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Daily Tribune
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
All-new Jeep Cherokee confirmed for late 2025 debut
TDT | agencies Jeep has officially announced that the all-new Cherokee SUV will make its global debut in late 2025, marking the return of the nameplate after the fifth generation was discontinued in 2023. A preview image reveals that the new Cherokee will adopt Jeep's latest design language, also seen on the Wagoneer S and updated Compass. The SUV maintains the brand's iconic seven-slot grille, accompanied by sleeker LED headlights with signature detailing and robust alloy wheels. The bonnet appears flatter and more pronounced, contributing to a tougher, more rugged presence. While the rear design hasn't been revealed, styling cues similar to the new Compass are expected. Built on Stellantis' new STLA Large platform, the next-gen Cherokee is confirmed to feature a hybrid powertrain. Although not yet officially detailed, both internal combustion engine (ICE) and fully electric variants are strongly anticipated as part of the lineup. Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf commented, 'The all-new Jeep Cherokee headlines our efforts to deliver more product, innovation, choice and standard content to customers than ever before. It will offer competitive pricing that targets the heart of the largest vehicle segment and fits perfectly between the Compass and Grand Cherokee, strengthening our core SUV portfolio.'
TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Cherokee returns as Jeep relaunches iconic model
Jeep has confirmed the new sixth-generation Jeep Cherokee is set to be launched in the US later this year to slot between the Compass and Grand Cherokee. The midsized SUV makes a comeback after the fifth generation was discontinued in 2023. Stellantis provided almost no technical information except to say it would feature hybrid power. The company released pictures showing the Cherokee has the brand's latest design cues, as seen on the new Compass, launched earlier this month. Though Jeep said the Cherokee has been reimagined from the ground up, the newcomer has the brand's customary seven-slot grille and rugged shape. 'The all-new Jeep Cherokee headlines our efforts to deliver more product, innovation, choice and standard content to customers than ever before,' said Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf. The Cherokee first appeared in 1974 as a variant of the Wagoneer and evolved from a full-size SUV to a compact SUV and finally into a crossover SUV. For the moment Cherokee is only destined for the North American market, and Stellantis told BusinessLIVE it cannot confirm whether the vehicle will come to SA. In SA, sales of the last-generation Cherokee ended in 2021. Jeep's local line-up comprises the Grand Cherokee large SUV, Wrangler 4x4 and Gladiator double-cab bakkie.
Auto Express
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Is this the boxiest Jeep ever?
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. Our dealer network has 1,000s of great value new cars in stock and available now right across the UK. Find your new car…
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
Jeep unveils new hybrid Cherokee SUV, set to be released in 2025
Jeep has revealed the first details and image of its new Cherokee SUV, set to launch later this year as part of efforts to reverse declining sales. The new midsize SUV from the Stellantis-owned brand will include a hybrid powertrain option, though the company has yet to clarify whether this will be a traditional hybrid or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Jeep currently offers PHEV models in its SUV range. Bob Broderdorf, Jeep's CEO, said in a statement: "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 lineup." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeep (@jeep) Affordability has posed a challenge for Jeep amid rising prices. The entry-level 2022 Cherokee model started at approximately $30,000, close to the current Jeep Compass price of around $27,000. The 2025 Grand Cherokee begins at roughly $36,500. Jeep has yet to disclose further details about the vehicle, including where it will be manufactured. Industry analysts and union officials anticipate production will take place at a plant in Mexico—a decision made before the election of President Donald Trump and the implementation of 25% tariffs on imported vehicles to the US. The previous generation Cherokee was produced at a facility in Illinois, which has been idled since early 2023 following discontinuation amid cost-cutting and production realignment. The cancellation of the Cherokee and the smaller Renegade SUV after the 2023 model year contributed to Jeep's ongoing sales decline. Jeep has faced six consecutive years of falling US sales, reporting a 10% decline in the first quarter of 2025. The Cherokee's launch is expected to be a key focus for incoming Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, who previously led Jeep's turnaround efforts before his promotion to oversee the company's Americas region.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Jeep Cherokee comeback confirmed, Australia to miss out
