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Jeep Cherokee
Jeep has built the Cherokee since 1984. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 1984 Jeep Cherokee to the 2026 Jeep Cherokee. Body styles here: SUV. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1984–today
- Brand from
- USA
- Part of
- Stellantis
- Body styles
- SUV
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 5 cars, 1 of them concepts
How it changed
Power went from 86 hp in the 1984 Cherokee to 177 hp in the 2026 Cherokee. It got heavier along the way: 1,456 kg for the 1984 car, 1,948 kg for the 2026. The most powerful here is the 1997 Jeep Cherokee [UK] at 193 hp (144 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1997 Jeep Cherokee [UK], in 10.1 s.
Every Cherokee in the catalog
![1997 Jeep Cherokee [UK]](/thumbs/1997_jeep_cherokee-uk.webp?v=871eda76)
1997 Jeep Cherokee [UK]
2008 Jeep Cherokee
2023 Jeep Cherokee 1978 4xe Concept
The Jeep Cherokee is a line of sport utility vehicles (SUV) manufactured and marketed by Jeep over six generations. Marketed initially as a variant of the Jeep Wagoneer (SJ), the Cherokee has evolved from a full-size station wagon to one of the first compact SUVs and into its latest generation as a crossover SUV.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
2026 Jeep Cherokee
2026 Jeep Cherokee carries an all-new, redesigned exterior that looks to the past for 50 years of inspiration but wears a distinctly modern look.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Cherokee | 86 hp (64 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 22.3 s | 88 mph (142 km/h) | 1,456 kg (3,210 lb) | 2.1 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 21 mpg |
| 1997 Cherokee [UK] | 193 hp (144 kW) | 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) | 10.1 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | 1,535 kg (3,384 lb) | 4.0 L inline-6 | All Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 20 mpg |
| 2008 Cherokee | 177 hp (132 kW) | 302 lb-ft (409 Nm) | 11.5 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | 1,980 kg (4,365 lb) | 2.8 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | — |
| 2023 Cherokee 1978 4xe | 194 hp (145 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 9.3 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | 2,370 kg (5,225 lb) | 2.2 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | 9-speed automatic | — |
| 2026 Cherokee | 177 hp (132 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | — | — | 1,948 kg (4,295 lb) | 1.6 L inline-4 | All Wheel Drive | ECVT | 37 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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