1984-2001 Cherokee OverviewJeep Cherokee Overview (1984 - 2001)
XJ
Tech Specs Summary
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- 87 - 112 mph
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- 10.1 - 19.2 seconds
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- 86 - 181 hp
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- 15.1 - 25.8 mpg
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- 3,197 - 3,616 lbs
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- 34 - 71.8 ft3
This generation of the Jeep Cherokee (XJ) was produced by the American manufacturer Jeep between 1984 - 2001. It's a front engined four-wheel drive SUV and came with either 3 or 5 doors. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 86 hp 2.1 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 181 hp 4 L Inline 6 gasoline engine. It has solid axle front suspension and live axle rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Cherokee is the Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Limited which scores 1.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 181 hp and a power/weight ratio of 18.78 lb/hp it has a top speed of 112 mph and gets to 62 mph in 12.0 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Jeep Cherokee 2.1 TD is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 503 miles and can store 37.8-71.7 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,527 lbs.