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The Drive
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
New Jeep Cherokee Looks a Lot Bigger Than Beloved XJ in Latest Teaser
The latest car news, reviews, and features. We've seen nearly every angle of the next-gen Jeep Cherokee by now, but we still don't have any solid stats or specs. It's already confirmed that the model will return later this year as a hybrid, and judging by the small batch of photos Jeep has released, it'll be pretty boxy. That's unmistakably a call back to simpler times, when the XJ Cherokee revolutionized SUVs—and no, I don't think I'm exaggerating. But as Jeep's latest teaser for the new model shows, it's going to be quite a bit bigger. The short, 36-second ad spot shows the Cherokee transforming from one generation to the next. Now, the model hasn't looked anything like the original two-door SJ for a while, but the next-gen is really its own thing. It draws from the rounded lines of the most recent Cherokee, which was discontinued in 2023, but you can see as it morphs that the new Cherokee is both taller and longer than the one it replaces. I checked the XJ's exterior dimensions for reference and found that it measured 167.5 inches from bumper to bumper, with a height of 64 inches. The last-gen KL Cherokee was larger overall, coming in at 182.9 inches long and 67.8 inches tall in Trailhawk form. Additionally, the KL's 107.1-inch wheelbase is about six inches longer than the XJ's, which was 101.4 inches. And just so we're clear, all of those XJ specs are for the four-door model since it's obviously the most direct comparison. The upcoming Cherokee looks larger in just about every way. While it's tough to tell from the video if the wheelbase extends much beyond the KL's, the overall length is unquestionably greater. The roof is taller by quite a bit, too. I won't waste anybody's time by trying to guess the new rig's exact dimensions, but I bet when the hard numbers are released later this year, the size gap to the Grand Cherokee will be significantly smaller. Nobody should act surprised that the new Cherokee is bigger than before; new car bloat has been a thing for years. But if it grows as much as it seems, it could erase some of the Cherokee's charm as a compact four-wheeler. I doubt that will be a problem to most actual customers, though, especially those in America, where bigger is so often equated with better. Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: caleb@
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The XJ Jeep Cherokee Is One Of The Most Important Vehicles Of The Last 50 Years
Jeep's modern model lineup is often criticized for its lack of desirability and dismal reliability reputation, even ranking dead last in Consumer Reports' brand rankings last year, worse than other brands with troubled reputations like Land Rover and Alfa Romeo. If you're an old fart like me, it seems like it wasn't all that long ago that Jeeps played starring roles in blockbuster movies, and its offered consumers desirable SUVs that set the iconic American off-road brand apart from its more boring competitors. The model that earned Jeep its mainstream stardom, taking it from being a producer of clumsy but capable trucks to an industry-leading, segment-defining titan was the original Cherokee, otherwise known by its internal model code, the XJ. Not only did the XJ revolutionize Jeep's reputation as a company, it revolutionized the global automotive landscape as we know it. Jason Cammisa dives deep into the history and the cultural significance of the original Jeep Cherokee in the latest brilliant video in Hagerty's Revelations series. Read more: The Best Used Cars And SUVs You Can Buy For $10,000 Or Less, According To Consumer Reports The Cherokee was the first SUV that was able to combine the traditional SUV trait of off-roadability with genuinely good on-road characteristics and improved ergonomics compared to the traditional family sedan and even the lauded family wagon. In this video, Cammisa even goes so far as to claim that it's America's favorite hot hatchback due to the XJ Cherokee's excellent driving dynamics and peppy power when properly equipped. How did it achieve this unprecedented feat of engineering? By pioneering a new type of packaging for an SUV — the unibody construction that was more space-efficient, lighter weight, better handling, and more structurally sound. Before the Cherokee, all SUVs, even the ones that were aimed more at on-road family car use, were bodies bolted to heavy, bulky and clumsy frames that severely impeded day-to-day practicality and livability. The Cherokee, in contrast, prioritized on-road competence first. It started with a unibody construction method that had previously been limited to smaller cars and wagons and added a boxed steel frame member welded around the chassis perimeter to keep the Cherokee's towing capacity competitive. This construction method, as well as other innovations in suspension design and tons of engineering hours, allowed the Cherokee to be the most versatile small SUV, and arguably the most versatile vehicle on the market at the time. The XJ Cherokee's innovation revolutionized the automotive landscape forever, and paved the way for virtually all of the hyper-refined modern SUVs and crossovers you buy today. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
