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 hp
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- 12.1 - 25.3 mpg
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- 4,237 - 4,478 lbs
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- 32.1 - 68.9 ft3
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 hp 2.5 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 207 hp 3.7 L V6 gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 27.12 lb/hp 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 32.1-68.9 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 7,408 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
