Jeep Cherokee Base (1997) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 1997 Jeep Cherokee Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Jeep Cherokee is regarded as a small SUV built in USA with prices starting at $39,990 before on-road costs.
This Jeep Cherokee is powered by a 4L 6-cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 4400 rpm) and 301 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 76L fuel tank
The Jeep Cherokee measures 1622mm (63.9 inches) in height, 4240mm (166.9 inches) in length, 1720mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2576mm (101.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1535kg (3384.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Cherokee Base comes standard with 225/75 R15 front tyres and 225/75 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 50,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| 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 |
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Explore Jeep Cherokee Features & Specs
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 4
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 3960
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 98.4
Engine Stroke: 86.7
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Engine Compression Ratio: 8.8
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 76
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 20.1
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 15.1
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 16
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 10
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 24
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 10
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 24
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 15.1
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 10
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10.1
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 180
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 112
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 135
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 184
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 301
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Power Measurement Standard: SAE
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4400
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Body Colour
Body Side Molding Size: Wide
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Black
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 1011
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 35.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 71.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 2033
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 63.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1622
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2576
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 101.4
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 67.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1720
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 166.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4240
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1473
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1473
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 38.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11700
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 973
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.5
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 979
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1402
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 55.2
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1404
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 55.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1404
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 55.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1130
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 44.5
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1052
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 41.4
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 886
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 34.9
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Single
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Roof Rails
Roof Rails Cross Bars: Removable
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3384
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1535
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 3300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 7275
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2210
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4872
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
Door Panel Trim Carpet On Lower Door Panel: yes
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/Rubber
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
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