The Cherokee XJ definitely belongs in the American SUV hall of fame, together with the Ford Bronco and Chevy Blazer. To regular people, it's a cheap-looking boxy 4x4. However, enthusiasts spend a lot ...

We compare the iconic Cherokee XJ with the new model to see how the SUV has evolved in size, power, efficiency, and off-road capability.

Jeep's modern model lineup is often criticized for its lack of desirability and dismal reliability reputation, even ranking dead last in Consumer Reports' brand rankings last year, worse than other ...

Although the first Toyota RAV4 that came out in 1994 is widely regarded as the first SUV, there’s a chance that the revolution has its roots a bit earlier, as designs for the Jeep Cherokee XJ date ...

The 1984 Jeep Cherokee was such a dramatic redesign, it somehow made its predecessor from one model year prior, the SJ Cherokee, look like it belonged in another century. I know this, because I just ...

Choosing the right suspension upgrade for your truck or SUV can seem overwhelming. If you happen to own an ’84-to-’01 Jeep Cherokee XJ, your options are even more immense. One aspect of lifting the ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

The base engine in 1990 was the misery-inducing 2.5-liter straight-four, but few XJ buyers felt willing to suffer with the four-banger. This truck has the good old 4.0-liter AMC straight-six, a ...