Jeep Cherokee.

1996: Time was (non-CJ) Jeep Cherokees were large "American" vehicles, but look at this comparison with a "medium" sized Mitsubishi Pajero.

The Cherokee (left) is of monocoque construction - no separate chassis - which permits a much lower car-like stance. The current Cherokee shape dates from 1979, with an update in 1984.

Matthew Deane's Jeep Cherokee Limited. It is a 1995 model which features a Tomken Machine 6 Inch Lift Kit, 29 x 12.50 Dick Cepek Fun Country Tires, 15x8 American Racing Wheels, Bushwacker Fender Flares, TJM Bull Bar, 6 Cibie Oscar Driving Lights, Dick Cepek Light bar, Kenwood CD player with 2 Hart Professional Speakers and 2 300 watt Kicker Subwoofers.

A low stance can be a liability off-road, so Dave L' has elevated his immaculate 1995 Jeep Cherokee XJ away from the sharp pointy rocks:

Right: 4.0L engine, Tomken 6 inch lift, Grand Cherokee pitman arm, 31 x 10.5 Radial "Mud King" tires, ES 3000 shocks, Ramsey 5000 Multi-mount winch, CON-FERR roof rack
- Dave L'

In 1997 the Cherokee was revised, getting a slightly more rounded shape and revised interior. The VM 2.5L turbo charged diesel was also offered in Australia.

1993 Jeep Cherokee in baby blue - Emily D' [8/'99]

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Jeep Cherokee 1995, 1996

• Station wagon, 5 seats, 4 doors (or 2dr USA)
• loa: 4201mm, width: 1790mm, height: 1623mm, weight: 1305kg-1500kg (unladen)
• GVM: 2063kg-2222kg
• approach: 37.5, departure: 31.8
• turning radius: 5.5m (kerb-kerb)
• 3956cc petrol 6-cyl Efi 2v/cyl ohv
• bore: 98.4mm, stroke: 86.7mm, c.r.: 8.8:1
• transmission: 5m/4a (Aus': automatic only)
  • Command Trac: part-time 4WD, or
  • Selec Trac: 2WD, 4WD, or full-time 4WD
  rear LS-Diff'
• suspension: beam-coil/beam-leaf, brakes: disc/drum (ABS)
• tyres: P215/75R15 or P225/75R15, fuel-tank: 76L
• rrp: 42,300-50,000 (Aus)
• Contemporary Rivals: Ford Explorer, Land Rover Discovery, Mitsubishi Pajero
• Notes: monocoque construction.

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