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Jeep's mid-sized five-door, five seat Cherokee is unashamedly unusual in the looks department, and it doesn't care one bit. The love-it-or-hate-it nose treatment hasn't stopped people flocking to the car.

Jeep sells the US-built Cherokee in Australia in six levels of trim, from an entry level 2.4-litre four-cylinder FWD Sport and more luxurious Limited, through to an off-road specific Trailhawk. As well as the 2.4-litre engine, Jeep sells the Cherokee with a 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine as well as a 2.0-litre diesel, which is restricted to the Limited model. Whether you get the base Cherokee S-Limited (awd) for $54,010, or spend $62,040 for the top-of-the-range Cherokee S-Limited (awd), all are offered with the same nine-speed automatic.

Jeep Cherokee News

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Jeep's price creep continues! Prices for models in the Jeep range up by thousands, Cherokee gone

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By T.im Nicholson - 24 May 2022
Not so cheap Jeep! Prices up by thousands on all 2022 Jeep Compass, Cherokee, Wrangler and Gladiator variants, but no features added as industry challenges take hold

Not so cheap Jeep! Prices up by thousands on all 2022 Jeep Compass, Cherokee, Wrangler and Gladiator variants, but no features added as industry challenges take hold

By T.im Nicholson - 2 Mar 2022
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Jeep Cherokee Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Jeep Cherokee varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $54,010 and going to $62,040 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2023 SUV 3.2L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $54,010 $62,040
2022 SUV 3.2L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $60,720
2021 SUV 2.4L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $31,130 $55,990
2020 SUV 2.4L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $29,370 $52,800
2019 SUV 2.4L, ULP, 9 SP AUTO $25,190 $45,540
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Jeep Cherokee Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Jeep Cherokee here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Would a Jeep Cherokee, Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Land Rover Discovery be a good first four-wheel-drive?

    That’s quite a broad range of abilities you’ve listed there. Both the Jeep and the Land Rover are pretty serious off-roaders while, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is an SUV that really has no pretenses to working on a bush track.

    None of this trio would be cheap to service, and modern turbo-diesel engines really do need their maintenance to remain reliable. In terms of industry reputation, the Jeep has a background of electrical and build-quality problems, while the Land Rover and Alfa Romeo also have their share of quality glitches. Many owners put up with this stuff, but if you’re going to head seriously outback, there are probably better choices.

    The other part of the equation is what happens when you wish to sell the vehicle in a few years. Frankly, all three of these cars will be a reasonable bet to suffer plenty of depreciation although, to be fair, a 2021 version of each will already have done some of that.

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  • How much is my broken car worth?

    It’s not worth much at all, less than $1000.

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  • Why won't the cruise control engage in my 2014 Jeep Cherokee?

    There’s clearly a problem with the car’s electronics. Take it to a dealer and have it diagnosed to establish the cause of the issue. It can then be fixed.

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  • Identifying an Engine light in 2003 Cherokee?

    If the warning light is in the shape of an engine it's telling you something is amiss within the engine management system and you should take it to a mechanic to find out the reason it's coming on. It's probably a faulty engine sensor, or something similar in the engine management system.

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Jeep Cherokee Colours

  • Bright White
  • Granite Crystal
  • Billet Silver
  • Diamond Black
  • Velvet Red
  • Light Brownstone
  • Pearl White
  • Olive Green
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Jeep Cherokee 2019.

Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity

The Jeep Cherokee has maximum towing capacity of 2200kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2023 SUV 2200kg 2200kg
2022 SUV 0kg 2200kg
2021 SUV 1500kg 2200kg
2020 SUV 1500kg 2200kg
2019 SUV 1500kg 2200kg
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Jeep Cherokee Seats

The following Jeep Cherokee is available with five seats. The Sport and Longitude variants are only available with cloth seat trim, with a choice of black or Light Frost Beige. The Limited variant is available with the choice of black or black and Ski Grey two tone leather upholsteries. The Trailhawk exclusively comes with the choice of either black cloth or black leather with red accent stitching.

Jeep Cherokee Seats
Shown above are seat details for the Jeep Cherokee 2019.

Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

The dimensions of the Jeep Cherokee SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2023 SUV 1683x1859x4651 mm 154 mm
2022 SUV 1680x1859x4651 mm 154 mm
2021 SUV 1680x1859x4651 mm 154 mm
2020 SUV 1680x1859x4651 mm 154 mm
2019 SUV 1680x1859x4651 mm 154 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

Jeep Cherokee Fuel Consumption

The Jeep Cherokee is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.8L/100km for SUV /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2023 SUV 9.8L/100km 3.2L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2022 SUV 8.5L/100km 2.4L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2021 SUV 8.5L/100km 2.4L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 SUV 8.5L/100km 2.4L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2019 SUV 8.5L/100km 2.4L ULP 9 SP AUTO
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Jeep Cherokee Wheel Size

The Jeep Cherokee has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 255x50 R19 for SUV in 2023.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2023 SUV 255x50 R19 255x50 R19
2022 SUV 225x60 R17 225x60 R17
2021 SUV 225x60 R17 225x60 R17
2020 SUV 225x60 R17 17x7 inches 225x60 R17 17x7 inches
2019 SUV 225x60 R17 17x7 inches 225x60 R17 17x7 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Jeep Cherokee Wheel Sizes