Cherokees are open/open with no traction control. These things come with brake assist traction control that'll send power to any wheel across the axle and front to back.

 

Hmmm I can't seem to find the "4x4" logo anywhere... But seriously, why can't they make something cool like the Toyota fj even though it didn't last. Something offroad capable but cheap without all the electronic crap. Jeep is trying to make range rovers and I dont like it.

 

Uh? The JK?

 

The fj is still a part of their line up. It may not last much longer maybe but it's still on the website.

 

Wow didn't know that.

 

*cheap*

 

It's cheaper than a fj. If you want cheap, you need to ask hyundai or Kia to build you something. The JK starts at $22k, that's not expensive at all..

 

Haha my lifted Hyundai Santa fe

 

As an XJ owner, it pains me to say this, but stock for stock a Patriot with the trail rated package will outperform an XJ off road, get better gas mileage, and be more comfortable to ride in... It's modern technology... Remember, while the Wrangler has always been an "enthusiast" vehicle, the XJ was not sold with that in mind... It WAS the original soccer mom mobile!!!!

Oh, and I'll just leave this video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...3G_q4rU3M&NR=1

 

Would never happen.

let's start with the easy stuff:

1: Emissions/engine- To bring the 4.0 up to current emissions standards would not be cost effective. Add the fact that no other vehicle has used the 4.0 for years, and you have no way to spread the costs across a broader spectrum. The Penstastar takes up less space, makes much more power, and is MUCH more efficient.

2: Transmission- While the AW4 was an awesome transmission, compared to modern stuff it's a dinosaur.

3: Crash standards- This is a big one. First lets start with the engine. With the length of the 4.0, there just isn't enough room for a suitable crumple zone. Add to that the government standards requiring more and more protection, new rollover standards, etc., and the old chassis is just a no-go.

4: Electronics- You would have to add traction/stability control, ABS, and Tire Pressure Monitors at a minimum. This is all mandated by the government now. Add in all the other conveniences that people expect now, and it would mean a complete revamp of the interior as well.

5: suspension- while the front suspension would be fine for a "modern" XJ, there is no way the rear leaf springs would make it onto a new XJ. Why? start with ride comfort, and more cost effectiveness. It would make more sense to convert to a coil sprung rear setup like a wrangler, or even like the WK. Add to that how difficult it would be to get that leaf spring rear to play nice with a modern traction control setup, and you wouldn't have a choice. This of course just adds more cost to the equation.

And this list is just to start....

 

So... take a Patriot, throw in some square head lights and a more utilitarian interior, and there you go - modern XJ.

...or, as close as we'll ever get to one.

 

I thought that was the commander?

 

Commanders are literally the worst vehicle ever made. My friend has one and its huge on the outside but has no room inside. its slow, handles badly, looks ugly. The only thing that's good about it is the solid rear

 

I think it's great. My buddy's mom has had a hemi one since 07... No problems.

 

The main thing I don't like about it is the inside space. Its way bigger than an XJ but the backseat has less room than an XJ backseat