If something's been gone for 13 years, do you get the feeling it's just not coming back? The Jeep brand had us labeling the return of the Cherokee line a lost cause, but we were pleasantly surprised with the nameplate's homecoming this model year. Turns out the vacation did the Cherokee some good, arriving for 2014 as a small crossover with style, off-road capability and a smooth V6.
The base Cherokee Sport model offers a commendable amount of standard features, like a 5-inch touchscreen, all-season tires, Bluetooth and audio connectivity as well as the optional Cold Weather Group package.
We'd thought we'd celebrate the Cherokee's 21st-century debut with a #TBT to one of the last models on the lot before the epic hibernation:
Had a Cherokee back in the '80s and '90s? Let's help you pick up where you left off with a test drive in one of our new models here at Route 46 Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Little Falls, NJ.