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Jeep Cherokee

Years1989–2020
Generations9
Total variants89
Body stylesSUV · Van
PlatformFCA Compact Wide · STLA Large Transverse · SJ
DesignerGreg Howell · Brooks Stevens · Dick Teague
AssemblyUnited States: Toledo, Ohio · Belvidere, Illinois · China: Changsha, Hunan · Mexico: Toluca · Canada: Brampton, Ontario · Argentina: Córdoba · Australia: Rocklea, Queensland · Mexico: Mexico City
PredecessorNitro
SuccessorJeep Liberty
Also known as2500/2700 · BAW Qishi · Liberty (2002–2012) · Renault Cherokee · Renault Jeep Cherokee · Shuanghuan SHJZH213 · Wagoneer Limited (1984–1990)

The Jeep Cherokee is a SUV and van model, produced 1989–2020, spanning 9 generations with 89 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Cherokee (2019-2020), Cherokee Van (2015-2019), Cherokee (2014-2019) and Cherokee KK (2008-2011). Body styles across the Cherokee lineage span SUV and van, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Cherokee (1989-1997) generation is the most extensively documented, with 20 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 9

Choose your Cherokee generation.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Jeep Cherokee have?

The Jeep Cherokee has 9 generations with 89 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Jeep Cherokee produced?

The Jeep Cherokee has been produced 1989–2020. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Jeep Cherokee?

The Jeep Cherokee is available as SUV, Van. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

KKPlatform · 1 body variant
KJPlatform · 1 body variant
Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

45,583Estimated total · €9,117 per year
  • Depreciation28,267
  • Fuel / energy7,586
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax2,980

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 7

Jeep Cherokee: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • 2500/2700
  • BAW Qishi
  • Liberty
    2002–2012
  • Renault Cherokee
  • Renault Jeep Cherokee
  • Shuanghuan SHJZH213
  • Wagoneer Limited
    1984–1990
Across · SUV

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Cherokee (1989-1997)1989–1997144 hp13.6 s20€28k–€44k★ 3.2
Cherokee (1989-1997)1989–199787 hp22.3 s1€32k★ 1.6
Cherokee (1997-2001)1997–2001141 hp11.5 s15€29k–€45k★ 2.3
Cherokee KJ (2001-2005)2001–2005164 hp12.6 s11€32k–€47k★ 1.7
Cherokee (2005-2008)2005–2008174 hp12.1 s9€34k–€48k★ 1.5
Cherokee KK (2008-2011)2008–2011186 hp10.8 s6€44k–€57k★ 1.8
Cherokee (2014-2019)2014–2019183 hp9.7 s16€48k–€85k★ 3.4
Cherokee (2019-2020)2019–2020195 hp8.8 s3€63k–€69k★ 3.2