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Jeep Cherokee Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1997–2001) — Second Generation Restyling

The restyled second-generation Jeep Cherokee keeps its boxy, purposeful character, offered as a compact three-door and a more practical five-door SUV built for everyday driving and genuine rough-road work alike.

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Jeep Cherokee Engines and Transmissions

Jeep Cherokee engine options span modest four-cylinder units to larger six-cylinder power. The 2.5 MT three-door came as a rear-driven petrol manual or a diesel manual with all-wheel drive, while the 4.0 AT paired an automatic transmission with all-wheel drive for relaxed, torque-rich progress.

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
2.5 MTGasoline2464 cm³127 hp93 kW234 N⋅mManualRWD
2.5 MTGasoline2464 cm³127 hp93 kW234 N⋅mManualAWD
4.0 ATGasoline3956 cm³192 hp141 kW318 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
4.0 MTGasoline3956 cm³192 hp141 kW318 N⋅mManualRWD
4.0 MTGasoline3956 cm³192 hp141 kW318 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2499 cm³116 hp85 kW300 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 ATGasoline2464 cm³127 hp93 kW203 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.0 ATGasoline3956 cm³192 hp141 kW318 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

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
2.5 MTGasoline2464 cm³127 hp93 kW203 N⋅mManualRWD
2.5 MTGasoline2464 cm³127 hp93 kW203 N⋅mManualAWD
2.5 ATGasoline2464 cm³127 hp93 kW203 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.0 MTGasoline3956 cm³192 hp141 kW318 N⋅mManualRWD
4.0 ATGasoline3956 cm³192 hp141 kW318 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
4.0 MTGasoline3956 cm³192 hp141 kW318 N⋅mManualAWD
4.0 ATGasoline3956 cm³192 hp141 kW318 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.5 MTGasoline2471 cm³118 hp87 kW198 N⋅mManualAWD
4.0 ATGasoline3956 cm³178 hp131 kW301 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
2.5 MTDiesel2499 cm³115 hp85 kW300 N⋅mManualAWD

Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

SUV 3-doors — Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

SUV 3-doors Jeep Cherokee Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT4254 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1420 kg2087 kg200 mm
2.5 MT4254 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1485 kg2087 kg200 mm
4.0 AT4254 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1545 kg2223 kg200 mm
4.0 MT4254 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1475 kg2223 kg200 mm
4.0 MT4254 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1545 kg2223 kg200 mm
2.5 MT4254 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1565 kg2230 kg200 mm
2.5 AT4254 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1351 kg2064 kg200 mm
4.0 AT4254 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1475 kg2223 kg200 mm

SUV 5-doors — Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

SUV 5-doors Jeep Cherokee Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
2.5 MT4255 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1360 kg2087 kg200 mm
2.5 MT4255 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1485 kg2200 kg200 mm
2.5 AT4255 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1375 kg2087 kg200 mm
4.0 MT4255 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1475 kg2223 kg200 mm
4.0 AT4255 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1475 kg2223 kg200 mm
4.0 MT4255 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1545 kg2223 kg200 mm
4.0 AT4255 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1545 kg2223 kg200 mm
2.5 MT4255 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1465 kg2200 kg200 mm
4.0 AT4255 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1635 kg2170 kg200 mm
2.5 MT4255 mm1763 mm1624 mm2576 mm1615 kg2230 kg220 mm

Jeep Cherokee Cargo Space

SUV 3-doors — Jeep Cherokee Cargo Space

SUV 3-doors Jeep Cherokee Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.5 MT932 l1954 l
2.5 MT932 l1954 l
4.0 AT932 l1954 l
4.0 MT932 l1954 l
4.0 MT932 l1954 l
2.5 MT932 l1954 l
2.5 AT932 l1954 l
4.0 AT932 l1954 l

SUV 5-doors — Jeep Cherokee Cargo Space

SUV 5-doors Jeep Cherokee Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
2.5 MT932 l1954 l
2.5 MT932 l1954 l
2.5 AT932 l1954 l
4.0 MT932 l1954 l
4.0 AT932 l1954 l
4.0 MT932 l1954 l
4.0 AT932 l1954 l
2.5 MT932 l1954 l
4.0 AT932 l1954 l
2.5 MT932 l1954 l