Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Cherokee
Overview
Manufacturer	Jeep (FCA, formerly Chrysler via American Motors)
Model years	1974–present
Body and chassis
Class	Sport utility vehicle (1974–2013) Crossover SUV (2014–present)

First generation
Jeep Cherokee S
Overview
Manufacturer	Jeep (American Motors)
Production	1974–1983
Assembly	United States Argentina Australia Mexico
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size SUV
Body style	2-door wagon 4-door wagon
Platform	SJ
Related	Jeep Wagoneer (SJ)
Powertrain
Engine	258 cu in (4.2 L) AMC I6 360 cu in (5.9 L) AMC V8 2-barrel 360 cu in (5.9 L) AMC V8 4-barrel 401 cu in (6.6 L) AMC V8 4-barrel
Transmission	4-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.7 in (2,761 mm)k
Length	186.4 in (4,735 mm)
Width	74.8 in (1,900 mm)
Height	66.4 in (1,687 mm)
Curb weight	4,514 lb (2,048 kg)

Second generation
1984– 1998 Jeep Cherokee 2-door
Overview
Manufacturer	Jeep (American Motors Corporation, later Chrysler)
Also called	Jeep Wagoneer (1984-1990) Beijing-Jeep BJ 2021 (4WD) Beijing-Jeep BJ 7250 (2WD)
Production	1984–2001 (USA) 1984–2009 (China) 1987–2001 (Venezuela) 1996–2000 (Argentina) 1992–2001 (Egypt)
Assembly	United States: Toledo, Ohio (Toledo Complex) China: Beijing (Beijing Benz) Venezuela: Valencia Argentina: Ferreyra, Córdoba Egypt: Cairo (Arab American Vehicles)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV
Body style	2-door SUV 4-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Related	Jeep 2500 BAW Qishi
Powertrain
Engine	2.1 L (126 cu in) Renault J8S I4 (turbocharged diesel) 2.5 L (150 cu in) AMC I4 (gasoline) 2.5 L (153 cu in) VM Motori 425 OHV I4 (turbocharged diesel) 2.8 L (173 cu in) GM LR2 V6 (gasoline) 4.0 L (242 cu in) AMC I6 (gasoline) 4.0 L (242 cu in) AMC H.O. I6 (gasoline) 4.0 L (242 cu in) PowerTech I6 (gasoline)
Transmission	4-speed Borg-Warner T-4 manual Aisin AX-4 manual 5-speed Borg-Warner T-5 manual Aisin AX-5 manual 5-speed Peugeot BA-10/5 manual 5-speed Aisin AX-15 manual 5-speed NVG NV3550 manual 3-speed Chrysler A904 automatic 3-speed 30RH automatic 4-speed Aisin AW-4 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	101.4 in (2,576 mm)
Length	1987-1990: 165.3 in (4,199 mm) 1991-93: 168.8 in (4,288 mm) 1994-96: 166.9 in (4,239 mm) 1997-2001: 167.5 in (4,254 mm)
Width	1987-1993: 70.5 in (1,791 mm) 1994-96: 67.7 in (1,720 mm) 1997-99: 67.9 in (1,725 mm) 2000-01: 69.4 in (1,763 mm)
Height	1987-88 2WD: 63.4 in (1,610 mm) 1987–1993: 63.3 in (1,608 mm) 1994–99 2WD: 63.9 in (1,623 mm) 1994-2001 4WD: 64.0 in (1,626 mm) 2000–01 2WD: 63.8 in (1,621 mm)
Curb weight	3,357 lb (1,523 kg) (approx.)

