Jeep Cherokee Sport (2012) price & specs

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Overview

The 2012 Jeep Cherokee Sport is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd April 2009. The Jeep Cherokee is regarded as a medium SUV built in USA with prices starting at $35,000 before on-road costs.

This Jeep Cherokee is powered by a 3.7L 6-cylinder engine that has 151 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 314 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Jeep claims the Cherokee Sport uses 12.4L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 293g of CO₂. It has a 74L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 597km 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 2040kg (4497.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Cherokee Sport comes standard with 235/65 R17 front tyres and 235/65 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

The 2012 Jeep Cherokee Sport has a 189mm ground clearance with a 2270kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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Power to Weight

70.23 - 84.08 kW/t

43.77 kW/t

110.33 kW/t

Boot Space

419 litres

258 litres

419 litres

Fuel Efficiency

8.9 - 12.4 L/100km

6.7 L/100km

13.5 L/100km

Vehicle Range

597 - 787 km

597 km

1,048 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

6 years

5 years

2 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,520 - 2,540 kg

2,505 kg

3,050 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

2,270 kg

2,000 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

38.2°

24.6°

38.2°

Departure Angle

30°

21.6°

30°

Ground Clearance Unladen

189 mm

172 mm

323 mm

Dimensions

4,493 mm

1,839 mm

1,736 mm

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
Load Capacity	500 kg

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Sales Data

202316Total Sales

20240Total Sales

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Sport

3.7L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 293 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: V

Cc: 3,700 cc

Liters: 3.7 L

Number of cylinders: 6

Fuel

Fuel type: Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 91

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 91

Minimum fuel type: Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 74 L

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Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 12.4 L/100km

Country/highway: 9.4 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 597 km

Combined: 8.1 km/L

Country/highway: 10.6 km/L

Urban: 5.7 km/L

Urban: 17.4 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 193 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 205 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 151 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 314 Nm

Measurement standard: SAE

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,200 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 4,000 rpm

Differential lock

Location: Center

Drive

Descent control system: yes

Driven wheels: 4x4

Four wheel drive type: Full-Time, Part-Time

Selection: Automatic, Manual

Transmission

Low/high gear ranges: yes

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission code: 42RLE

Transmission description: Automatic

Number of speeds: 4

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Wishbone

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Rigid

Type: Beam

Tires

Location front: yes

Tire profile: 65

Tire width: 235 mm

Location rear: yes

Diameter: 17 in

Tire profile: 65

Tire width: 235 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Body style

Body type: SUV

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: KJ

Local body type: SUV

Mud flaps

Location: Rear

Cargo capacity

Rear seat down: 1,404 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 419 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 10,800 mm

Front track: 1,549 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 189 mm

Overall height: 1,736 mm

Overall length: 4,493 mm

Overall width: 1,839 mm

Rear track: 1,549 mm

Wheelbase: 2,694 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,024 mm

Headroom rear: 1,027 mm

Hip room front: 1,338 mm

Hip room rear: 1,229 mm

Leg room front: 1,036 mm

Leg room rear: 982 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,449 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,436 mm

Ramp angles

Approach angle: 38.2°

Departure angle: 30°

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Rear door

Type: Lifting Gate

Headlight control

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Manual

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Black

Heated: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Black

Heated: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Hinge

Wipers: Intermittent

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Variable

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 2,270 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 2,540 kg

Published kerb weight: 2,040 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 4

System

Radio: AM, FM

Cover/rear parcel shelf

Type: Flexible

12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Parking distance system

Location rear: yes

Type: Sensor

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On gear selector: Chrome

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Active: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Operation: Reel

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 3

Type: Split Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Cloth

Main seat material: Cloth

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 1

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 12,000 km

Anti-corrosion

Distance: 100,000 km

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: 100,000 km

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: 100,000 km

Duration (months): 36 months

† 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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