Jeep Cherokee Sport (2008) price & specs
Sport
Overview
The 2008 Jeep Cherokee Sport is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a KK. The Jeep Cherokee is regarded as a small SUV built in USA with prices starting at $43,990 before on-road costs.
This Jeep Cherokee is powered by a 2.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 130 kW of power (at 3800 rpm) and 460 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Jeep claims the Cherokee Sport uses 9.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 250g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 745km per full tank
The Jeep Cherokee measures 1736mm (68.3 inches) in height, 4493mm (176.9 inches) in length, 1839mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2694mm (106.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1985kg (4376.2 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 2008 Jeep Cherokee Sport has a 189mm ground clearance with a 2270kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,493 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,839 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,736 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,694 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
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Explore Jeep Cherokee Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 250
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Engine Bore: 94
Engine Cc: 2776
Engine Compression Ratio: 17.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2.8
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 100
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 70
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 9.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 25
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 9.4
Performance
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 179
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 111
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 177
Power Maximum Power Kw: 130
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 460
Power Measurement Standard: SAE
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Drive Assisted Four Wheel Drive Selection: yes
Drive Descent Control System: yes
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
Dual Range Transmission
Dual Range Transmission2wd High Low Transfer Selection: 2WD
Dual Range Transmission4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
Dual Range Transmission4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Description: Automatic
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 235
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: SUV
Wheelbase Type: Short
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Step
Step Side Location: Side
Step Side Type: Tube
Trailer Towing Preparation
Trailer Towing Preparation Trailer Hitch: yes
Underbody Protection
Underbody Protection Engine Location: Engine
Brush Guard
Brush Guard Type: Rigid
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 49.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1404
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 14.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 419
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10800
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1549
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 7.4
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 189
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.4
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 68.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1736
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 176.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4493
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 72.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1839
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1549
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.1
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2694
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 40.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1024
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 40.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 1027
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 52.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1338
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 48.4
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1229
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 40.8
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1036
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 38.7
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 982
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 57
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1449
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 56.5
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1436
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 38.2
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 30
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Color: Silver
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2270
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 5005
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1985
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4376
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio System
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 20000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 12427
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