The Jeep Cherokee is back for the 2026 model year

The Cherokee name is an iconic part of Jeep’s heritage. As the original Cherokee was credited for introducing one of the first modern SUVs. It has off-road credentials while featuring surprisingly agile handling on regular asphalt. This was not a common trait that SUVs possessed in the early 80s. Most of the SUVs in that era were based on their truck counterparts, sharing a lot of the truck underpinnings and their overall uninspiring on-road handling. Needless to say, the XJ Jeep Cherokee became an instant hit amongst enthusiasts as well as regular consumers practically overnight. Jeep Cherokee is back Due to decreased sales and lackluster interest in the modern variant of the Fiat -based Jeep Cherokee KL platform, the iconic model was discontinued in February 2023. However, we are happy to announce it is officially making its return for the 2026 model year. It is designed to fill the midsize SUV gap between the Compass and ...