1:12 Cherokee XJ by MN Model

[Undead Jeeper]

Saw this teaser on one of the Failbook WPL/MN groups. Info is scarce thus far and all I have is the graphic teaser and a rumored July 2022 release.

Might have the old MN90 style frame and axles, or hopefully it shares the undercarriage of the MN86 Mercedes Benz G500 4×4² (or Brabus), which
is much better...

 

[BJoe]

Well now that is interesting!

 

[Undead Jeeper]

Latest info on the MN Model Cherokee XJ is a purported August release.

Prototype model has a medium blue exterior and lemon yellow interior that I hope isn't on the production model.
Model has opening hood, front doors and opening rear hatch along with a full interior and some visible door cards. It appears to be a very early XJ, like a 1984-1985 model.

All the info comes from Facebook groups and one individual in particular who appears to be an insider living in China.

The wheels on it appear to be a reasonable facsimile of the base model steelies....

 

[Undead Jeeper]

Photo.

 

[durok]

I looked closely at the yellow parts on a 32" monitor - there's black flecks in it, I'll bet it was either a test mold or maybe even a 3d print - every part that's now yellow would be best redone in black, so I'll bet that's what the final release will be in. They may well have used yellow for it's hi-visibility to check how good the parts came out. Here's hopin'!

 

[Undead Jeeper]

I would say you are correct; looks like they did it in contrasting, two-tone plastics to check the fitment and weren't too concerned if the plastic was contaminated with bits.

The body could be upper and lower halves based on those two colors, a sandwich with no meat, and that means a very sturdy body. Be neat if they copied the unibody design of the 1/1 Cherokee
but we know it will likely have a separate metal ladder frame.

 

[Undead Jeeper]

New ad teaser has arrived. It is now called the MN-78 and likely won't be called Cherokee, because of licensing fees, but who knows.

I am posting the image with a Failbook link but will probably vanish in short order.

Says the release is scheduled for August 10 but a spokesperson has announced pre-orders but where are the links?
There's no point in doing that and then announce global sales. Sound like they are hyping it to the max which isn't hard to do in this information age.

 

[Undead Jeeper]

Nothing on the parent company site either:

MN Model – MN Model

 

[RødeDK]

Looks cool

 

[durok]

Just glad they now show proper colors for the trim and accessories!

 

[Undead Jeeper]

The MN78 Cherokee is available for pre-order and is expected to ship on the 10th.
Purchase link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256804423656672.html?spm=5261.ProductManageOnline.0.0.8a464edfT7M9uL&fbclid=IwAR2VJ2vXHEWN_OsFxOPyKmPC98MwivL-inSQYzsA1rgGrhWcbto8zu9Gb5k&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu

No specs listed yet but you get a color choice. :roll:
Looks like the MN78S is the silver model (guessing) and the MN78B is the blue model. $59.99 at the time I write this.

Looks like the manufacturers used a Cherokee specimen that had those awful 1990s era double bladed windshield wipers
installed to make their model from. That's the only thing so far that detracts from the model in my opinion.

Nice tires and rims. They appear to be styled like the MN86 tread.

 

[Undead Jeeper]

Just glad they now show proper colors for the trim and accessories!

Indeed. I think you will like the colors for certain. "thumbsup"

 

[Undead Jeeper]

Short running video with obnoxious music. Oh well.

Video probably slowed by .5x for dramatic effect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-OlAdMrgUM

 

[Undead Jeeper]

More photos stolen from one of two (at this time) AliExpress sellers.
Seems to show a completely new chassis with a smooth underside and new shock mounts. . .

- New 3 channel radio with trim buttons, lighting control plus thumb lever for one-handed operation

- New chassis/frame rail design with enhanced ground clearance (no low-hanging link rod mounts)

- Full LED lighting, turn signals + roof mount driving lights

- Opening front doors, rear hatch and bonnet (hood)

- Push to pop-up/push-to-close hood latches

- 280 motor with flush-mount gearbox

- Dimensions 230 x 150 x 175mm

- 2.4 GHz, range up to 100m

- Folding exterior mirrors

- Axle mounted servo

- Metal drive shafts

- Detailed interior

 

[Undead Jeeper]

Now available on Banggood as well as 9 or more vendors on AliExpress.

https://www.banggood.com/MNR-or-C-MN-78-Cherokee-RTR-1-or-12-2_4G-4WD-RC-Car-Rock-Crawler-LED-Lights-Off-Road-Truck-Full-Proportional-Vehicles-Models-p-1967151.html?cur_warehouse=CN&ID=6287832531930&rmmds=search

Two of the noteworthy specs are a drag brake function (nice) and more surprisingly, "two-speed shift"
Not sure about either, it remains to be seen.

Some specs from the BG ad:

Basic Information
Brand: MNR/C
Item No: MN78
Scale: 1/12
Color: Blue and silver
Max Speed: 12.72km/h

Power System
Motor: 280 brushed motor
Servo: 17g steering servo

Transmitter
Frequency: 2.4G
Channel: 2CH
Remote Distance: ≥80m
Required Battery: 4X 1.5V AA battery (not included)

Battery
Battery for the Car: 1-2X* (7.4V 1200mAh) Li-ion battery (included)
One Battery Charging Time: About 2- 3 hours
One Battery Playing Time: Approx.15-20 minutes

Other
Material: PA+Alloy +electronic parts

Dimensions
Car Size: 36*15*17.5cm
Wheelbase: 21.5cm
Front/Rear Track Width: 12.8/12.5cm
Tire Diameter/Width: 6cm/2.3cm
Box Size: 38*20*22cm

Basic Function:
Forward, backward, turn left/right, proportional throttle and steering, with drag brake function,
two-speed shift, LED lights function (front lights,steering lights and backward lights)

This is a small four-wheel-drive off-road passenger vehicle by American standards. In 1991 the Cherokee came out.
In 1997 the second-generation Cherokee came out. In 1999 the second-generation Cherokee came out. In 1984
Beijing Motor Company introduced the "Cherokee"

Package Included:
1X RC Car
1X Remote Controller
1-2X Battery (the number of battery is optional selected by yourself)*
1X USB Charging Cable