Scott Collie
Jeep Cherokee recalled
Jeep has recalled the Cherokee SUV to fix a problem with the Power Transfer Unit that could cause "PARK" not to work.
3 Years Ago
1997 Jeep Cherokee
The new Jeep Cherokee is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $39,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $47,990 for the LTD.
There are 3 variants of the Cherokee available in Australia.
The Jeep Cherokee is only available with an null motor that produces 135kW and 301Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 1997 Cherokee is offered with a 2 year, 50,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$39,990 - $47,990â€
Transmission
4-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
Retail Price
$39,990 - $47,990â€
Transmission
4-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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1997 Jeep Cherokee
Available Variants
The Jeep Cherokee comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Classic and the most expensive being LTD.
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Power to Weight
87.38 - 87.95 kW/t
35.35 kW/t
87.95 kW/t
Boot Space
1,011 litres
173 litres
1,100 litres
Price
$39,990 - $47,990
$21,990
$53,600
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
50,000 km
50,000 km
125,000 km
Years on Sale
5 years
1 year
3 years
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Dimensions
4,240 mm
1,720 mm
1,622 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,240 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,720 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,622 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm |
| Load Capacity | 675 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
Scott Collie
Jeep Cherokee recalled
Jeep has recalled the Cherokee SUV to fix a problem with the Power Transfer Unit that could cause "PARK" not to work.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
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Jeep has teased another electric SUV, due by 2025, and it could be a replacement for the mid-sized Cherokee.
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Jeep Cherokee
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Jeep Cherokee is the Base that starts from $39,990.
See all Jeep Cherokee PricingThe most expensive Jeep Cherokee is the LTD that starts from $47,990.
See all Jeep Cherokee PricingThe best towing capacity of a Jeep Cherokee is 3300 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Classic and LTD.
See all Jeep Cherokee towing capacityThe largest Jeep Cherokee is the Base which measures 1720mm wide, 4240mm in length and sits 1622mm tall.
The most powerful Jeep Cherokee is the Base which has 135kW of power from its 4L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Jeep Cherokee is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Jeep Cherokee is the Base which weighs 2210 kg (kerb weight).
The Jeep Cherokee uses Unleaded.
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