The 2026 Cherokee is the brand’s first vehicle to feature a full hybrid system and can travel more than 500 miles (about 800 kilometers) on a single tank of fuel, the company said.
The model will be fitted with Nexen’s Roadian GTX, which the company said is designed to balance braking, snow traction and wear performance with low noise and ride comfort. Nexen said the tire maintains stable braking in both summer heat and winter cold, and uses an optimized zigzag tread pattern to spread road pressure and reduce sudden pull for steadier driving.
Nexen said the Roadian GTX has also been selected as an OE tire for vehicles including Kia’s EV5 and EV6 and Renault’s Filante, citing those fitments as evidence of its quality and performance for electric and hybrid models.
The company said it has expanded cooperation with Stellantis, including Jeep, based on ongoing research and development and quality competitiveness.
A Nexen Tire official said supplying OE tires for Jeep’s first hybrid SUV in North America “once again proves our competitiveness in the future mobility market.”
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