The six used Jaguars to buy now before prices rise
In late 2024, when Jaguar previewed its new all-electric future, a publicity storm followed. Was it the last roll of the dice from a brand in its death throes, or marketing genius? Whatever, the 'copy nothing' relaunch featuring a pink-hued concept car is now estimated to have been seen by a billion pairs of eyes. Those images of the proposed car were also accompanied by news that Jaguar was stopping building cars as it regroups. With only used Jaguars available currently, we thought it timely to ask six experts for the models they would advise buying – those that might even appreciate in value over time. It's also a reminder that while it might have struggled to sell cars profitably, Jaguar still has a healthy back catalogue of fantastic machines. Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Years: 1961-1974 Price: £50,000-£80,000 Think Jaguar, and if you're of a certain age, you probably think E-Type. Launched in 1961 with coupé and convertible body shapes, Enzo Ferrari is said to have called it 'the most beautiful car ever made'. Despite that, E-Type prices have been depressed more recently. And that makes the less aesthetically desirable Series 3, with its 5.3-litre V12 engine and a bonnet so big it needs its own postcode, relatively affordable. Nathan Stride at classic car specialist Team Virtus in Pulborough, West Sussex, said: 'E-Types are currently towards the bottom of the value curve. I have a Series 3, which I sold three years ago for £110,000, and I'm now putting it in an auction and might get £75,000. 'They are cheap, relatively speaking, now, but they will go up. Choose one with a service history and use that to check that the mileage hasn't been tampered with.' Jaguar XJR (X358) Years: 2007-2009 Price: £15,000-£30,000 Jaguar has a storied history of fast saloons, and none more so than the XJ body shape. First launched in 1968, the XJ spawned four generations. The X358 is the final version of the third generation and, like other X350 models, has an aluminium body. Matthew Priddy, the head of auctions at Historics Auctioneers, said: 'I could mention E-Types and classic XKs, but based on recent results, my pick would be the supercharged XJR version of the X358. 'We recently sold a low-mileage example for double my expectations, so if I was to find another for what I thought was market value (£15,000), I would be snapping it up. A great engine, improved performance and luxury, I liken it to when Mk2 prices shot up to £50,000… A modern classic choice with space for you and three friends, ready for a trip to the Le Mans Classic.' Jaguar XK (X150) Years: 2006-2014 Price: £13,000-£20,000 When the first generation of XJS-replacing XK models was launched in 1996, its clumsy looks were a let-down. Its successor, first shown to the public in 2005, was a far sleeker offering. With its aluminium chassis and available with either a coupe or convertible body, the XK now represents a great used buy, according to Matthew Sweeney from Chiltern Jaguar and Land Rover Specialists in High Wycombe, Bucks. 'With the XK, you get so much car for your pound,' he said. 'I really believe the XK is a modern-day classic. It's cheaper than a Porsche 911 Turbo, but the XKR-S has almost comparable performance. And you can get a 4.2-litre for well under £20,000. But as with any high-performance car, you need to be sure that they've been looked after.' Jaguar XE Years: 2015-2024 Price: £8,000-£10,000 Recent versions of small Jaguar saloons haven't been rip-roaring sales successes; think X-Type and more recently the XE in the UK. But that's not to say the latter is a bad car. When it was launched, it was the first in its class to have an aluminium structure. And it was the first car to be built at Jaguar Land Rover's then-new Solihull factory. With a choice of 2.0-litre petrol or diesel engines, it was a direct rival to the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4. 'As a used car, you get a lot more for the money with the XE compared with the equivalent BMW or Audi,' said Gary Stubbs from car dealership Westwell Jones in Farnborough, Hants. 