The Jeep->ke40 Cherokee's presence at the Beijing Auto Show->ke2062 just goes to show that Jeep is hitching a lot of its hopes on the SUV->ke145 to be a sales hit in China. In an attempt to drum up even more interest in the Cherokee, Jeep decided that unveiling a pair of Cherokee concepts in Beijing, including the Urbane Concept, would be a smart idea. On that end, Jeep got it right.

Together with the Cherokee Sageland Concept, the Urbane Concept represents a stylish and upmarket Cherokee->ke4617 that gives the iconic American SUV more character than what you can get from its standard guise.

The Cherokee Urbane Concept certainly lives up its name, thanks to a treasure trove of new features on both its exterior and interior. Look closer and you might even notice that Jeep's->ke40 design details on the Urbane Concept carries a lot of Chinese elements that include old-school calligraphy and traditional Chinese windows.

It's a real treat for the senses, especially if you're one who appreciates unique, production-looking concepts like this particular Cherokee. It might still be a concept by the definition of the word, but we think there's a production future for the Cherokee Urbane Concept.

And we're not just talking about the Chinese market.

Click past the jump to read more about the Jeep Cherokee Urbane Concept

2014 Jeep Cherokee Urbane Concept

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2014 Jeep Cherokee Urbane Concept
  • Engine/Motor: V6
  • Horsepower: 271
  • Torque: 239
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

The Jeep Cherokee Urbane Concept has been dressed in a Maximum Steel Metallic paint with black accents, successfully combining what Jeep describes as a "night life of a modern megacity with glamour and elegance." It's a fancy description to a rather subdued color scheme, but once you get the hang of how it looks, the Urbane Concept actually looks pretty sexy.

A unique interior treatment was also given to this unique Cherokee concept. The dark-red Nappa leather on the seats with red accent stitching is pretty difficult to ignore, as is the Chinese calligraphy design that was implemented in brush stroke patterns in the door applique. Oh, and let's not forget those floor mats. Yep, the floor mats. How many floor mats have you seen comes with a special decorative pattern drawing their inspiration from traditional Chinese windows? Not a lot, we're guessing.