Details and Pricing Released for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee

Posted on June 13, 2013 by baysideadmin

Jeep has finally announced the pricing for the upcoming and all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee. Along with that pricing range comes with it the three different variants of the Cherokee that will be out this year.

The first up is the base model, the Cherokee Sport. The rundown of its features are that it will be equipped with a Fiat-sourced 2.4L Tigershark engine and 17-inch steel wheels. As is the case with most Chrysler products, the Cherokee will have the Uconnect system.

The next step up is the Cherokee Latitude. On the outside, it shares many similarities with the Sport. The biggest perk of going up a tier, however, is the luxurious interior. Leather-bound steering wheel, ambient interior lighting, and inseat storage in the front passenger seat; these are just a few of the interior features to make the Latitude such a premium purchase. The engine is a 3.2L Pentastar V6. Pricing for the Latitude starts at $24,495.

Next in line is the Cherokee Limited. It comes with automatic headlights and 18-inch polished aluminum wheels on the outside. On the inside, it cranks up the luxury. That means heated leather seats and steering wheel, digital instrument cluster, and the Uconnect system with an 8.4 inch touchscreen. All this comes priced starting at $27,995.

The last, and most incredible value, is for the Cherokee Trailhawk. This is the one being aimed right at the drivers looking to find their fun on the road less traveled. That’s why it comes with such features like a red tow hook and a underbody skid plate. The ride height has been increased as well as the off-road suspension. The engine has the Jeep patented Selec-Terrain as well as Active Drive 4×4 drivetrain. The Trailhawk has some extra visual flair to the already bold new look of the new Jeep. The top of the pack will run about $29,495.

So there’s the a brief look at the upcoming Jeep Cherokee. For additional details, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We stock in all Jeep makes and models. You can view our new and pre-owned inventory online. If you need any work done on your current vehicle, you can also schedule a time to come into our service department. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more auto news and monthly specials.

2014 Jeep Cherokee vs Grand Cherokee

Posted on June 1, 2013 by baysideadmin

The auto world, like many things, is filled with comparisons. How does this car stack up to that car? It’s the way things are. The comparison that the Sacramento Bee wanted to see was just how the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee stacked up to the king of the brand, the Grand Cherokee.

First up is the engine. The Cherokee will have the choice of a V6 or a 2.4-liter Tigershark four-cylinder engine. The four-cylinder is capable of 31 MPG on the highway and can go 490 miles in a single fill-up. The V6 on the other hand gets 271 horsepower.

The Grand Cherokee with its engine gets 290 horsepower but lacks the fuel mileage. The only way for it to get into the 30s range is to have the EcoDiesel V6 engine.

One thing to note that the Cherokee has over the Grand Cherokee is that it will have new nine-speed transmission. The Grand Cherokee will still only have eight-speed transmission.

The Jeep Cherokee seems poised to offer a new form of luxury and comfort that doesn’t take away from the quality of the Jeep’s typical capability. While the new design might have taken time for fans to appreciate, they’ve seemingly gotten on board for the potential of something new and ground-breaking.

Check out our Jeep line-up online, including the award-winning Grand Cherokee, at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. The dealership is located in the Queens area and operates with top-quality customer service that works with you in either finding the new or pre-owned vehicle that suits your life-style or fixing any issues you have with your current vehicle. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more Jeep news and monthly parts and service specials.

2014 Jeep Cherokee: It’s What’s Inside That Counts!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by baysideadmin

The new look for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee has been a hot topic of late. In order to deal with the critics who have seemed timid about the new direction, Jeep has been putting an emphasis on what’s beneath the new look. A real Jeep isn’t defined by its exterior, but by what it can do. A jeep is made for someone looking for an aggressive drive, someone who wants to make his own road.

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee may be sporting a new and distinct look that separates it from its prior pedigree, but it has heart where it matters. Jeep wants to assure fans that just because the style has evolved that the capability hasn’t been left behind. In fact, the 2014 Cherokee will be the first ever mid-sized SUV to feature rear-axle disconnect. This helps to reduce energy loss, leading to a better fuel efficiency, by not using 4×4 when it’s unnecessary.

The new Cherokee is coming out to replace the aging Liberty and that means it’d better make sure to bring an improvement over its predecessor. The 2014 Cherokee has much more power in the engine with a new nine-speed transmission. There are two variations of engines available to choose from. First is the 2.4-liter Tigershark with 184 horsepower and gets 31 mpg on the highway. Second choice is the 2.3-liter Pentastar V-6 engine. It’s built with the intention to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness in mind and is capable of 271 horsepower.

With all the fuss that’s been said about the outside, no one has really mentioned the inside. The 2014 Cherokee will come loaded with over 70 available safety and security features such as the inclusion of 10 standard airbags. The dashboard has two ways of viewing the vehicle’s information. One is a 3.5 inch greyscale thin-film transistor LED. The other is the 7-inch full color reconfiguarble instrument cluster. Chrysler’s popular Uconnect system will be included and will have either the standard 5-inch touchscreen or the up-gradable 7-inch screen.

When the 2014 Cherokee is released in the third quarter of this year, it will be available in four models:

Jeep Cherokee Sport
Jeep Cherokee Latitude
Jeep Cherokee Limited
Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

For more information on the Cherokee, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We offer the highest quality of customer service in the Queens area. Shop our new and pre-owned inventory online as well as set up a time to come in for a test drive. Follow the dealership on Facebook and Twitter to see more Jeep news and monthly specials.