1997 Jeep Cherokee SE specs & colors
Sport Utility
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MSRP
- 2dr SE $15,300
- 4dr SE $16,340
- 2dr SE 4WD $16,815
- 4dr SE 4WD $17,850
- 2dr Sport $17,915
- 4dr Sport $18,950
- 2dr Sport 4WD $19,425
- 4dr Sport 4WD $20,460
- 4dr Country $21,905
- 4dr Country 4WD $23,420
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Saddle
Mist Gray
Packages
$425
Starting MSRP
- cloth bucket seats
- dual pwr mirrors
- rear windshield wiper
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 500 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 117 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/150 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 125 @ 5400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 150 @ 3250 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 23 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 400.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 460.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.93 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.33 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.45 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 4.74 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.10 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Quadra-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Solid Axle |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Leaf Springs |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 20 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Power Recirculation-Ball |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.4 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.9 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/90D16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2,000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 300 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2,000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 300 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2947 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 95.0 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.2 in |
| Front Hip Room | 55.2 in |
| Second Head Room | 38.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | 44.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
| Length, Overall | 167.5 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 67.9 in |
| Height, Overall | 63.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.8 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 65.8 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 54.7 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 43.2 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 71. ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 34.0 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Rear folding bench seat | Standard |
| Dual driver & front passenger air bags | Standard |
| City - TBD -/hwy - TBD - (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Full length floor console | Standard |
| 20 gallon fuel tank w/tethered gas cap | Standard |
| Light tinted glass | Standard |
| Dual note horn | Standard |
| Cigar lighter | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Fixed radio antenna | Standard |
| 117-amp HD alternator | Standard |
| City - TBD -/hwy - TBD - (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| (4) 15 X 7" argent painted steel wheels | Standard |
| 2-spoke soft-feel sport steering wheel | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD-inc: floor mounted forward-synchro & nylon isolated shift lever & clutch starter interlock | Standard |
| Inside mount compact spare tire | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wiper/washers | Standard |
| Black grille appearance | Standard |
| City - TBD -/hwy - TBD - (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| "Fusion" vinyl highback front bucket seats | Standard |
| Black bumpers w/end caps | Standard |
| P215/75R15 all-season SBR Wrangler AP BSW tires | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Pwr steering | Standard |
| 4 cargo area tie down hooks | Standard |
| AM/FM radio-inc: digital clock, (2) speakers | Standard |
| 2.5L (150) SMPI I4 engine | Standard |
| Glove box w/lamp | Standard |
| 500 CCA battery | Standard |
| Vinyl door trim panels | Standard |
| Fabric covered headliner/sun visors | Standard |
| Dual manual black folding mirrors | Standard |
| Normal duty suspension | Standard |
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