1998 Jeep Cherokee SE specs & colors
Sport Utility
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MSRP
- 2dr SE $15,665
- 4dr SE $16,705
- 2dr SE 4WD $17,180
- 4dr SE 4WD $18,215
- 2dr Sport $18,300
- 4dr Sport $19,335
- 2dr Sport 4WD $19,810
- 4dr Limited $20,725
- 4dr Classic $20,725
- 4dr Sport 4WD $20,845
- 4dr Limited 4WD $22,240
- 4dr Classic 4WD $22,240
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Saddle
Mist Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2WD Special Purpose |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 117 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 500 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/150 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 150 @ 3250 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 125 @ 5400 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 25 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 420.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 500.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.93 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.10 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.33 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 4.74 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.45 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Quadra-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Leaf Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Solid Axle |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | N/A in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 20 gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.9 ft |
| Steering Type | Power |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.4 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Front Tire Size | P215/75R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/90D16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 300 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 750 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2947 lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Front Hip Room | 55.2 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 54.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 65.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 67.9 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 43.2 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in |
| Height, Overall | 63.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
| Second Head Room | 38.5 in |
| Second Hip Room | 44.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 167.5 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Passenger Volume | 94.8 ft³ |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.8 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.2 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Track Width, Front | 58.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.2 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 34.0 ft³ |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.0 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 71.0 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| City 18/hwy 22 (2.5L engine/3-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Headlamps-on warning buzzer | Standard |
| Normal duty suspension | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Inside-mounted compact spare tire | Standard |
| 500-CCA maintenance-free battery | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo radio-inc: digital clock, (2) front door speakers, seek | Standard |
| Fixed antenna | Standard |
| Manual fold-away mirrors | Standard |
| P215/75R15 all-season SBR BSW Wrangler AP tires | Standard |
| Vinyl door trim panels | Standard |
| Black front bumper guards/grille | Standard |
| Lights-inc: front dome, glove box | Standard |
| Light tinted glass | Standard |
| Quadra-link front suspension w/solid axle | Standard |
| "Fusion" vinyl reclining highback front bucket seats | Standard |
| Luxury 2-spoke soft feel black steering wheel | Standard |
| Height-adjustable front shoulder belts | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| 2.5L (150) SMPI I4 engine | Standard |
| Analog gauge cluster | Standard |
| (4) 15" x 7" argent styled steel wheels | Standard |
| Rear liftgate w/assist handle | Standard |
| City 18/hwy 22 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Front/rear black bumpers w/end caps | Standard |
| 117-amp alternator | Standard |
| 20 gallon fuel tank w/tethered gas cap | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/washers | Standard |
| City 21/hwy 25 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Day/night rearview mirror | Standard |
| Halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger Next Generation air bags | Standard |
| 4550# GVWR | Standard |
| Cargo area tie down loops | Standard |
| Deluxe sound insulation group | Standard |
| Rear folding seat w/removable cushion | Standard |
| Full-length floor console-inc: cupholders, covered storage, removable front ashtray, rear ashtray, padded armrest, storage bin w/CD/cassette slots | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Passenger assist handle | Standard |
| Cigar lighter | Standard |
| Auxiliary 12-volt pwr outlet | Standard |
| Shift indicator warning lamp | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD-inc: floor-mount, clutch/starter interlock | Standard |
| Fender flares | Standard |
| Traveling inboard seatbelt buckle | Standard |
| Pwr steering | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 21 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Full carpeting-inc: cargo area | Standard |
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