Category: Small 4x4s 
Price Range: £20,095 to £24,595
Modern yet Jeep-like looks, great off-road ability yet capable on-road, space, value, ingenious two-part tailgate
Poor pedal positioning, some illogical switchgear, unrefined engines
An impressive reinterpretation of the Cherokee theme
The unibody construction should make this Cherokee better able to absorb frontal impacts than the old one without subjecting occupants to excessive deceleration forces. Two front airbags are standard, plus side curtain airbags in the Limited, while standard-fit ABS and electronic brake-force distribution help you avoid the accident in the first place. All versions come with an alarm and a key-transponder immobiliser, but the chime that warns if you open the driver's door without removing the key is extremely annoying.
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wrote on 19 07 2006