Don't Call it a Comeback! Jeep® Brand Reveals the All-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee at Jeep 4x4 City Camp Experience in New York, Launches 'America's Original Influencer' Advertising Campaign Starring LL COOL J
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Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) unveiled the all-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee at a major event in Brooklyn's Domino Park, featuring a performance by LL COOL J. The reveal was accompanied by the launch of the "America's Original Influencer" advertising campaign, which celebrates the Cherokee's 50-year legacy in the SUV segment.
The new Cherokee hybrid model boasts best-in-class capability, increased cargo room, and over 500 miles range on a single tank. The launch event includes the Jeep 4x4 City Camp experience, a free public exhibition running August 22-23, featuring immersive installations that showcase the Cherokee's evolution through different decades, complete with heritage vehicles, food trucks, and live music.
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- The all-new 2026 Jeep® Cherokee was revealed in
Brooklyn, New York , in front of thousands of Jeep fans, live and online, in an event that included a performance by musical artist LL COOL J - 60-second "America's Original Influencer" advertising campaign, starring LL COOL J and his lyrics "Don't Call it a Comeback," introduced as Jeep Cherokee's legacy rolls on from the '70s to today
- Jeep 4x4 City Camp experience debuted at NY event, highlighting Jeep Cherokee's 50-year heritage with immersive, photo-worthy environments and classic Jeep vehicles
- Inaugural Jeep 4x4 City Camp experience in Domino Park features games, music and food trucks, open to the public Friday from 11a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
The all-new 2026 Jeep® Cherokee made a legendary reveal in
The new "America's Original Influencer" campaign, developed in partnership with Doner, highlights the Jeep Cherokee's 50-plus-year legacy in the SUV segment, which is brought to life live this weekend, transforming Domino Square into an interactive playground of nostalgia, adventure and community. The larger-than-life Jeep 4x4 City Camp experience celebrates the return of the Jeep Cherokee, with interactive installations that capture the spirit of each era and the Jeep Cherokee models that define it.
Said LL COOL J, "I've been driving Jeep 4x4s for years - IYKYK. We go way back, so it's an honor to be part of the iconic Jeep Cherokee's return. Our bond is built on mutual respect: style, originality and always striving for the top. Not just for ourselves, but for everyone who chooses to ride with us on this journey."
"As we imagined the appropriate way to celebrate the return of an American icon like the Jeep Cherokee, it only seemed fitting to join hands with LL COOL J," said Olivier Francois, global chief marketing officer, Stellantis. "With this campaign, we acknowledge both LL's influence in music and the one Jeep Cherokee has held over the past 50 years in the automotive category."
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The vehicle reveal was live streamed in New York Times Square and broadcast on SiriusXM LL COOL J's Rock the Bells Radio.
Jeep 4x4 City Camp – Immersive Takeover at Domino Square
This first-of-its-kind activation from the Jeep brand is free to the public this weekend, transporting guests through the Jeep Cherokee's rich history and cultural impact. Jeep 4x4 City Camp in
- Immersive, photo-worthy environments and heritage vehicles that capture the spirit of many eras of the Jeep Cherokee. Visitors can step into a 1970s campfire under the stars, hang out in a neon-lit 1980s garage, relive the early-internet-filled bedrooms of the 1990s and hit the road at a 2000s-inspired gas station stop – each paired with the Jeep Cherokee model that defined that era
- Fans will also see products from the all-new Jeep Cherokee Collection, which can be purchased at www.gear.jeep.com
- Lawn games, food trucks, streaming SiriusXM and live music sets from DJ Perly, Friday, Aug. 22, 3 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 23, 6 to 8 p.m. ET
- Open to the public today, Friday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
For more information on the all-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee, click here.
Jeep Brand
For nearly 85 years, Jeep has been a global leader in SUVs, delivering legendary off-road capability, advanced technology and exceptional versatility for those who seek fun and adventure. With a commitment to innovation, the Jeep brand offers a diverse lineup of vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, hybrid technology and all-electric drivetrains. Built on a heritage of freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion, Jeep continues to set the standard for rugged and refined vehicles designed to conquer it all.
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