AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/
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- Jeep® Cherokee earns top spot on Cars.com's annual
American-Made Index
- Cherokee boasts a new-for-2019 premium design, along with a new
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that enhances performance and fuel
efficiency
For the second consecutive year, Jeep® Cherokee – the most
capable midsize sport-utility vehicle – is ranked first on
Cars.com's annual American-Made Index (AMI).
"The Jeep Cherokee tops Cars.com's American-Made Index for the
second year in a row, taking the number-one position, thanks to
high scores across the five major factors analyzed in the index,"
said Kelsey Mays, Senior Consumer
Affairs Editor, Cars.com.
Now in the second year of its revised methodology, the AMI
considers five major factors to zero in on the economic impact of a
given model: assembly location, domestic-parts content as
determined by the American Automobile Labeling Act, engine
sourcing, transmission sourcing and factory jobs provided by each
automaker's U.S. plants.
"As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, we are especially
pleased to celebrate Cherokee's place as the most American vehicle
on Cars.com's American-Made Index for the second consecutive year,"
said Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep
Brand – North America. "We salute
the dedicated employees who build the Cherokee, the most capable
midsize SUV on the planet, as well as all the loyal Jeep owners who
drive it."
Jeep Cherokee boasts an authentic and more premium design for
2019, along with the addition of an advanced 2.0-liter
direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine that enhances
performance and fuel efficiency up to 31 mpg.
Complete with a refreshed fascia, lightweight hood, LED
headlamps, daytime running lamps (DRL), fog lamps and liftgate, the
Jeep Cherokee is a vehicle that offers a fresh look, and maintains
its unmatched capability in all weather conditions, on the road or
trail.
Jeep Cherokee is manufactured at the Belvidere Assembly
Plant in Belvidere, Illinois.
It competes in the largest SUV segment in the United States, with more than 2 million
sales annually.
For more information on the Cars.com American-Made Index,
including a deeper dive into the data and methodology,
visit www.cars.com/news.
Cars.com
Cars.com is a leading two-sided digital automotive marketplace
that connects car shoppers with sellers. Launched in 1998 and
headquartered in Chicago, the
company empowers shoppers with the data, resources and digital
tools needed to make informed buying decisions and seamlessly
connect with automotive retailers. In a rapidly changing
market, Cars.com enables automotive dealers and
manufacturers with innovative technical solutions and data-driven
intelligence to better reach and influence ready-to-buy shoppers,
increase inventory turn and gain market share. In
2018, Cars.com acquired Dealer Inspire®, an innovative
technology company building solutions that future-proof dealerships
with more efficient operations, a faster and easier car buying
process, and connected digital experiences that sell and service
more vehicles.
Cars.com properties
include DealerRater®, DealerInspire®, Auto.com™, PickupTrucks.com® and NewCars.com®.
For more information, visit www.Cars.com.
Jeep Brand
Built on more than 75 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the
authentic SUV with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and
versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep
brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by
offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners
with a sense of security to handle any journey with
confidence.
The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Cherokee, Compass,
Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Wrangler. To meet consumer
demand around the world, all Jeep models sold outside North America are available in both left and
right-hand drive configurations and with gasoline and diesel
powertrain options.
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