2014 Jeep Cherokee Named Iihs Top Safety Pick

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It's official. Not only does no other vehicle perform like a Jeep, no other vehicle protects you better either. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has just named the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee as its top safety pick. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee got the highest possible score in the each of the IIHS' four safety tests. The Jeep was used to safely ferry servicemen over rough terrain in war zones. According to the IIHS, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee can do the same for modern families in the streets.

According to the Chrysler website and autoevolution.com the 2014 Jeep Cherokee offers over 70 security and safety features designed to protect the occupants. That includes 10 air bags that are standard equipment on all models. Combine that with advanced technology steel which makes up a 65% content ratio which helps to protect occupants during a collision and it's easy to see why the 2014 Jeep Cherokee provides such high level of safety. This is no one-off award. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is the 14th Chrysler vehicle in the last 10 months to be named a top safety pick.

Chrysler is clearly doing ...
... something right when it comes to building safety features into its vehicles and the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is the latest beneficiary of it. The Cherokee was the safest vehicle for side impact tests, front moderate impact, rear collisions and roof crush caused by a rollover. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee got the highest rating possible. That means your world is a little safer in a 2014 Jeep Cherokee.



The 2014 Jeep Cherokee offers a unique, efficient 4X4 system, a world first 9 speed automatic transmission and superior performance in addition to all its safety features. Together they provide an unmatched driving experience. The 10 standard air bags on the 2014 Jeep protect the driver and all the passengers using advanced multistage technology which makes the air bags inflate with the right amount of force depending on the impact's severity. The air bags also meet the FMVSS 208 advanced air bag requirements for small or out-of-position occupants.

The all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee also features all-row full-length side-curtain air bags. This provides protection to all passengers whether they are in the front or rear. Each side impact air bag has its own sensor which deploys the air bag upon impact. For added protection for the driver and passengers the 2014 Cherokee has side pelvic thorax bags on the front and rear seats. The vehicle also has a driver’s-side knee air bag under the instrument panel which works in concert with the advanced multistage driver air bag to properly position the occupants and provide extra lower leg protection.

Other safety features in the 2014 Jeep Cherokee include energy absorbing front and rear crumple zones to protect the cabin, safety cage body structure, reinforced side guard door beams for additional side collision protection and front seat-belts with adaptive/active load limiters to help protect the chest on impact. Plus its new reactive head restraints deploy in rear collisions to reduce head injuries, front seat-belt pre-tensioners reduce forward movement of the head and torso and an energy-absorbing steering column with a calibrated bending element deforms on impact.



With a 45% improvement in fuel economy, superior ride and handling, exclusive technology, world-class craftsmanship, revolutionary design and class leading IIHS security features, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is a great investment. Add innovative 4X4 systems, two new engines and a fully-automated disconnecting rear axle and you have a revolution. A sea change in what an SUV can be and do. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee comes with cutting-edge technology like full color instrument cluster that's 7 inches long, an easy to use 8.4-inch touch screen media center and many amazing storage solutions.



With the 2014 Jeep Cherokee safety is paramount. Whether you're raising a family or blazing a trail alone, this is the perfect vehicle. At under $25,000, it's a steal.

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