Chrysler wants to know who took unauthorized pictures of its new Jeep Cherokee on the

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Chrysler wants to know who took unauthorized pictures of its new Jeep Cherokee on the Toledo factory floor and sent them the media.

It may not rise to the level of incompetence or negligence as when an Apple employee left a top secret prototype of the iPhone 4 in a bar in 2010, but it is close for auto companies that guard their designs so that they can save their new models to make big splashes at auto shows with dogs, ponies, electric lights, dancing girls and confetti.

What you see here is the first image of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee that was published on auto-enthusiast site Jalopnik.com. It is a somewhat crude photo, probably taken with a phone-camera, hastily, while no one was looking at the shooter. Because it was taken inside the factory, it was likely an employee or a visiting supplier employee.



Chrysler, we expect, is going to investigate who might have snapped the photo at the factory, and most certainly tighten up security. Attention Toledo workers: You probably just lost your privileges for having cell-phones inside the factory. Chrysler had been hoping to unveil the new SUV at The New York International Auto Show in late March.

After the release of the photo by Jalopnik.com, the folks at Jeep decided they had better release nicer looking photos so that people will have a better image in their heads of what the newest Jeep looks like.
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[jpblue1000]

It wasn't me you cant prove anything. I wasn't even there.
JP

[mik]

looks like some one`s gonna get a foot in the backside.

[350125GO]

What an ugly, step back for Chrysler - the design of the need Cherokee that is.

[revcore]

I think it looks okay apart from those stupid looking headlights.

[Gabbs]

Maybe its just me but those grills look really out of place.

[DJM83]

Looks like rubbish anyway IMO. Will give current owners more time to look elsewhere

[smoo]

Not only are these small 4wds driven by the most incompetent drivers on the road, they are getting uglier and uglier, and the lemmings are still buying them in droves. Buggered if I know. Bring back the old 4.0 6 and solid axles.

[jpd80]

Cars looking like their owners?

[UberKnee]

Yep thats one ugly car.

[Road_Warrior]

Chrysler will burn in hell if the Cherokee looks like that, it ranks up there with the Pontiac Aztek in the ugliness stakes.

[In Focus]

Seems to be a mish-mash of styling on the front end. I'm sure they could fit a few more lights on there, though.

[SM1DY]

It's all just a PR stunt. Every car these days has images 'leaked' before their official release.

[05_ENFORCER]

Yep, sorry but it's a fail in the looks department from me Chrysler


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[big_landau]

i dunno about anyone else but its says the pic was taken inside the factory?i may need glasses but it looks like that car pic has been taken on a public road not inside a factory?

[05_ENFORCER]

Originally Posted by big_landau

i dunno about anyone else but its says the pic was taken inside the factory?i may need glasses but it looks like that car pic has been taken on a public road not inside a factory?

Have a look at the article link and you will see the said controversial shot


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[Franco Cozzo]

New Chrysler 300C and Grand Cherokee are fantastic looking cars.

[big_landau]

anyone know what increase jeep sales have had over the last year or two?its amazing what a good sale campaign can do.people will buy them,wait and see.

[Neale]

The owners are the lucky ones, they are the only ones that dot have to look at driving down the road, lol

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Chrysler will burn in hell if the Cherokee looks like that, it ranks up there with the Pontiac Aztek in the ugliness stakes.

I think Walter White from Breaking Bad just found his new SUV

[XRtowcar]

Luckily they have time to fix it before the public gets to buy or Not buy it.

[SM1DY]

If you want to talk ugly cars, I think you're looking for the Fiat Multipla. The Aztec is Miss Universe in comparison to the Fiat.

[Dr Smith]

I think they should be handing a bonus to the photographer, if it wasn't a company planned leak, as hopefully the negative press will make them change the design.

[Night]

I think it now is as ugly as how bad a car it is, perfect match

[mex351]

Originally Posted by UberKnee

Yep thats one ugly car.

I only gave you rep for your avatar bro...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Burnout]

Ho...Hum.....

[eb2fairmont]

Burn it with fire

[Mr Brooksy]

If I was Chrysler I would be marching around asking who hit the Cherokee with a Chinese designers ugly stick!!!! The leaked pics are the least of their worries!

[XRtowcar]

Crap, I thought it was just a really bad photoshop.
Seems it isn't.

[UberKnee]

Originally Posted by mex351

I only gave you rep for your avatar bro...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Suits me just fine!