2014 Jeep Cherokee AWD technology

2014 Jeep Cherokee jeep qualified with EcoTrac Breaking AWD driveline system designed to improve fuel efficiency by breaking away from the driveline components when not needed , so the only power sent to the front wheels .

Jeep is famous with great body and ability as a compact SUV with plenty of space and plenty of off-road capability . Simple in design and implementation , Cherokee basically a box on wheels , but to this day he has a loyal following . After allowing the replacement of Cherokee , Liberty , growing long in the tooth , has returned to the Jeep Cherokee name for the replacement of Liberty .

2014 Jeep Cherokee is offered in four trims : Sport , Latitude , Limited and off-road -oriented Trailhawk . Front - wheel drive is standard on all but the Trailhawk , which is equipped with 4 - wheel drive is optional on other trims .

Back in February we reported that the Jeep took the approach of back-to - the- future in 2014 with the re-launch of the Cherokee . And while the classical revival was met with mixed responses from our readers , most critically the same - SUV unveiled design similarities , we are now able to expand on how the Jeep hopes to achieve " improvement in fuel economy of more than 45 percent " admitted at the time. This will be partly achieved by EcoTrac .

Manufactured by American Axle and Manufacturing ( AAM ) , EcoTrac referred to as " the automotive industry 's first release of all-wheel - drive ( AWD ) system . " This increases fuel economy by turning the escape part of the driveline when not in use . According to AAM , the system saves 0.75 hp at 65 mph .

2014 Jeep Cherokee offers a choice of V6 power or 4 - cylinder . The base engine is a 2.4 - liter 4 - cylinder that produces 184 horsepower and 171 lb - ft of torque . It features FIAT MultiAir technology - sourced , which is a means of electro - hydraulic control of the intake valves to improve both power and fuel economy . Optional for all versions is a 3.2 V6 engine - based on Chrysler's new 3.6 -liter - liter V6 . It makes 271 horsepower and 239 lb - ft of torque . Both engines are mated to an automatic transmission 9 - new speed with manual shift capability .

The Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy ratings for the 2.4 - liter mpg city/31 mpg is 22 highway with front-wheel drive and 21/28 mpg with 4WD . The V6 is rated at 19/28 mpg with front drive and 19/27 mpg with 4WD .

The Cherokee is offered with three systems 4 - wheel - drive . On the basis of so-called drive system I. It is basically setting all-wheel - drive that can send up to 100 percent of the power to the rear wheels when the front wheels slip . Active Drive II adds low-range gearing for greater off-road capability . Active Drive Lock , which is standard on Trailhawk , furthers the off-road prowess with a locking rear differential . All Cherokee 4WD system comes with Selec - Terrain with the settings for Automatic , Sport , Snow and Sand / Mud . Active Drive Lock adding stone settings are only available when low-range gearing is involved .

Until now, the AMM has been awarded five U.S. patents for EcoTrac and have another nine pending .

Model lineup
2014 Jeep Cherokee is offered in four trims : Sport , Latitude , Limited and off-road - oriented Trailhawk . Front - wheel drive is standard on all but the Trailhawk , the which is equipped with 4 - wheel drive is optional on other trims .

The $ 22.995 Sport features standard seat upholstery fabric and includes a 6 - way adjustable driver 's manual , cruise control , air conditioning , Bluetooth connectivity , auxiliary input jack , two USB ports, a 60/40 split - folding rear seat , and steel 17 - inch wheels with wheel covers .

The $ 24.995 Latitude adds fog lamps , front passenger seat storage under the cushions , outlet 115 - volt , LED ambient interior lighting , colored glass windows and alloy wheels.

The $ 27.995 Limited gets leather upholstery , a power - 8-way adjustable driver seats , heated front seats , heated steering wheel , 8.4 - inch Uconnect touch screen with rearview camera , 7 - inch color TFT instrument cluster and polished alloy 18 - inch wheels , as well as other goods .

The $ 29.995 Trailhawk equipped with fabric and leather upholstery , speed - hill descent and ascent chosen control , skid plates , suspension lift and 17 - inch all- terrain tires .