[LostPony]

Chrysler did the pres intro for the new Cherokee here at Summit Point on our off road course. In preperation for the event I got to drive a pre-production model with the off road package several times while we planned the course for the press to drive. I have to say that from an offroad point of view, I was impressed.

There were only a few areas we avoided with press, but for the most part it did all of the areas we normally do with our older slightly modded Jeeps. Clearance was the biggest issue, but as long as we didn't high center it, the vehicle would get through damn near any obstacle. I did very little on road driving, but it was pleasant enough on pavement between the off road sections.

The interior was nice, and all seemed to be put together well. The only drawback to me was that you couldn't "trail drive" the car as the drive by wire throttle would cut the fuel if any brake was applied.

I liked it, and would consider getting my wife one.