Next Gen Jeep

[Ignatz]

Yeah, I think the Jeep fashion designers are really high on the looks of the GC, hence the Compass grill. Probably only the Wranger will keep its traditional grill. I'm guardedly optimistic about the new Patriot. Trouble is, Detroit always thinks bigger is better. I'm quite content with the Patriot's speed. I didn't buy it to race away from traffic lights, I bought it to get home in a snowstorm. When you're in snow, the power is wasted anyway; power is even counter-productive for inexperience drivers.

[snokat]

Allpar is now saying a June rollout for what is now being called a Cherokee KL.
So if the wraps are still on the updated GC being rolled out in Detroit, it looks like we have to wait to see The Next Generation in April afterall.

I love the upcoming Chrysler cars, they are looking sweet with the Fiat styling, so I'm becoming more optimistic about the Cherokee.

Me thinks Fiat is having alot of fun at our expense, toying with us. Must have something to do with internet access and the speed of news these days.

Allpar mentioned a 4x4 Cherokee, now that is interesting, but not a 2-speed transfer case.

Give up some HP for the 3.2 and gain some MPGs is the right direction.

And as for the Spirit badge I was told about, sounds like part of the game.

Game On!

So the Patriot is still around with Hyundai drive components for 2014? I'm sooo confused.

[Kenny-g]

Originally Posted by Ignatz

Yeah, I think the Jeep fashion designers are really high on the looks of the GC, hence the Compass grill. Probably only the Wranger will keep its traditional grill. I'm guardedly optimistic about the new Patriot. Trouble is, Detroit always thinks bigger is better. I'm quite content with the Patriot's speed. I didn't buy it to race away from traffic lights, I bought it to get home in a snowstorm. When you're in snow, the power is wasted anyway; power is even counter-productive for inexperience drivers.

I agree! That's most people's biggest complaint with the Patriots and Compasses but it has all the power I needed. I wouldnt mind a little more overall size and interior room but I don't want it looking Elephant-esc as the first gen Compass looked.

[Smitty]

Check out Allpar.com for the article on the 2014 Patriot with a 6 speed and updated engines. Sounds good!

[MrJeepR44]

Possible Tiger shark engine for 2014 eh? That could be tempting...

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[Milous]

Originally Posted by snokat

Allpar is now saying a June rollout for what is now being called a Cherokee KL.

KL production will start on May 13th.

Some of the features:

2.4L and 3.2L engines
New 9-speed auto transmissions
Headlamps with LED DRL's
Instrument cluster with 7" TFT display screen
LED interior lighting
LED taillamps
Next gen 8.4" radios
Park Assist front/rear
Power liftgate
Selec-Speed control
Sky-Slider sunroof
Trailhawk edition with 51:1 crawl ratio
Two Speed Power Takeoff (4WD)

[MrJeepR44]

Originally Posted by Milous

...Some of the features:

...Sky-Slider sunroof
Trailhawk edition with 51:1 crawl ratio
Two Speed Power Takeoff (4WD)

That sounds AMAZING... seriously. What is your source?? Are those definite features, or just possible at this point?

[BondiBlue]

Originally Posted by Milous

KL production will start on May 13th.

Some of the features:

2.4L and 3.2L engines
New 9-speed auto transmissions
Headlamps with LED DRL's
Instrument cluster with 7" TFT display screen
LED interior lighting
LED taillamps
Next gen 8.4" radios
Park Assist front/rear
Power liftgate
Selec-Speed control
Sky-Slider sunroof
Trailhawk edition with 51:1 crawl ratio
Two Speed Power Takeoff (4WD)

That's quite a nice list. If all of that comes to fruition I'm sure it will make for an impressive price tag as well.

[PatriotMB]

Originally Posted by BondiBlue

That's quite a nice list. If all of that comes to fruition I'm sure it will make for an impressive price tag as well.

There's always a sport model

The sky slider is awesome! I'm def looking forward to the new Jeep Models.


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[tt1]

Originally Posted by PatriotMB

There's always a sport model

The sky slider is awesome! I'm def looking forward to the new Jeep Models.


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hahah exactly....when the price starts reaching high altitude, run for the sport model

[Kenny-g]

By the time I'd be in the market for a new Jeep with features like that I could (or like to think that I should!) be able to afford those toys. I'm down for all that stuff if the 3.2L can still get some good gas mileage and if it doesn't look too GC-esc.


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[tt1]

Originally Posted by Kenny-g

By the time I'd be in the market for a new Jeep with features like that I could (or like to think that I should!) be able to afford those toys. I'm down for all that stuff if the 3.2L can still get some good gas mileage and if it doesn't look too GC-esc.


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You do make a good point, its not like you would be buying a new jeep immediately and like you said, if you save up you should have enough to buy all the neat features. I just hope that they don't sell the new features in packages, i prefer to buy things i like most, instead of getting stuck with something i will rarely use.

[BondiBlue]

I hear ya there. I've had my Patriot just about a year now and I have yet to use the uConnect bluetooth stuff on it.

[dixiedawg]

Hmm, well, gee, I've been thinking of trading mine for a 2013, but hearing these things makes me want to wait and see what the 2014's are going to be like.

[Kenny-g]

Yea Dixie...I'd at least wait to see what this new Jeep looks like before diving into the current Pat's. Plus it'd give you a few more months to save for it.