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2001 Jeep Cherokee Full Review
Date Published: 7/31/08
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2001 Jeep Cherokee Review
Oldest, least-expensive Jeep. The current design dates from 1984. It continues through model year '01 as a "budget" model alongside its intended replacement, the Liberty, which features more rounded styling and is due this summer. For '01, Cherokee loses its 4-cyl engine, base SE, and uplevel Classic models. Continuing are 2- and 4-dr Sport, 4-dr Limited. Both have 190-hp inline 6-cyl with manual or automatic transmission. Available with rear-wheel drive, Jeep's Command-Trac 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement, or Jeep's Selec-Trac 4WD that can be left engaged on dry pavement; 4x4s include low-range gearing. ABS is optional.
Competition
Ignored in the past, compact SUVs are now some of the hottest-selling vehicles around. Though our Best Buy Honda CR-V doesn't offer true off-road ability and has milquetoast acceleration, it does mix ride comfort, cargo capacity, and versatility with all-weather traction.
Another car-based mini-SUV, the Subaru Forester, is our Recommended choice. Like the CR-V it doesn't have a low range for serious off-road use, it blends excellent on-road manners with SUV styling.
New this year are the Ford Escape and clone Mazda Tribute. We have been very impressed with early production models and may elevate these two to Best Buys after we get more seat time.
Another car-based mini-SUV, the Subaru Forester, is our Recommended choice. Like the CR-V it doesn't have a low range for serious off-road use, it blends excellent on-road manners with SUV styling.
New this year are the Ford Escape and clone Mazda Tribute. We have been very impressed with early production models and may elevate these two to Best Buys after we get more seat time.
News
This old solider was supposed to trudge on for at least a year after introduction of its eventual replacement, the Liberty. Instead, Cherokee goes out of production in summer 2001. The earlier execution reflects Chrysler Group's recent massive losses and its urgent need to trim costs as much as possible. Faltering demand may also have hastened Cherokee's demise, as calendar 2000 sales fell more than 14 percent from 1999 to some 141,500. While even that volume is still quite respectable for a vehicle that's been around 17 years, it apparently wasn't enough for Chrysler managers now struggling to slash expenses and get their company back into the black.
2001 Jeep Cherokee Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration | Fuel economy |
| Cargo room | Ride |
| Rear-seat entry/exit (2-door) | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Strong throughout the speed range.
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4.6 |
Strong throughout the speed range.
Fuel Economy
Typical for a midsize SUV, fuel economy has averaged about 15 mpg with automatic, 17 with manual in our tests.
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
Typical for a midsize SUV, fuel economy has averaged about 15 mpg with automatic, 17 with manual in our tests.
Ride Quality
Not exactly smooth-riding, but base suspension absorbs most bumps without jarring. Optional off-road oriented Up Country Suspension rides rough; spend instead for optional ABS.
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 3.8 |
Not exactly smooth-riding, but base suspension absorbs most bumps without jarring. Optional off-road oriented Up Country Suspension rides rough; spend instead for optional ABS.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Good balance and tidy dimensions make Cherokee quite maneuverable in most situations, but body lean is evident in turns and directional stability on the highway is subpar.
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
Good balance and tidy dimensions make Cherokee quite maneuverable in most situations, but body lean is evident in turns and directional stability on the highway is subpar.
Quietness
Cherokee has gained sound insulation over the years, but still suffers powertrain and road resonances absent in most rivals. Wind noise at speed is also high against more modern midsize SUVs.
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 3.7 |
Cherokee has gained sound insulation over the years, but still suffers powertrain and road resonances absent in most rivals. Wind noise at speed is also high against more modern midsize SUVs.
Controls
Radio and climate controls are clearly marked and generally easy to reach, though some minor switches placed far right of the control panel are a stretch. Outward vision is good, though larger door mirrors would help lane-changing. Recent test Cherokees had occasional interior rattles and wide panel gaps around hood and tailgate.
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 5.8 |
Radio and climate controls are clearly marked and generally easy to reach, though some minor switches placed far right of the control panel are a stretch. Outward vision is good, though larger door mirrors would help lane-changing. Recent test Cherokees had occasional interior rattles and wide panel gaps around hood and tailgate.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Cherokee shows its age in a low-roof passenger compartment with no surplus of front shoulder room and fairly lofty step-in.
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 5.9 |
Cherokee shows its age in a low-roof passenger compartment with no surplus of front shoulder room and fairly lofty step-in.
Room/Comfort (rear)
There's a shortage of knee clearance, seat is hard, backrest too upright. Other offenders are a high step-in and tight rear entry/exit thanks to narrow lower doorways.
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 4.4 |
There's a shortage of knee clearance, seat is hard, backrest too upright. Other offenders are a high step-in and tight rear entry/exit thanks to narrow lower doorways.
Cargo Room
Inside-mounted spare tire eats up cargo room, but there's still decent space with rear seat in use, and a long load floor with it folded. Outside-mount spare is available from dealers.
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7.5 |
Inside-mounted spare tire eats up cargo room, but there's still decent space with rear seat in use, and a long load floor with it folded. Outside-mount spare is available from dealers.
Value within Class
Cherokee is capable on-road and off, and not too expensive provided you go easy on options. Still, being way behind the times in room, ride, and refinement, this is the "blue light special" of compact SUVs.
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
| 4 | 3 | 4.2 |
Cherokee is capable on-road and off, and not too expensive provided you go easy on options. Still, being way behind the times in room, ride, and refinement, this is the "blue light special" of compact SUVs.
