Jeep Cherokee is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are eight trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 184 to 271 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,300 to $2,600, which over the course of five years will cost you $2,500 in extra fuel spending. Jeep Cherokee has received a 4-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2016 Cherokee has a relatively long wheelbase ( 106.2 - 107.0 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3655 - 4028 lbs.
2016 Cherokee seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Cherokee ia a class-leader on only one measurement - legs - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on head. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is smaller than the average among its peers with 24.6 cu. ft.
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Starging MSRP | $23,495 | $24,290 | $25,295 | $27,875 | $29,195 | $29,990 | $30,995 | $34,695 |
Engine | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 |
HP | 184 hp | 184 hp | 184 hp | 184 hp | 184 hp | 184 hp | 184 hp | 184 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 19 - 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
Highway | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 25 - 28 MPG | 30 MPG |
Combined | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 25 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,300 |
2016 Cherokee SUV comes in eight trim levels, with an average price that is $389 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Cherokee
2016 Cherokee SUV has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one thousand one hundred and twelve complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also nine recalls issued by Jeep, which by itself is a relatively high number.