[Sandye90m3]

My goodness, it looks like the designer sneezed when he was drawing it...

[EmPower]

I am going out on a limb to say i like it... quite a lot actually

[Southjersey128]

Nooooo. The Cherokee was the best looking SUV. Pure boxy Americana. Don't do this!

[ACZakka325i]

Must be an early April fools joke.

[giggity317]

This is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee:

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...rand-cherokee/

I personally prefer the current design over this 2014 refresh.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by giggity317

This is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee:

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...rand-cherokee/

I personally prefer the current design over this 2014 refresh.

I think it just photographs poorly. I don't think it's any worse off than the current iteration.

[giggity317]

Originally Posted by Year's_End

I think it just photographs poorly. I don't think it's any worse off than the current iteration.

I think the design/fitting of the new grill is awkward. The front end slops too aggressively and looks less like an SUV and more like its trying to be a mini-van or something.

You may be right thought, it could just be the photographs and it'll look better in person.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by giggity317

I think the design/fitting of the new grill is awkward. The front end slops too aggressively and looks less like an SUV and more like its trying to be a mini-van or something.

You may be right thought, it could just be the photographs and it'll look better in person.

It looks like they wanted to force those corporate Chrysler Group LED headlights into the front fascia which necessitated a slimmer housing. They did an interesting job working around the new shape imo, although that central trim piece looks better in contrasting colors (a la SRT8 treatment).

The rear looks a notch better, since the current version features ungainly taillight and chrome detailing (the updated taillights even have a hint of VAG elements to them), and the interior looks massively upgraded.

[giggity317]

Originally Posted by Year's_End

It looks like they wanted to force those corporate Chrysler Group LED headlights into the front fascia which necessitated a slimmer housing. They did an interesting job working around the new shape imo, although that central trim piece looks better in contrasting colors (a la SRT8 treatment).

The rear looks a notch better, since the current version features ungainly taillight and chrome detailing (the updated taillights even have a hint of VAG elements to them), and the interior looks massively upgraded.

They're definitely borrowing the LEDs from the Chrysler parts bin, i'm sure it'll be an eye-catching feature whilst it's driving down the street.

I just can't get over how round they made the front end look. The current model is a perfect marriage of old Jeep sharp lines with box-y features and new, sleek modern styling. The 2014 front bumper/grill area looks too soft and feminine to me. I do like the new tail lights. I never understood why all automakers don't make their tail lights LED illuminated, the design options are limitless. Plus they run more efficiently and will (more than likely) never need to be replaced.

[Bama335]

I have a 2013 as a company vehicle, I agree that it looks better than the 2014, but I'd be quick to live with the 2014 looks to get the ZF 8sp auto - the Daimler 5 spd in the 2013 is awful.

As for the rest of the ride, the ride, the features, the fit/finish are all really good.

I'll be up for a replacement in late 2014, I'll likely go with the Jeep again - hopefully the new look will grow on me by then.

[lincvert]

It can only be compared to one car in history....The Pontiac Aztec

[Rafale]

OMG

[secretsquirrel]

Originally Posted by Year's_End

Just to clarify things for some people ITT, this Cherokee is going to replace the Liberty, not the Grand Cherokee.

It's replacing this shit box:



NOT this:

I'm glad you posted this, cause the grand cherokee is good looking. I'm glad they aren't destroying it.

[KingOfJericho]

Truly shocked at how many people think Cherokee = Grand Cherokee.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Truly shocked at how many people think Cherokee = Grand Cherokee.

I can see how some people would. The nomenclature is pretty shoddy imo.

[KingOfJericho]

FJ Cruiser is never confused with LandCruiser.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

FJ Cruiser is never confused with LandCruiser.

A fairer comparison would be if Toyota had one model, The Cruiser, and another model, the LandCruiser. Adding in a generic word like Grand to differentiate two entirely different models isn't that smart.

[F22]

Originally Posted by TK-421

[MikeyV]

Anyone seen any photos of the interior?

[KingOfJericho]

I looked for a minute the other day and couldn't even find a picture of the back of this thing.

[IMG]

Awful looking

[quagmire]

Originally Posted by Year's_End

A fairer comparison would be if Toyota had one model, The Cruiser, and another model, the LandCruiser. Adding in a generic word like Grand to differentiate two entirely different models isn't that smart.

Wonder why this wasn't an issue before the Liberty replaced the Cherokee.....