Jeep® Fans Pack Detroit 4Fest 2025

Jeep® Fans Pack Detroit 4Fest 2025​

Off-Road Celebration in Holly, Michigan​

Detroit 4Fest 2025 rolled into Holly Oaks ORV Park this weekend, and yesterday we had the chance to be on the ground, taking it all in. The two-day off-road celebration once again proved why it’s one of Michigan’s premier events for Jeep® and 4×4 fans. With trails packed, vendor tents buzzing, and the atmosphere was pure off-road culture.

Jeep® Fans Pack Detroit 4Fest 2025

Celebrate off-road culture at Detroit 4Fest 2025! Jeep® Fans Pack the event with thrilling vehicles and exciting activities.

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[bill burke]

To be or not to be ? Old 2019 Cherokee or new 2026 Cherokee, that is the question. ????
At this point in time my over seven year old Cherokee that has been absolutely flawless in performance and reliability is a logical answer. The shinny new toy seems a big step up, a heart throb, but that hybrid only strategy from Jeep is a no go for me. Tough choice you gave me Jeep.
Will a gas powered option change the game? Will that smooth running dependable Cherokee start showing its age and let me down? I really doubt that, it’s a real good one that looks and runs like new. I asked for wider, longer, more space and Jeep delivered, but I doubt that will get me there Jeep. Is there hope for gas?
The tough question remains, but so too does that hybrid issue that will put my 2019 in my garage long term, no way I go for a hybrid no matter how shinny the toy. Stay tough on dependable or let the heart have its way. Answers anyone?

 

[patfromigh]

Answers anyone?

This is not an answer, just some things to point out. The former CEO cut and run, but burned a few bridges before he left. One of those was the 3.2 Pentastar V6 for the Cherokee. It won't be coming back. When I worked for the rental fleet, the Cherokee was popular with customers, especially in the winter months here in Frostbite Falls. The V6 was the sweet spot between the tired 2.4 Tigershark four and the stubborn GME-T 2 liter. Neither got along well the 9-speed automatic, while the V6 was a great dance partner with that transmission. I speak as someone who drove a bunch of them.

The 9-speed is now strictly relegated to van duty in North America. The Renegade is gone and the Compass now uses an 8-speed Hyundai transmission. Who knows what will show up in the next Compass built on this side of the pond. The new Compass on sale in Europe is the same size as the old Cherokee, except it gives up a few inches of front overhang. The drivetrain selections offered in Europe would be a recipe for disaster, if they showed up here. The speculation is that the Compass here will use the same 1.6L hybrid as the the KM Cherokee. Both the Compass and Cherokee sold in our market could use some sort of optional drivetrain alternative other than battery electric and the standard hybrid.

The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4Xe in the video brought to my attention that the Trailhawk is still with us. The 375hp hybrid package is a Hemi beater in the quarter mile, but the PHEV system had teething problems and was way overpriced at the start. The Grand Cherokee lineup should offer a standard mild hybrid system. The battery would be a fraction of what is found in the plugin 4Xe models. Jeep could lower the price and weight to bring these models closer to the realities of the marketplace. A 48V mild hybrid system is also unobtrusive. IMO, Jeep should once again offer the Hemi as an option in the Grand Cherokee while also offering some hybrid models to allow customers to judge the differences. Both a 48V mild hybrid and a high voltage full hybrid without the plug should be offered. The PHEV system should be set aside until they can make sure it is reliable.

 

[UN4GTBL]

I just realized today that there is no 2025 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk in Canada. No PHEV, no ICE, no nothing.

They still sell the 4xe here, but no Trailhawk anymore.

 

[The Mopar Junkie]

Jeep® High-Top Honcho Brings Moab Spirit To Michigan​

Concept Truck Makes Appearance At Detroit 4Fest 2025​

When Jeep® brings one of its wild concepts to town, you know it’s going to draw a crowd. That’s exactly what happened this past weekend at Detroit 4Fest 2025, held at the Holly Oaks ORV Park in Holly, Michigan. Among the lineup of off-road-ready rigs, the 2025 Jeep Gladiator High-Top Honcho Concept made a star appearance, reminding fans why Jeep continues to lead the pack in off-road innovation.

Jeep® High-Top Honcho Brings Moab Spirit To Michigan

Explore how the Jeep® High-Top Honcho brings Moab spirit to Michigan at Detroit 4Fest 2025 with retro-inspired design.

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[The Mopar Junkie]