'There are some models out there with a really nice spec. Ideally, you want a low-mileage example, but early (and therefore cheaper) models are increasingly hard to come by. The petrol 2.0-litre is the one to go for.' Jaguar XJS Convertible Years: 1992-1996 Price: £20,000-£30,000 The XJ-S (Ford dropped the hyphen when it bought Jaguar in 1989) had big E-Type-shaped boots to fill when launched by British Leyland in 1975. It didn't grab performance car lovers' imagination as the E-Type had, and production was even halted briefly in 1981 to shift surplus stock. Initially a V12-only, a 3.6-litre straight six-cylinder joined the XJ-S line-up in 1983. Ford replaced this with a 4.0-litre six-cylinder unit in 1992 and added a convertible to the range at the same time. It's this that classic Jag specialist Peter Thurston in Herne Bay, Kent recommends. He said: 'The 4.0-litre XJS is cheaper to run than the V12. It's a very reliable engine, very robust, and the car is nicely built; better than the Leyland XJ-S. I think the XJS will be the next E-Type. They haven't peaked yet, so if you buy one now and hang onto it for a bit, you're unlikely to lose money on it.' Jaguar XJ (X300) Years: 1994-1997 Price: £1,000-£8,000 Astonishingly, it took 18 years for a second-generation XJ to hit showrooms in 1986. Eight years later, under Ford's stewardship, this XJ40 was then facelifted into the model codenamed X300. Richard Gunn from Anglia Car Auctions believes the X300 XJ makes a great buy: 'By this stage, they were well built and pretty reliable. There's a choice of some quite potent engines and values are still pretty reasonable. 'X300 XJs are bargains at the moment. You can probably pick up one for a few thousand, but be wary: like most luxury cars, if a Jaguar has been run on a budget, they don't like it. If you find a cheap, high-mileage car that hasn't been properly maintained, you could be looking at a whole world of trouble.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The six used Jaguars to buy now before prices rise
In late 2024, when Jaguar previewed its new all-electric future, a publicity storm followed. Was it the last roll of the dice from a brand in its death throes, or marketing genius? Whatever, the 'copy nothing' relaunch featuring a pink-hued concept car is now estimated to have been seen by a billion pairs of eyes. Those images of the proposed car were also accompanied by news that Jaguar was stopping building cars as it regroups. With only used Jaguars available currently, we thought it timely to ask six experts for the models they would advise buying – those that might even appreciate in value over time. It's also a reminder that while it might have struggled to sell cars profitably, Jaguar still has a healthy back catalogue of fantastic machines. Years: 1961-1974 Price: £50,000-£80,000 Think Jaguar, and if you're of a certain age, you probably think E-Type. Launched in 1961 with coupé and convertible body shapes, Enzo Ferrari is said to have called it 'the most beautiful car ever made'. Despite that, E-Type prices have been depressed more recently. And that makes the less aesthetically desirable Series 3, with its 5.3-litre V12 engine and a bonnet so big it needs its own postcode, relatively affordable. Nathan Stride at classic car specialist Team Virtus in Pulborough, West Sussex, said: 'E-Types are currently towards the bottom of the value curve. I have a Series 3, which I sold three years ago for £110,000, and I'm now putting it in an auction and might get £75,000. 'They are cheap, relatively speaking, now, but they will go up. Choose one with a service history and use that to check that the mileage hasn't been tampered with.' Years: 2007-2009 Price: £15,000-£30,000 Jaguar has a storied history of fast saloons, and none more so than the XJ body shape. First launched in 1968, the XJ spawned four generations. The X358 is the final version of the third generation and, like other X350 models, has an aluminium body. Matthew Priddy, the head of auctions at Historics Auctioneers, said: 'I could mention E-Types and classic XKs, but based on recent results, my pick would be the supercharged XJR version of the X358. 'We recently sold a low-mileage example for double my expectations, so if I was to find another for what I thought was market value (£15,000), I would be snapping it up. A great engine, improved performance and luxury, I liken it to when Mk2 prices shot up to £50,000… A modern classic choice with space for you and three friends, ready for a trip to the Le Mans Classic.' Years: 2006-2014 Price: £13,000-£20,000 When the first generation of XJS-replacing XK models was launched in 1996, its clumsy looks were a let-down. Its successor, first shown to the public in 2005, was a far sleeker offering. With its aluminium chassis and available with either a coupe or convertible body, the XK now represents a great used buy, according to Matthew Sweeney from Chiltern Jaguar and Land Rover Specialists in High Wycombe, Bucks. 'With the XK, you get so much car for your pound,' he said. 