Jeep Cherokee

The 2001 Cherokee was a departure from the endearingly boxy design of its predecessor - so much that the company had to give it a different name, Jeep Liberty, in North America. The rounded styling at the front gives the Cherokee a less rugged look than before, but it's certainly as capable an off-road tool as ever. Marketed as a rival to top-end first-generation Land Rover Freelanders and Toyota RAV4s, the Cherokee feels a rather less sophisticated performer, being noisy, thirsty and feeling a little top heavy, and also lacks the interior space of cars like the Honda CR-V and Nissan X-Trail.

V6, CRD, Sport, Etreme Sport, Limited, Renegrade

Sport models have air-conditioning, electric windows, radio/cassette/CD player and remote central locking. Limited models add cruise control, front fog lamps, Bose audio system, 16in alloy wheels, silver fascia finish and front curtain airbags. From 2004 more equipment was added as standard, including electronic stability control and a tyre pressure monitor, while Limited models also benefited from electrically adjustable front seats and satellite navigation.

Extreme Sport