2014 Jeep Cherokee Photo Gallery

The new face of Jeep? The headlights are the bulbs just above the bumper.

If you want front tow hooks, buy the Trailhawk.

Long front overhang betrays front-wheel-drive chassis.

The GMC looks tough, but it's not intended for serious off-roading.

Long nose, weak chin most an issue when viewed directly from the side. Relatively brief rear end.

Rear end also curvier than the Jeep norm.

Contrasting stitching, satin trim appear suitably Jeep.

Red stitching and silver trim in the GMC. Smaller, more distant touchscreen.

Attractive, well laid-out instrument panel.

Controls very well designed, but buttons and knobs could feel less cheap.

My most attractive shot of the interior. Note stitching on top of instrument panel.

With the Latitude AWD you have these chassis selections.

With the Trailhawk you have these chassis and drivetrain selections.

Fairly attractive cloth, but overly mushy. The leather seats provide better support.

High, comfortable back seat a Cherokee strength. Plus rear air vents.

Cargo volume, only 24.8 cubic feet, about ten low for a vehicle of this size and weight.

Fold the rear seats, and the Jeep's cargo volume disadvantage doubles--20 cubes short of the Subaru.

The Cherokee compensates for its most significant shortcoming with a folding front passenger seat.

This is the engine you want, spend the extra $1,495.

The reason for that less than attractive engine cover? This.