New 2016 Jeep Cherokee at Earnhardt Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Gilbert, AZ

Four Wheeler Magazine gave the "2015 Four Wheeler of the Year" award to the Jeep Cherokee, so allow me to introduce you to the 2016 Cherokee, a capable SUV that is just right for giving passengers and belongings lots of room due to how it is a sport utility vehicle (SUV). 2016's models include Limited, Sport, Latitude and the Trail-Rated Trailhawk. New features for the coming year's models include these: Siri Eyes Free, Do-Not Disturb and Drag and Drop (for touchscreen-equipped Cherokees). The 2016 Cherokee comes out of FCA's Toledo Plant in Ohio, and should be getting to dealerships by 2015's third quarter. Keep reading to learn how the 2016 Cherokee might be your new driving companion!

Under the Cherokee's Hood

Did you know that the 2016 Jeep Cherokee is very unique because of its standard nine-speed automatic transmission? The nine-speed automatic transmission makes auto-manual and overdrive available. The fact that it has this will make for a smooth trip to your destination! A V-6 3.2-liter engine is available for every 2016 Cherokee Sport, and comes with a stop-start feature. Another engine you might have for the Cherokee is the 2.4-liter MultiAir2 Tigershark, which may provide you with up to 171 lb-ft of twist and 184 horsepower. These SUVs present prospective buyers with multiple available four-wheel drive (4WD) systems: Active Drive I with a power transfer unit, Active Drive II to get nice climbing capability, and Active Drive Lock to have nice off-road capability. A Jeep Selec-Terrain traction control system is available with five configurations: Auto, Rock, Sport, Sand/Mud and Snow (if the need presents itself!). Essentially, each 2016 Cherokee efficiently transports people to destinations!

Features

This SUV offers an 8.7-inch ground clearance and ten colors. Back passengers can use rear beverage holders. Up to five people total can comfortably fit in this SUV. The touchscreen's Drag and Drop menu allows a driver to personalize the SUV's touchscreen for getting access to features used most often, examples of which may be Travel Link, Yelp or cooled or heated seating. As indicated earlier, this SUV has Do-Not Disturb, which might be used with Cherokee's Uconnect screen to send automatic text message replies to people texting you, and callers to voicemail. Those who want to ignore their phones while driving will be happy to have Do-Not Disturb. Siri Eyes Free--a voice command feature--together with Apple iPhone 4s and more recent iPhone models, works to allow drivers to send text messages, and do other things while keeping eyes on the road and hands on their wheel.

Would I have speed control with the Cherokee?

Yes, you would!

Does the Cherokee have remote keyless entry?

Yes, so you can make use of it to get into the vehicle faster than without.

Where may I get accurate directions to you?

Right here: Click for directions

Safety & Final Notes

The 2016 Cherokee has over seventy active and passive safety features for occupants, and has been assembled with 65% high-strength steel for protection in an accident. The 2016 Cherokee might come with a 36 month/36,000-mile basic warranty. Electronic stability control (ESC) may help you in difficult driving situations. Tire-pressure monitoring will inform you of low tire pressure to (hopefully) cause you to pull over to fill the tires to avoid a flat. A backup camera will help you depart driveways or parking spaces. You might use the Cherokee's emergency braking assist if needed. We invite you to come down to see the 2016 Cherokee!