Third generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Jeep (Chrysler)
Also called	Jeep Liberty
Production	2001–2007
Model years	2002–2007
Designer	Bob Boniface (1998)
Powertrain
Engine	2.4 L PowerTech I4 (gasoline) 2.5 L VM Motori R 425 I4 (turbo diesel) 2.8 L VM Motori R 428 I4 (turbo diesel) 3.7 L PowerTech V6 (gasoline)
Transmission	4-speed Ultradrive 42RLE automatic 4-speed Chrysler 45RFE automatic 5-speed Chrysler 545RFE automatic 5-speed New Venture Gear NV1500 manual 5-speed New Venture Gear NV3550 manual 6-speed Chrysler NSG370 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	104.2 in (2,650 mm)
Length	2001-04: 174.2 in (4,420 mm) 2005-07: 174.7 in (4,440 mm)
Width	2001-04: 71.1 in (1,810 mm) 2005-07: 71.8 in (1,820 mm)
Height	2001-04: 73.2 in (1,860 mm) 2005-07: 69.8 in (1,770 mm)
Curb weight	3,508-4,312 lb (1,591-1,956 kg)

Fourth generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Jeep (Chrysler)
Also called	Jeep Liberty
Production	2007–August 16, 2012
Model years	2008-2013
Body and chassis
Related	Dodge Nitro
Powertrain
Engine	2.8 L VM Motori RA 428 I4 (turbo diesel) 3.7 L PowerTech V6 (gasoline)
Transmission	4-speed Ultradrive 42RLE automatic 5-speed Mercedes-Benz W5A580 automatic 6-speed Chrysler NSG370 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	106.1 in (2,690 mm)
Length	176.9 in (4,490 mm) (2008-2010) 176.1 in (4,473 mm) (2011-2013)
Width	72.4 in (1,840 mm) (2008-2010) 73.1 in (1,857 mm) (2011-2013)
Height	74.9 in (1,900 mm) (2008-2010) 71.3 in (1,811 mm) (2011-2013)
Curb weight	3,985-4,780 lb (1,808-2,168 kg)

Fifth generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Jeep (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
Production	June 2013 – present
Model years	2014 – present
Assembly	United States: Toledo, Ohio (Toledo Complex) Belvidere, Illinois (Belvidere Assembly Plant) Changsha, China (GAC Fiat)
Designer	Greg Howell
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	4-door SUV
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive / four-wheel drive layout
Platform	FCA Compact Wide
Related	Dodge Dart (2013) Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2010) Chrysler 200 (2015)
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 "940 A 8000" Multijet I4 (diesel - Europe only) 2.2 Multijet I4 (diesel - Europe only) 2.0 L Tigershark I4 (gasoline) (China) 2.4 L Tigershark I4 (gasoline) 3.2 L Pentastar V6 (gasoline)
Transmission	6-speed manual 9-speed 948TE automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	106 in (2,692 mm)
Length	182 in (4,623 mm)
Width	73.2 in (1,859 mm) (Sport, Latitude, and Limited models) or 74.9 in (1,902 mm) (Trailhawk model only)
Height	66.2–67.8 in (1,681–1,722 mm)

The Jeep Cherokee is a line of vehicles sold by Jeep under various vehicle classes. Originally sold as a variant of the popular Jeep Wagoneer, the Cherokee has evolved from a full-size SUV to one of the first compact SUVs and eventually into its current incarnation as a crossover SUV. The nameplate has been in continuous use in some form since 1974 and also spawned Jeep's most successful vehicle, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was originally slated to be part of the Cherokee's lineup. The vehicle is named after the Cherokee tribe of Native Americans.

The Cherokee was a redesigned reintroduction of a two-door body style Jeep Wagoneer, with a single fixed rear side window with an optional flip-out section. Previously, a two-door version had been available in the Jeep Wagoneer line from 1963 to 1967), although this had the same pillar and window configuration as the four-door Wagoneer. This replaced the Jeepster Commando, whose sales had not met expectations despite an extensive 1972 revamp. The Cherokee appealed to a younger market than the Wagoneer, which was regarded more as a family SUV.

The Cherokee was marketed as the "sporty" two-door variant of Jeep's station wagon. The term "Sport Utility" appears for the first time in the 1974 Cherokee sales brochure. A four-door was not added to the lineup until 1977. Other than the base model, the trim levels of the Cherokee included the S (Sport), Chief, Golden Eagle, Golden Hawk, Limited, Classic, Sport, Pioneer, and Laredo.

While the Wagoneer continued in production for another eight years as the Grand Wagoneer, the Cherokee nameplate was moved to a new platform for 1984. Without a traditional body-on-frame chassis, the Cherokee instead featured a light-weight unibody design.