I commented to the folks at Belvedere over four years ago about the build quality, performance and satisfaction I had with my 2019 Jeep Cherokee Overland. Nothing over that time has changed my opinion. Not to say that I had no suggestions for bettering a very competent vehicle, but time for a new Cherokee has come and hopefully those suggestions I have made repeatedly will come to fruition, sadly, not at Belvedere. Based on the sincere and kind response I received from a line worker, I feel for these guys. Certainly their skill and dedication will lead to something to build and soon. Just not right otherwise. Pretty dumb too.
As to the Cherokee, no doubt it has established a strong following over the years and no doubt there is a viable business case for a new and more capable mid-size Jeep. I now will repeat my Cherokee” wish list” based on six years and two Cherokee ownerships. Here goes: Slightly longer producing more seating and cargo room. Slightly wider for the same reasons plus more stability. Rear Wheel drive with AWD option. Some form of electrification option but no all electric, that goes to its stablemate the Wagoneer S. Must have the Hurricane option also and a high performance version. Just two rows please and an interior that reflects the new levels of plush, comfort, and technology Jeep now produces. Lastly it must be more “Jeep” capable and not to knit pick, make its turning radius shorter and its rear door entry larger.
Manufacturers want feedback so give mine, some well earned consideration. The Cherokee must be built to be better and my brothers and sisters at Belvedere must get something to build real soon. Let’s get this whole thing going Jeep. Jeep employees and Cherokee loyalists deserve better.