body on frame construction was a thing of the past with the Cherokees. Sporting the new unibody construction, this allowed the weight of the vehicle to drop drastically. The ladder box chassis was also present on the Cherokee as well as an anti braking system that was available whether the vehicle was in two or four wheel drive. Noise, vibrations and harshness levels were reduced drastically. Low vehicle emissions had also become an important component being offered by the Jeep Cherokee.

Toledo Ohio and Beijing China were the center of manufacturing of the Cherokee. New horizons were reached with each new improvement made to the Cherokee. With each vehicle manufactured the Cherokee came closer and closer to being the most desirable vehicle on the market. The increased quality of this already smooth operating vehicle made the added safety, more comfort and new aerodynamic styling icing on the cake.

Nearly twenty years and two generations has bought consumers an inexpensive, reliable on and off road vehicle. Widely accepted by consumers, the high quality of the Cherokee still can be found on the roads today. Production of the Jeep Cherokee ceased when the new Jeep Liberty was introduced. Amazingly, due to the high quality and rugged durability of the Jeep Cherokee, this vehicle will live on for years.

Definitely the smart choice for a powerful, comfortable fun ride, the Jeep Cherokee was the answer. Offering the outdoor enthusiast the sporting vehicle for such pleasures as mudding or just exploring the rough uninhabited country side the Cherokee was unmatched. Larger seating capacity, maneuverability in bad weather and the shear power of towing also marked the Cherokee as an unbeatable utility vehicle. Whether it is sporting or utility, the Cherokee is the versatile way to go.