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Saturday, August 15, 2009

The Jeep Cherokee A Legendary Vehicle

By Andy Zain

Legendary and still on the road today, the Jeep Cherokee has made its mark in history. The compact classic style sports utility vehicle was one of the most popular vehicles on the market. The rugged workhorse power and off road performance appealed to the outdoors group. While the firm sporty ride with respected blacktop performance appealed to the utility and family minded individuals.

The Cherokee remained in production for nearly 20 years with minimal changes occurring. The first generation models of Jeep Cherokee burst into the world in 1984. The Cherokee was the lighter, sportier, cheaper, and a more modern version of the Wagoneer.

The Cherokee was known for its classic body style and named the best shaped sports utility vehicle. The production and ongoing popularity of the Cherokee inspired other car manufactures to begin developing hybrid version and many of the SUVs that are found on the market today. Setting the stage for the modern sports utility vehicle, The Jeep Cherokee quickly began replacing the traditional cars.

A uniquely versatile vehicle the Jeep Cherokee was a leader in off road four wheel expeditions and an on road utility sensation. The affordable price and durability of this sturdy vehicle quickly became the center of attention for many purchasers.

The body on frame construction was a thing of the past with the Cherokees. Sporting the new unibody construction, this allowed the weight of the vehicle to drop drastically. The ladder box chassis was also present on the Cherokee as well as an anti braking system that was available whether the vehicle was in two or four wheel drive. Noise, vibrations and harshness levels were reduced drastically. Low vehicle emissions had also become an important component being offered by the Jeep Cherokee.

Beijing China and Toledo Ohio housed the manufacturing operations of the Jeep Cherokee. New horizons were reached with each new improvement made to the Jeep Cherokee. Increasing the quality, producing a smoother more comfortable ride bought the Cherokee closer and closer to being the most desirable vehicle. A new aerodynamic style finally made the Cherokee a leader in the industry.

Nearly twenty years and two generations of manufacturing has given consumers a relatively inexpensive, reliable off and on road vehicle. Widely accepted by many, the quality of the Jeep Cherokee is what attracted so many purchasers. Sadly, the manufacturing of the Jeep Cherokee ceased when the new Jeep Liberty was introduced. However, to this day Cherokees can be found on many of our roads. The presence and history of the Jeep Cherokee will live on and on into the centuries.

Surprisingly, the Cherokee was a very versatile and adaptable vehicle. It was the perfect utility vehicle for the individuals looking for power to tow or the maneuverability to navigate through bad weather. The Cherokee was even a smart family vehicle with the bigger seating capacity. The off road enthusiast looking to climb a mountain side or drive through the wet creek beds in search of the biggest mud hole, the Cherokee Could conform to the toughest conditions. The Cherokee is definitely the smart way to go for fun, power, comfort and style. - 21392

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