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The Jeep Cherokee is known for its reliability, off-road capabilities, and numerous trim levels. Although you can’t drive the 2017 Jeep Cherokee quite yet, some details about it are slowly being released to help get everyone excited and ensure you know what to expect. The newest version of the Cherokee should be similar to the 2016 model currently found at Jeep dealers, but with enough updates to make it worth upgrading and to provide a great value.

Exterior Updates

Based on spy shots and the limited information available, we know that the 2017 Jeep Cherokee will have a minor facelift. Many experts are predicting that the platform of everyone’s favorite SUV may also change, making it a bit more similar to the Mercedes-Benz M-Class in structure. In terms of what we know for sure, you should expect to see new headlights to replace the old ones with their rounded design. The front grille has also been redesigned, and there will be nothing to complain about in terms of the newest Cherokee’s aerodynamics.

Inside the Cabin

When you get inside the 2017 Cherokee, you should notice a more spacious feel to it, with more than enough room for the entire family. The cargo area is roomy whether you fold down the rear seats. The 2016 version has 54.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, and you can expect this figure to stay the same or possibly even increase for 2017. Available leather seats help ensure interior comfort while the infotainment system featuring Uconnect 8.4″ with available navigation helps you stay connected. You can even enhance it with a Blu-ray entertainment system to keep children entertained or Harman Kardon audio.

Engines

When you drive the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, you will be controlling a familiar 9-speed automatic transmission that is on the current model. The official information about the engines hasn’t been released yet, but there are rumors of a 700-horsepower V8 engine as an option. There is also a good chance that we will see the same engines as on the current model: a 184-horsepower, 2.4-liter Tigershark 4-cylinder and a 271-horsepower, 3.2-liter Pentastar V6. Both of those engines are known for their fuel economy and towing capacity, and we will soon find out whether they are available on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, as well.

International markets should still be able to get the 2.2-liter Multijet II diesel engine that appeared on the 2016 model. It is great for European drivers, generating plenty of horsepower along with fuel economy and the signature low CO2 emissions associated with diesels. As always, all markets will be able to get the 2017 Cherokee with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive/4-wheel drive.

Pricing and Availability

As of right now, Jeep hasn’t officially released information as to how much the 2017 Cherokee will cost or when it will be available. Experts predict a release for early 2017, but it could be sooner or later. Considering we still don’t have much information on the vehicle and it hasn’t had its official debut, this release estimate seems likely. It is also possible, however, that it will appear late in 2016 to compete with other 2017 models.