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1997 Jeep Cherokee SE specs & colors

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
$15,300
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Jeep Cherokee SE

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Saddle
Mist Gray

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • $425

    Starting MSRP

    • cloth bucket seats
    • dual pwr mirrors
    • rear windshield wiper

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
20 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
190 hp
125 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power
Brake Type
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

117
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

125 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 3250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.5L/150
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
20 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
9.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

95 ft³
Passenger Volume
43 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
101 in
Wheelbase
55 in
Front Hip Room
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
5
Passenger Capacity
55 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
39 in
Second Head Room
45 in
Second Hip Room
38 in
Front Head Room
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
58 in
Track Width, Rear
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
Track Width, Front
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
64 in
Height, Overall
41 in
Front Leg Room
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Liftover Height
35 in
Second Leg Room
34 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
168 in
Length, Overall
71. ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2

Steering

Power Recirculation-Ball
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Suspension

Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Leaf Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Quadra-Link
Suspension Type - Front

Tires & Wheels

P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
P215/75R15
Front Tire Size
T125/90D16
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
2,947 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
300 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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