'I really believe the XK is a modern-day classic. It's cheaper than a Porsche 911 Turbo, but the XKR-S has almost comparable performance. And you can get a 4.2-litre for well under £20,000. But as with any high-performance car, you need to be sure that they've been looked after.' Years: 2015-2024 Price: £8,000-£10,000 Recent versions of small Jaguar saloons haven't been rip-roaring sales successes; think X-Type and more recently the XE in the UK. But that's not to say the latter is a bad car. When it was launched, it was the first in its class to have an aluminium structure. And it was the first car to be built at Jaguar Land Rover's then-new Solihull factory. With a choice of 2.0-litre petrol or diesel engines, it was a direct rival to the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4. 'As a used car, you get a lot more for the money with the XE compared with the equivalent BMW or Audi,' said Gary Stubbs from car dealership Westwell Jones in Farnborough, Hants. 'There are some models out there with a really nice spec. Ideally, you want a low-mileage example, but early (and therefore cheaper) models are increasingly hard to come by. The petrol 2.0-litre is the one to go for.' Years: 1992-1996 Price: £20,000-£30,000 The XJ-S (Ford dropped the hyphen when it bought Jaguar in 1989) had big E-Type-shaped boots to fill when launched by British Leyland in 1975. It didn't grab performance car lovers' imagination as the E-Type had, and production was even halted briefly in 1981 to shift surplus stock. Initially a V12-only, a 3.6-litre straight six-cylinder joined the XJ-S line-up in 1983. Ford replaced this with a 4.0-litre six-cylinder unit in 1992 and added a convertible to the range at the same time. It's this that classic Jag specialist Peter Thurston in Herne Bay, Kent recommends. He said: 'The 4.0-litre XJS is cheaper to run than the V12. It's a very reliable engine, very robust, and the car is nicely built; better than the Leyland XJ-S. I think the XJS will be the next E-Type. They haven't peaked yet, so if you buy one now and hang onto it for a bit, you're unlikely to lose money on it.' Years: 1994-1997 Price: £1,000-£8,000 Astonishingly, it took 18 years for a second-generation XJ to hit showrooms in 1986. Eight years later, under Ford's stewardship, this XJ40 was then facelifted into the model codenamed X300. Richard Gunn from Anglia Car Auctions believes the X300 XJ makes a great buy: 'By this stage, they were well built and pretty reliable. There's a choice of some quite potent engines and values are still pretty reasonable. 'X300 XJs are bargains at the moment. You can probably pick up one for a few thousand, but be wary: like most luxury cars, if a Jaguar has been run on a budget, they don't like it. If you find a cheap, high-mileage car that hasn't been properly maintained, you could be looking at a whole world of trouble.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
22K-Mile 2001 Jeep Cherokee Is Today's Find on Bring a Trailer
The XJ-generation Jeep Cherokee was a wildly successful pioneer of the modern-day SUV. Introduced in 1984, the XJ's run extended to the 2001 model year. The final-year example has ultra-low mileage and an accident-free history. Since 1974, Jeep has produced three separate generations of the Cherokee, but when the nameplate is mentioned, only one pops into your head. It's the XJ, the second-generation trucks built between 1984 and 2001, considered to be hugely significant in the evolution of the automobile. Featuring unibody construction and true 4x4 capability, it spawned a whole host of copycats from last-of-the-breed example up for sale on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos) is a 2001 Cherokee Limited with very low miles, finished in a fetching green. The XJ Cherokee had a squared-off charm that was never matched by the blandly shaped third-generation car. It still looks good a Limited, this example has all the bells and whistles available at the time. You get heated power seats trimmed in leather, air conditioning, cruise control, and power windows, locks, and mirrors. The original owner also checked the box for the optional fog 4.0-liter inline-six is a faithful old friend, good for 190 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. It's paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive transfer case with high and low ranges. The XJ doesn't ride like a Wrangler, but it can climb like just 22K miles on the odometer, this Jeep doesn't appear to have done much traipsing around in the woods. There's a little corrosion to note, but it shows well, and the green-over-tan color combo is a classic. An XJ Cherokee is not a Range Rover, and people didn't buy these things to barely drive them to and from the country club. An example like this with such low mileage is rare, and a history free from collisions just makes things better. It'd be hard to find a nicer XJ. No one at the time expected these trucks to be collectible, but given its impact on the industry, the XJ surely is now. It's an icon, the Cherokee that everyone remembers. The auction ends on April 9. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
