Jeep have unveiled plans to add to the Jeep Cherokee range of 4×4 vehicles with the limited edition new Cherokee ‘Night Eagle’ with just 350 examples. Based on the Longitude ‘Plus’ mid-trim level, Cherokee Night Eagle features black styling cues which reassert Jeep’s personality and unique flair for customisation.
Satin-finished grey elements with the front grille-mounted Jeep badge, the fog light frames, black gloss roof bars and the dedicated Night Eagle name badge, combined with exclusive 18-inch black gloss alloy wheels and deep tint sunscreen glass accentuate its distinctive style with the edition available in four colours : Brilliant Black, Bright White, Billet Silver and Granite Crystal..
This continues inside with a leather steering wheel, exclusive leather upholstery, heated front seats with electric lumbar adjustment on the driver’s seat, Uconnect with 8.4-inch screen and navigation system, Bluetooth and TFT instrument panel create a comfortable, high-tech setting for driver and passengers. Standard equipment also featured includes a nine-speaker sound system with subwoofer, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, electric tailgate, rear parking sensors, automatic headlamps with washer, rain sensing wipers, and auto-dimming rear mirror.
Housed under the hood is the new 2.2-litre MultiJet II turbo diesel engine delivering 200 hp which, combined with Jeep’s smooth nine-speed automatic transmission and rugged Active Drive I 4×4 system, provides a top speed of 127 mph and 0-62 mph acceleration in 8.5 seconds.whilst returning 49.6 mpg fuel economy on the combined cycle.
“Full of style, loaded with equipment and designed to enhance Cherokee’s already strong appeal, the new Night Eagle version is particularly exclusive,” says Damien Dally, head of brand, Jeep UK. “With its rugged, sporting looks and excellent off-road capabilities, this limited edition newcomer will, I am sure, appeal to a whole new group of Jeep customers.”
The Jeep Cherokee Night Eagle will cost £36,795 OTR when it goes on sale later this week.
