SJ to XJ
Two Cherokees changed the SUV
The full-size SJ Cherokee brought sportier positioning and wide-track hardware; the compact XJ used unibody packaging to retain space while shrinking mass and dimensions.
Chief was not only graphics
The wide-track Cherokee Chief used larger fenders and wider axles; four-door SJs could not receive the same setup.
The 401 remains a notable claim
The SJ's 401 cubic-inch V8 is reported as the largest-displacement engine offered in a Jeep, a claim presented with its exact displacement scope.
XJ reset the proportions
AMC's XJ was far smaller and lighter than the SJ while preserving much of its interior volume through integrated unibody construction.