What type of four-wheel drive system does the Jeep Cherokee have?
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The Jeep Cherokee offers three types of four-wheel drive systems: on-demand four-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive, and full-time four-wheel drive. The on-demand four-wheel drive is designed for urban use with limited off-road capability, typically found in city SUVs. Some performance vehicles also adopt four-wheel drive to ensure all four tires maintain good traction and prevent wheel slippage during rapid acceleration. The Jeep Cherokee is positioned as a midsize SUV, with two body size options: 1. The standard version measures 4649mm in length, 1859mm in width, and 1686mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2705mm; 2. The flagship version measures 4656mm in length, 1904mm in width, and 1731mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2720mm.
Driving the Cherokee feels really reliable, thanks to its Active Drive intelligent 4WD system. After owning it for over two years, the most noticeable thing is that it mostly runs in front-wheel drive mode in the city—the dashboard often shows 2WD mode, which is significantly more fuel-efficient than traditional 4WD. But last winter when I drove back to my hometown and encountered icy mountain roads, the system instantly switched to 4WD mode, distributing traction evenly across all four wheels. I looked up the logic behind this system—it uses over a dozen sensors to monitor road slippage, and even activating the windshield wipers can trigger 4WD. It’s really smart. The Trailhawk version also has torque amplification, making it incredibly powerful when climbing hills.
