2001-2011 Cherokee OverviewJeep Cherokee Overview (2001 - 2011)
KJ
Tech Specs Summary
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- 104 - 112 mph
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- 12.6 - 12.8 seconds
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- 140 - 207 BHP
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- 14.5 - 30.4 mpg
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- 1,922 - 2,031 kg
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- 909 - 1,951 L
This generation of the Jeep Cherokee (KJ) was produced by the American manufacturer Jeep between 2001 - 2011. It's a front engined four-wheel drive SUV. There are five power levels available, ranging from a 140 BHP 2.5 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 207 BHP 3.7 L V6 petrol engine. It has solid axle front suspension and live axle rear suspension. However, some models have double wishbone front suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Cherokee is the Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD which scores 1.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 161 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 81 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 108 mph and gets to 62 mph in 12.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 418 miles and can store 909-1,951 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,360 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
