The members of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press association have named the 2014 Jeep Cherokee as their “SUV of the Year.”
The announcement came Tuesday evening during the Denver Auto Show Charity Preview .
“The Rocky Mountain region challenges any vehicle to the maximum with high altitude and constantly changing weather conditions,” said Andre Smirnov, the association’s president. “The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is equipped to handle this tough environment, while also offering comfort, utility, and efficiency. RMAP is pleased to recognize the Jeep Cherokee as the 2014 Rocky Mountain ‘SUV of the Year.’”
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee was chosen after RMAP members evaluated every significant new SUV and crossover vehicle for sale in their five-state region, which includes Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
“The rugged terrain and varying weather conditions of the Rocky Mountain region make this award extra special and a natural fit for the all-new Jeep Cherokee,” said Jeep brand CEO Mike Manley. “Jeep Cherokee has been a tremendous success in the marketplace since its arrival in Jeep showrooms last fall. We are grateful that, like consumers nationwide, the RMAP members have recognized the benchmark Jeep capability, world-class on-road dynamics, efficiency, innovation and craftsmanship that Cherokee offers.”
RMAP is a Denver-based association of automotive journalists, automaker-communications representatives and other motor-industry professionals. This is the eighth year RMAP has presented its Rocky Mountain Vehicle of the Year awards, which recognize the industry’s top cars, pickups and SUVs.
This is the second time the new Cherokee has been honored by automotive journalists: last fall, it was named “Compact SUV of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association.
