1997 Jeep Cherokee Country specs & colors
Sport Utility
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
$1,240
Starting MSRP
- Country decor group *Contents listed in Stds*
- air cond
- speed control
See more detail $1,240
Starting MSRP
- Country decor group *Contents listed in Stds*
- air cond
- speed control
- tilt steering column
$0
Starting MSRP
- Country decor group *Contents listed in Stds*
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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190 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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117
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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4.0L/242
Displacement
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190 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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225 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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15.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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38 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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45 in
Second Hip Room
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101 in
Wheelbase
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168 in
Length, Overall
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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64 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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8 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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55 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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43 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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71. ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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34 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Steering
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Power Recirculation-Ball
Steering Type
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Quadra-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Leaf Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P225/70R15
Front Tire Size
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P225/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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T125/90D16
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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2,993 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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300 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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