The Jeep Cherokee will return to US showrooms – but not Australian ones – after the brand confirmed production of a new generation will begin in late 2025. Jeep also confirmed the five-seat Cherokee SUV – a rival to the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Kia Sportage – will be offered with a hybrid powertrain for the first time. In a statement, Jeep said it will begin manufacturing the new Cherokee – one of its oldest nameplates – in late 2025 but didn't share any further details on the vehicle, such as specification or pricing. It did, however, release a couple of images and a short video showing the Cherokee is returning to a boxier silhouette – if one not quite as upright as the iconic XJ series that Jeep built from 1983 to 2001. "This is a historic year for the Jeep brand, with more product, innovation, choice and standard content for customers than ever before," said Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The all-new 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 lineup." Jeep Australia told CarExpert the new Cherokee isn't planned for Australian showrooms, after the local arm of Stellantis – owner of the Jeep brand – also ruled out the return of the larger Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee was axed in March 2025 after a significant sales slump. It means Jeep will continue to lack a product in Australia's largest sales segment: the mid-size SUV segment. This accounted for almost a quarter of new car sales last year, with 287,637 of the total 1,237,287 total new vehicles sold. Instead, the Jeep Compass (below) – due in Australia in 2026 with electric and hybrid powertrain choices – will take up the role previously played by Cherokee in the local lineup. The previous generation KL Jeep Cherokee was sold in Australia between 2014 and 2022 with four- and six-cylinder petrol engines, before production ended globally in February 2023. With styling paying homage to the XJ Cherokee – sold in Australia between 1996 and 2001 – the new generation is expected to use the STLA Large modular platform. The STLA platform is designed for electrification and underpins the Jeep Wagoneer S and Recon electric SUVs both due in Australia in 2026. It means the Cherokee is set to be larger than before, with the platform enabling a length of up to 5126mm. For context, the KL Cherokee measured 4651mm long. It will likely be shorter, however, than the 4915mm-long two-row Grand Cherokee axed from the Australian lineup in March 2025. Jeep sales fell 9 per cent in the US in 2024 – and a staggering 48.7 per cent in Australia – while parent company Stellantis suffered a 15 per cent global sales decline and massive 70 per cent fall in profits year-on-year. The automaker is also working on a new electric Renegade – a small SUV last sold in Australia in 2020 – due in US showrooms in 2027. The current Renegade is Jeep's entry-level SUV in the US, where the pint-sized Jeep Avenger already in Europe and Australian showrooms isn't currently offered. The Avenger is offered here only with electric power, but mild-hybrid power is expected to be introduced Down Under. MORE: Everything Jeep Cherokee Content originally sourced from: The Jeep Cherokee will return to US showrooms – but not Australian ones – after the brand confirmed production of a new generation will begin in late 2025. Jeep also confirmed the five-seat Cherokee SUV – a rival to the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Kia Sportage – will be offered with a hybrid powertrain for the first time. In a statement, Jeep said it will begin manufacturing the new Cherokee – one of its oldest nameplates – in late 2025 but didn't share any further details on the vehicle, such as specification or pricing. It did, however, release a couple of images and a short video showing the Cherokee is returning to a boxier silhouette – if one not quite as upright as the iconic XJ series that Jeep built from 1983 to 2001. "This is a historic year for the Jeep brand, with more product, innovation, choice and standard content for customers than ever before," said Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The all-new 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 lineup." Jeep Australia told CarExpert the new Cherokee isn't planned for Australian showrooms, after the local arm of Stellantis – owner of the Jeep brand – also ruled out the return of the larger Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee was axed in March 2025 after a significant sales slump. It means Jeep will continue to lack a product in Australia's largest sales segment: the mid-size SUV segment. This accounted for almost a quarter of new car sales last year, with 287,637 of the total 1,237,287 total new vehicles sold. Instead, the Jeep Compass (below) – due in Australia in 2026 with electric and hybrid powertrain choices – will take up the role previously played by Cherokee in the local lineup. The previous generation KL Jeep Cherokee was sold in Australia between 2014 and 2022 with four- and six-cylinder petrol engines, before production ended globally in February 2023. With styling paying homage to the XJ Cherokee – sold in Australia between 1996 and 2001 – the new generation is expected to use the STLA Large modular platform. The STLA platform is designed for electrification and underpins the Jeep Wagoneer S and Recon electric SUVs both due in Australia in 2026. It means the Cherokee is set to be larger than before, with the platform enabling a length of up to 5126mm. For context, the KL Cherokee measured 4651mm long. It will likely be shorter, however, than the 4915mm-long two-row Grand Cherokee axed from the Australian lineup in March 2025. Jeep sales fell 9 per cent in the US in 2024 – and a staggering 48.7 per cent in Australia – while parent company Stellantis suffered a 15 per cent global sales decline and massive 70 per cent fall in profits year-on-year. The automaker is also working on a new electric Renegade – a small SUV last sold in Australia in 2020 – due in US showrooms in 2027. The current Renegade is Jeep's entry-level SUV in the US, where the pint-sized Jeep Avenger already in Europe and Australian showrooms isn't currently offered. The Avenger is offered here only with electric power, but mild-hybrid power is expected to be introduced Down Under. MORE: Everything Jeep Cherokee Content originally sourced from: The Jeep Cherokee will return to US showrooms – but not Australian ones – after the brand confirmed production of a new generation will begin in late 2025. Jeep also confirmed the five-seat Cherokee SUV – a rival to the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Kia Sportage – will be offered with a hybrid powertrain for the first time. In a statement, Jeep said it will begin