The future for the Cherokee looks uncertain. The latest model has just rolled off the line at the Belvidere plant and will be closed. So, can we expect a , or will it be discontinued? Will it be refurbished or replaced?
Is the Jeep Cherokee discontinued again?
It hasn’t been officially discontinued, but the latest model just rolled off the line at the Belvidere, Illinois plant. There is no official replacement expected, as the facility is inactive and will be shut down.
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The 2024 Cherokee may be primarily a carryover model. The 2025 Jeep Cherokee would be the redesigned model to kick off the next generation. However, the Cherokee could be replaced by a new electric model.
According to , we’ve only seen two of the new EVs that Jeep plans to introduce in North America by 2025. We’ve seen the rugged Jeep Recon and the Jeep Wagoneer S, which will go into production by 2024.
That leaves room for the Cherokee to be replaced with two electric models. The Jeep Cherokee EV could stand out or wear a different badging. We were pretty excited about the Cherokee 4xe, but that doesn’t seem like an option anymore.
It should ride on the STLA platform for large vehicles. It supports electrification and hybrid powertrains. So, the new Cherokee may be bigger.
Jim Morrison, head of Jeep Band North America, said the new Cherokee will be bigger and better than ever. But that’s all he said. Also, the code name for this project could be KM. It may have a third row, like the Jeep Commander or Grand Cherokee L.
Can you buy a 2023 Cherokee?
Yes, it is available, but the offer is limited. It could be the last affordable Cherokee because rumors suggest the sixth-generation Cherokee will be luxurious. It could be equipped like the Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
The 2023 Cherokee starts at $37,695, which is shocking, but the base model has been dropped. The range begins with Latitude Lux trim. It includes premium features such as leather upholstery, power liftgate, roof rails, LED lights, digital instrument cluster, keyless entry/ignition, heated seats and heated steering wheel.
While the future of the Cherokee is in the air, we know some new Jeep SUVs are on the way. We await the debut of two new electric Jeeps. Also, the new Cherokee could be a hybrid. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