Total Score
| Sport wgn 2WD, auto. | Limited 4WD | Class Average |
| 40 | 39 | 47.3 |
Scores for all Midsize Sport-utility Vehicles
| Low Score | 36 | |
| Average Score | 47 | |
| High Score | 64 |
2001 Jeep Cherokee Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 09/27/2000
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Sport 2-door wagon 2WD | $19,370 | $17,804 | $585 |
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| Sport 2-door wagon 4WD | $20,880 | $19,168 | $585 |
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| Sport 4-door wagon 2WD | $20,405 | $18,745 | $585 |
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| Sport 4-door wagon 4WD | $21,915 | $20,109 | $585 |
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| Limited 4-door wagon 2WD | $21,870 | $20,049 | $585 |
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| Limited 4-door wagon 4WD | $23,385 | $21,418 | $585 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Sport
Powertrain
4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power steering, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, folding rear seat, AM/FM/cassette, digital clock, tachometer, variable intermittent wipers, rear defogger.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Remote outside mirrors.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
225/75R15 all-terrain white-letter tires, 4WD models add: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case.
Limited adds to Sport:
Comfort and Convenience Features
4-speed automatic transmission, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power mirrors, rear wiper/washer, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Roof rack.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
225/70R16 tires, alloy wheels, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Sport Value Group
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Sport 4-door
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$2,345
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$2,064
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Sport 2-door
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$2,170
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$1,910
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Air conditioning, automatic-off headlights, illuminated visor mirrors, map lights, underhood light, power mirrors, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, intermittent rear wiper/washer, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, floormats, roof rack.
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60th Anniversary Edition
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Sport 4-door
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$595
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$524
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Color-keyed bumper end caps, badging, special floormats. Requires alloy wheels, full-size spare tire.
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Limited Value Group
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Limited
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$1,825
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$1,606
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Air conditioning, automatic-off headlights, illuminated visor mirrors, map lights, underhood light, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry, tilt steering wheel.
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Leather Interior Group
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Limited
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$1,440
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$1,267
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Leather upholstery, heated power front seats, woodgrain interior trim.
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Up Country Suspension Group
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Sport 4WD w/alloy wheels
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$845
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$744
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Sport 4WD
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$780
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$686
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Limited 4WD
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$725
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$638
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Limited-slip rear differential, maximum engine cooling, off-road suspension, tow hooks, skid plates, rear stabilizer bar delete, 225/75R15 white-letter all-terrain tires, full-size spare tire.
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Trailer Tow Group
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Limited, Sport
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$365
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$321
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4WD w/Up Country Suspension Group
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$245
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$216
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Equalizer hitch, 7-wire receptacle, 4-wire trailer adapter, maximum engine cooling. Requires full-size spare tire. Sport requires automatic transmission.
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Powertrain |
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4-speed automatic transmission
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Sport
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$945
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$832
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Selec-Trac 4WD
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4WD
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$540
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$475
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Sport 4WD w/alloy wheels
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$605
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$532
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4WD w/Up Country Suspension
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$395
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$348
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Includes full-size spare tire. Requires automatic transmission.
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Safety |
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Antilock brakes
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Limited, Sport
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$600
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$528
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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6-way power driver seat
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Limited
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$300
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$264
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Overhead console
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Limited
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$235
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$207
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Outside temperature indicator, trip computer, sunglasses/garage door opener holder.
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Cruise control
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Limited, Sport
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$250
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$220
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Heated power mirrors
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Limited, Sport
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$45
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$40
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AM/FM/cassette/CD player
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Limited, Sport
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$410
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$361
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Infinity sound system
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Limited
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$350
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$308
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Requires AM/FM/cassette/CD player.
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Cargo cover
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Limited, Sport
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$75
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$66
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Smokers Group
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Limited, Sport
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$20
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$18
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Ash tray, lighter.
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Theft-deterrent system
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Limited, Sport
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$75
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$66
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Deep-tinted glass
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Sport 2-door
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$375
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$330
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Sport 4-door, Limited
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$270
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$238
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Fog lights
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Sport, Classic, Limited
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$110
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$97
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Engine-block heater
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Limited, Sport
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$40
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$35
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Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires |
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Alloy wheels
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Sport
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$245
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$216
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Full-size spare tire
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Sport
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$145
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$128
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Sport w/alloy wheels, Limited
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$210
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$185
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2001 Jeep Cherokee Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Jeep Cherokee 2-door wagon | Jeep Cherokee 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 101.4 | 101.4 |
| Overall Length, in. | 167.5 | 167.5 |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.4 | 69.4 |
| Overall Height, in. | 64.0 | 64.0 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3181 | 3226 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 66.0 | 66.0 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 37.7 | 37.8 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.4 | 41.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 35.0 | 35.0 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| ohv I6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 4.0 /242 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 190 @ 4600 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 225 @ 3000 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | 17/22 |
| 4-speed automatic | 15/20 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Jeep Cherokee 2-door wagon | Jeep Cherokee 4-door wagon |
| Collision | NA | 3 |
| Collision (HLDI) | NA | 97 |
| Front Impact, Driver | NA | 3 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | NA | 3 |
| Injury | NA | 4 |
| Injury (HLDI) | NA | 78 |
| Side Impact, Driver | NA | 3 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | NA | 5 |
| Theft | NA | 3 |
| Theft (HLDI) | NA | 136 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | None/-- | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/100,000 | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
4-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive
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