Jeep Cherokee
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Arguably the first mainstream SUV, the Jeep Cherokee was a runaway hit with buyers the moment it arrived in showrooms in 1984. Combining available four-wheel drive and room for a family in a compact, easy-to-maneuver package, the Cherokee offered a variety of trim levels — some with all of the creature comforts of a passenger car. The Cherokee not only helped launch a class of vehicles, its arrival pretty much signaled the beginning of the end for the station wagon as the family vehicle of choice.
Production of first-generation models ended after a long run in 2001, and the latest-generation Cherokee didn’t appear until the 2014 model year, after a decade-plus hiatus. With similar dimensions wrapped in a more modern package, the formula hadn’t changed much, but the rest of the compact SUV class had become a lot more competitive in the meantime. Jeep discontinued the Cherokee after the 2023 model year, but it’s possible an all-new model bearing the name could appear in the future.
- 2014–23
- 2002–13
- 1997–2001
- 1992–96
- 2014–23
- 2002–13
- 1997–2001
- 1992–96
2014–23 Cherokee
Similar in size to the original, the second-generation Jeep Cherokee took on a more futuristic, if controversial, look compared with the boxy, utilitarian first-generation model, while retaining better off-road capability than many small SUVs. Powertrain choices
2023
- MSRP range $37,695–$41,295
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Consumer rating
(1 review) - Combined mpg 22–24
- Body style SUV
- Five-seat compact SUV
- Standard all-wheel drive
- 8.4-inch infotainment screen
- Turbo four-cylinder standard in Trailhawk
2022
- MSRP range $29,995–$39,345
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Consumer rating
(6 reviews) - Combined mpg 21–25
- Body style SUV
- 8.4-inch touchscreen multimedia system now standard
- Five-seat compact SUV
- Turbo four-cylinder or V-6 engine
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Front- or four-wheel drive
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity
2021
- MSRP range $27,890–$37,690
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Consumer rating
(76 reviews) - Combined mpg 21–25
- Body style SUV
- More standard safety features
- Five-seat compact SUV
- Choice of three engines
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Front- or four-wheel drive
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity
2020
- MSRP range $25,840–$38,495
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Consumer rating
(155 reviews) - Combined mpg 21–26
- Body style SUV
- Five-seat compact SUV
- Choice of three engines
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Front- or four-wheel drive
- Trailhawk off-road trim
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity
2019
- MSRP range $25,045–$38,495
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Consumer rating
(579 reviews) - Combined mpg 21–26
- Body style SUV
- Five-seat compact/mid-size SUV
- New front-end styling
- New turbocharged 2.0-liter engine option
- Cargo volume increased slightly
- 7- or 8.4-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto now available
- Many safety and convenience options added
2018
- MSRP range $24,395–$37,340
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Consumer rating
(281 reviews) - Combined mpg 21
- Body style SUV
- New Latitude Plus trim level available
- Five-seat compact SUV
- Four-cylinder or V-6 power
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Three four-wheel-drive systems available
- Automatic emergency braking available
2017
- MSRP range $23,695–$37,695
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Consumer rating
(355 reviews) - Combined mpg 21
- Body style SUV
- Five-seat compact SUV
- Front-wheel drive or choice of three 4x4 systems
- Four-cylinder or V-6 power
- Nine-speed automatic transmission standard
- Forward collision warning available
2016
- MSRP range $23,495–$38,395
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Consumer rating
(276 reviews) - Combined mpg 22–23
- Body style SUV
- Front-wheel drive or choice of three 4x4 systems
- Four-cylinder or V-6 power
- Nine-speed automatic transmission standard
- Seats five
- Stop-start technology with V-6
- Adaptive cruise control available
2015
- MSRP range $23,095–$30,895
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Consumer rating
(326 reviews) - Combined mpg 22–23
- Body style SUV
- Fuel-saving stop-start technology now available
- Automatic braking now available
- Four-cylinder or V-6
- Nine-speed automatic transmission standard
- FWD or choice of three 4x4 systems
- Seats five
2014
- MSRP range $22,995–$30,095
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Consumer rating
(318 reviews) - Combined mpg 22–25
- Body style SUV
- New model replaces Liberty
- Four-cylinder or V-6
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- FWD or three 4x4 systems
- Off-road capability
- Seats five
2002–13 Cherokee
1997–2001 Cherokee
The Jeep Cherokee’s XJ generation that debuted in 1984 continued for 1997, gaining a host of updates that included revised front and rear styling, new body-style cladding and a steel liftgate in place of the previous fiberglass unit. An all-new interior was
2001
- MSRP range $17,910–$25,600
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Consumer rating
(55 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style SUV
2000
- MSRP range $16,775–$25,460
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Consumer rating
(54 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style SUV
1999
- MSRP range $16,050–$22,670
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Consumer rating
(59 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style SUV
1998
- MSRP range $15,665–$22,240
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Consumer rating
(29 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style SUV
1997
- MSRP range $15,300–$23,420
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Consumer rating
(16 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style SUV
1992–96 Cherokee
The Jeep Cherokee dates back to 1984, when it was introduced as the first modern compact SUV. With available four-wheel drive and unibody construction for carlike handling, the first Cherokee set the stage for a generation of
1996
- MSRP range $14,745–$22,076
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Consumer rating
(28 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style SUV
1995
- MSRP range $13,900–$20,370
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Consumer rating
(13 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style SUV
1994
- MSRP range $13,527–$19,816
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Consumer rating
(11 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style SUV
1993
- MSRP range $12,187–$18,783
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Consumer rating
(10 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style SUV
1992
- MSRP range $14,346–$25,484
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Consumer rating
(6 reviews) - Combined mpg –
- Body style SUV
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- Cherokee
- Comanche
- Commander
- Compass
- Gladiator
- Grand Cherokee
- Grand Cherokee 4xe
- Grand Cherokee L
- Grand Cherokee WK
- Grand Wagoneer
- Grand Wagoneer L
- Liberty
- New Compass
- Patriot
- Renegade
- Wagoneer
- Wagoneer L
- Wrangler
- Wrangler 4xe
- Wrangler JK
- Wrangler JK Unlimited
- Wrangler Unlimited
- Wrangler Unlimited 4xe