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Overview
The 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport 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 medium SUV built in USA with prices starting at $47,190 before on-road costs.
This Jeep Cherokee is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 105 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 343 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 70L fuel tank
The Jeep Cherokee measures 1776mm (69.9 inches) in height, 4496mm (177.0 inches) in length, 1819mm (71.6 inches) in width with a 2649mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1925kg (4243.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Cherokee Sport comes standard with 235/70 R16 front tyres and 235/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2003 Jeep Cherokee Sport has a 244mm ground clearance with a 2685kg braked and nullkg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
54.55 - 83.51 kW/t
45.52 kW/t
96.84 kW/t
Boot Space
821 litres
150 litres
821 litres
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
6 years
2 years
2 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,517 - 2,540 kg
1,725 kg
3,050 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,268 - 3,360 kg
1,200 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
36 - 36.2°
21.4°
36.2°
Departure Angle
20 - 31.1°
20°
46°
Ground Clearance Unladen
192 - 244 mm
170 mm
244 mm
Dimensions
4,496 mm
1,819 mm
1,776 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,496 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,819 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,776 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,940 mm |
| Load Capacity | 592 mm |
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Explore Jeep Cherokee Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Engine
Bore Engine: 92
Engine (cc): 2499
Compression Ratio: 17.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: 2.5 Crd I-4
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 94
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.5
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 11.7
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 11.7
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.5
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 13.5
Maximum Speed (km/h): 164
Maximum Speed (mph): 102
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 143
Maximum Power (kW): 105
Maximum Torque (Nm): 343
Measurement Standard: SAE
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Differential Lock
Location: Rear
Drive
Assisted Four-Wheel Drive Selection: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Selectable While Driving: yes
Selection: Manual
Speed Limited Manual Only: yes
Transmission
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Other
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Type: All Terrain
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: SUV
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Location: Fuel Tank
Location: Transfer Case
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 68.9
Rear Seat Down (L): 1950
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 29
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 821
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10940
Front Track (in): 60
Front Track (mm): 1524
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.6
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 244
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.9
Overall Height (in): 69.9
Overall Height (mm): 1776
Overall Length (in): 177
Overall Length (mm): 4496
Overall Width (in): 71.6
Overall Width (mm): 1819
Rear Track (in): 59.7
Rear Track (mm): 1516
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12000
Wheelbase (in): 104.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2649
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.7
Front Headroom (mm): 1034
Rear Headroom (in): 42.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 1069
Front Hip Room (in): 57
Front Hip Room (mm): 1448
Rear Hip Room (in): 47.4
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1204
Front Leg Room (in): 40.8
Front Leg Room (mm): 1036
Rear Leg Room (in): 37.2
Rear Leg Room (mm): 945
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.5
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1435
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1435
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 36.2
Departure Angle: 31.1
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: red
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2685
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5919
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2517
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5549
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1925
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4244
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 1
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 1
Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Fixed
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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