Is this the boxiest Jeep ever?

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The all-new, sixth-generation Jeep Cherokee has been revealed… sort of. The first official images of the large, boxy SUV have been released, with the promise of more details to come later this year.
We'd forgive you for thinking these were just more pictures of the new Jeep Compass that was unveiled not too long ago, because the two cars look pretty similar. Both feature an upright front end with Jeep's signature seven-slot grille, a flat bonnet, squared-off wheelarches and very square body. Advertisement - Article continues below
Of course, all of those styling cues were also found on the landmark, second-generation Jeep Cherokee, more commonly known as the XJ, from the eighties. It was one of the world's first compact SUVs and arguably the most influential model the 4x4 brand has produced, so we understand why the new Mk6 Cherokee might hark back to it.
So far, the only technical detail Jeep has confirmed is that the new Cherokee will be available with hybrid power. We're assuming it's based on the same STLA Large platform as the new Jeep Wagoneer S, and the next-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio, which means there would be potential for an all-electric version too, but we'll have to wait and see.
Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf said: 'The all-new Jeep Cherokee headlines our efforts to deliver more product, innovation, choice and standard content to customers than ever before.
'Jeep Cherokee will boast competitive pricing that strikes at the core of the largest vehicle segment and sits perfectly between Jeep Compass and Jeep Grand Cherokee to bolster our winning mainstream line-up.'
The brand's boss is referring to its American line-up there. If the new Cherokee comes to the UK and Europe – which hasn't been confirmed yet – it should slot in between the new Compass, which is due to arrive here before the end of the year, and the flagship Wagoneer S that last we heard was due in early 2026.
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