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Jeep Cherokee Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1974–1983) — First Generation

The first-generation Jeep Cherokee brought genuine off-road ability into a practical family shape, offered as a three-door and a five-door SUV that still feels honest, rugged and easy to understand today.

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Jeep Cherokee Engines and Transmissions

A Jeep Cherokee engine of this era favours low-rev pulling power over outright speed, which suits towing and rough tracks. The 5.9 AT three-door illustrates the big-displacement gasoline approach, sending its torque through all-wheel drive so grip stays predictable on loose or wet surfaces.

SUV 5-doors — Jeep Cherokee Engines and Transmissions

SUV 5-doors Jeep Cherokee Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
5.9 MTGasoline5896 cm³160 hp117 kW360 N⋅mManualAWD
5.9 ATGasoline5896 cm³160 hp117 kW360 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
5.9 MTGasoline5896 cm³170 hp125 kW380 N⋅mManualAWD
5.9 ATGasoline5896 cm³170 hp125 kW380 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
5.9 MTGasoline5896 cm³175 hp128 kW380 N⋅mManualAWD
5.9 ATGasoline5896 cm³175 hp128 kW380 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
6.6 ATGasoline5896 cm³195 hp143 kW415 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
6.6 ATGasoline5896 cm³210 hp154 kW415 N⋅mAutomaticAWD

SUV 3-doors — Jeep Cherokee Engines and Transmissions

SUV 3-doors Jeep Cherokee Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
4.2 MTGasoline4235 cm³95 hp69 kW245 N⋅mManualAWD
4.2 ATGasoline4235 cm³95 hp69 kW245 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
4.2 MTGasoline4235 cm³97 hp71 kW265 N⋅mManualAWD
4.2 ATGasoline4235 cm³97 hp71 kW265 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
4.2 ATGasoline4235 cm³110 hp80 kW280 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
4.2 MTGasoline4235 cm³110 hp80 kW280 N⋅mManualAWD
4.2 MTGasoline4235 cm³112 hp82 kW280 N⋅mManualAWD
4.2 ATGasoline4235 cm³112 hp82 kW280 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
5.9 MTGasoline5896 cm³127 hp93 kW330 N⋅mManualAWD
5.9 ATGasoline5896 cm³127 hp93 kW330 N⋅mManualAWD
5.9 MTGasoline5896 cm³130 hp95 kW360 N⋅mManualAWD
5.9 ATGasoline5896 cm³130 hp95 kW360 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
5.9 MTGasoline5896 cm³140 hp102 kW310 N⋅mManualAWD
5.9 ATGasoline5896 cm³140 hp102 kW310 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
5.9 MTGasoline5896 cm³155 hp114 kW345 N⋅mManualAWD
5.9 ATGasoline5896 cm³155 hp114 kW345 N⋅mAutomaticAWD

Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

SUV 5-doors — Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

SUV 5-doors Jeep Cherokee Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weight
5.9 MT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1900 kg2810 kg
5.9 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1940 kg2810 kg
5.9 MT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1900 kg2810 kg
5.9 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1900 kg2810 kg
5.9 MT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1900 kg2810 kg
5.9 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1940 kg2810 kg
6.6 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm2000 kg2810 kg
6.6 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm2000 kg2810 kg

SUV 3-doors — Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

SUV 3-doors Jeep Cherokee Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weight
4.2 MT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1750 kg2735 kg
4.2 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1790 kg2735 kg
4.2 MT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1820 kg2810 kg
4.2 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1860 kg2810 kg
4.2 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1745 kg2810 kg
4.2 MT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1705 kg2810 kg
4.2 MT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1705 kg2810 kg
4.2 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1745 kg2810 kg
5.9 MT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1900 kg2810 kg
5.9 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1940 kg2810 kg
5.9 MT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1900 kg2810 kg
5.9 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1940 kg2810 kg
5.9 MT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1785 kg2810 kg
5.9 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1825 kg2810 kg
5.9 MT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1785 kg2810 kg
5.9 AT4735 mm1900 mm1687 mm2761 mm1825 kg2810 kg