manufacturing the new Cherokee – one of its oldest nameplates – in late 2025 but didn't share any further details on the vehicle, such as specification or pricing. It did, however, release a couple of images and a short video showing the Cherokee is returning to a boxier silhouette – if one not quite as upright as the iconic XJ series that Jeep built from 1983 to 2001. "This is a historic year for the Jeep brand, with more product, innovation, choice and standard content for customers than ever before," said Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The all-new 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 lineup." Jeep Australia told CarExpert the new Cherokee isn't planned for Australian showrooms, after the local arm of Stellantis – owner of the Jeep brand – also ruled out the return of the larger Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee was axed in March 2025 after a significant sales slump. It means Jeep will continue to lack a product in Australia's largest sales segment: the mid-size SUV segment. This accounted for almost a quarter of new car sales last year, with 287,637 of the total 1,237,287 total new vehicles sold. Instead, the Jeep Compass (below) – due in Australia in 2026 with electric and hybrid powertrain choices – will take up the role previously played by Cherokee in the local lineup. The previous generation KL Jeep Cherokee was sold in Australia between 2014 and 2022 with four- and six-cylinder petrol engines, before production ended globally in February 2023. With styling paying homage to the XJ Cherokee – sold in Australia between 1996 and 2001 – the new generation is expected to use the STLA Large modular platform. The STLA platform is designed for electrification and underpins the Jeep Wagoneer S and Recon electric SUVs both due in Australia in 2026. It means the Cherokee is set to be larger than before, with the platform enabling a length of up to 5126mm. For context, the KL Cherokee measured 4651mm long. It will likely be shorter, however, than the 4915mm-long two-row Grand Cherokee axed from the Australian lineup in March 2025. Jeep sales fell 9 per cent in the US in 2024 – and a staggering 48.7 per cent in Australia – while parent company Stellantis suffered a 15 per cent global sales decline and massive 70 per cent fall in profits year-on-year. The automaker is also working on a new electric Renegade – a small SUV last sold in Australia in 2020 – due in US showrooms in 2027. The current Renegade is Jeep's entry-level SUV in the US, where the pint-sized Jeep Avenger already in Europe and Australian showrooms isn't currently offered. The Avenger is offered here only with electric power, but mild-hybrid power is expected to be introduced Down Under. MORE: Everything Jeep Cherokee Content originally sourced from: The Jeep Cherokee will return to US showrooms – but not Australian ones – after the brand confirmed production of a new generation will begin in late 2025. Jeep also confirmed the five-seat Cherokee SUV – a rival to the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Kia Sportage – will be offered with a hybrid powertrain for the first time. In a statement, Jeep said it will begin manufacturing the new Cherokee – one of its oldest nameplates – in late 2025 but didn't share any further details on the vehicle, such as specification or pricing. It did, however, release a couple of images and a short video showing the Cherokee is returning to a boxier silhouette – if one not quite as upright as the iconic XJ series that Jeep built from 1983 to 2001. "This is a historic year for the Jeep brand, with more product, innovation, choice and standard content for customers than ever before," said Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The all-new 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 lineup." Jeep Australia told CarExpert the new Cherokee isn't planned for Australian showrooms, after the local arm of Stellantis – owner of the Jeep brand – also ruled out the return of the larger Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Grand Cherokee was axed in March 2025 after a significant sales slump. It means Jeep will continue to lack a product in Australia's largest sales segment: the mid-size SUV segment. This accounted for almost a quarter of new car sales last year, with 287,637 of the total 1,237,287 total new vehicles sold. Instead, the Jeep Compass (below) – due in Australia in 2026 with electric and hybrid powertrain choices – will take up the role previously played by Cherokee in the local lineup. The previous generation KL Jeep Cherokee was sold in Australia between 2014 and 2022 with four- and six-cylinder petrol engines, before production ended globally in February 2023. With styling paying homage to the XJ Cherokee – sold in Australia between 1996 and 2001 – the new generation is expected to use the STLA Large modular platform. The STLA platform is designed for electrification and underpins the Jeep Wagoneer S and Recon electric SUVs both due in Australia in 2026. It means the Cherokee is set to be larger than before, with the platform enabling a length of up to 5126mm. For context, the KL Cherokee measured 4651mm long. It will likely be shorter, however, than the 4915mm-long two-row Grand Cherokee axed from the Australian lineup in March 2025. Jeep sales fell 9 per cent in the US in 2024 – and a staggering 48.7 per cent in Australia – while parent company Stellantis suffered a 15 per cent global sales decline and massive 70 per cent fall in profits year-on-year. The automaker is also working on a new electric Renegade – a small SUV last sold in Australia in 2020 – due in US showrooms in 2027. The current Renegade is Jeep's entry-level SUV in the US, where the pint-sized Jeep Avenger already in Europe and Australian showrooms isn't currently offered. The Avenger is offered here only with electric power, but mild-hybrid power is expected to be introduced Down Under. MORE: Everything Jeep Cherokee Content originally sourced from:
