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About the 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 Sport variant and topping out at $42,990 for the Sport.
There are 2 variants of the Cherokee available in Australia.
Engine options include 4L multi-point injection (131kW/301Nm) and 2.5L turbo diesel indirect injection (85kW/300Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 1998 Cherokee is offered with a 2 year, 50,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
52.24 - 82.08 kW/t
52.24 kW/t
82.08 kW/t
Boot Space
964 litres
173 litres
964 litres
Price
$39,990 - $42,990
$24,563
$42,990
Warranty (Years)
2 - 3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
50,000 - 60,000 km
50,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
5 years
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,170 - 2,230 kg
1,635 kg
2,230 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 - 2,265 kg
1,200 kg
2,265 kg
Approach Angle
38°
21.3°
38°
Departure Angle
32°
18.6°
42°
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,990 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,990 |
| 4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,990 |
| 4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Specs
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Dimensions
1700mm
1725mm
4255mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy
| Jeep Cherokee | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | - |
1998 Jeep Cherokee Warranty
What is the warranty on a Jeep Cherokee?
The Jeep Cherokee offers a 2 year 50,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Jeep Cherokee FAQs
The cheapest Jeep Cherokee is the Sport that starts from $39,990.
The most expensive Jeep Cherokee is the Sport that starts from $42,990.
The best towing capacity of a Jeep Cherokee is offered by the Sport which can tow 2265 kg
The largest Jeep Cherokee is the Sport which measures 1725mm wide, 4255mm in length and sits 1700mm tall.
The most powerful Jeep Cherokee is the Sport which has 131kW 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 2230 kg (kerb weight).
The Jeep Cherokee may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.