Nice To Have a V6 If You Can Swing It - 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited Long-Term Road Test

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Nice To Have a V6 If You Can Swing It - 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited Long-Term Road Test

If you're going to drive around in a small, relatively affordable crossover SUV, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited is one of the best ones out there on the basis of its powerful yet easygoing V6 engine and cushy ride quality.

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quadricycle

The new paint scheme looks nice on the house, Erin.

rsholland

Erin, any transmission issues that plagued early '14 models?

chol92594

It's almost always better to spring for the more powerful engines when you're talking about small-midsized crossovers. Even if the base engine feels alright on a test drive, it'll feel a bit lethargic when you're loaded up with passengers and cargo. I'm glad that Jeep did the right thing and gave buyers the option of a more robust powertrain.

eriches

@rsholland: Hi, Bob. I have to admit I was out of the game for most of this year, so if there have been early transmission issues, I'm not aware of them. So far, our only complaints with the 9AT in this particular vehicle are slow upshifts (http://www.edmunds.com/jeep/cherokee/2014/long-term-road-test/2014-jeep-cherokee-limited-performance-testing.html) and a lack of engine braking (http://www.edmunds.com/jeep/cherokee/2014/long-term-road-test/2014-jeep-cherokee-limited-wheres-the-engine-braking.html).

rsholland

Erin, there have been several transmission software re-calibrations. I think they've got it fine-tuned by now. The dog clutches have been causing abrupt shifts.