The 2006 Jeep Cherokee will now come equipped with ESP (electronic stability program) and a tyre pressure monitoring system as standard across the model range.

The Sport variant also has alloy wheels and a spare wheel cover as standard while the Limited model features sat-nav, part-leather trimmed heated seats and an electric sunroof as standard.

The Jeep Cherokee is available with either a 2.8-litre CRD diesel engine with manual or automatic transmission or 3.7-litre V6 petrol auto. Prices for the Cherokee Sport 2.8 CRD (manual) start at £19,890 and £22,490 for the Limited 2.8 CRD (manual), £1,035 cheaper than last year.

The Cherokee has a four star Euro NCAP rating and comes with ESP, ABS, driver and front passenger airbags, side impact protection guards, a tyre pressure warning system and on the Limited, side curtain airbags as standard.

All Cherokee models are covered by the Jeep warranty scheme, which provides a three-year/60,000 mile mechanical warranty, seven-year anti-corrosion warranty and 12 months’ European roadside assistance.