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Summary
The bottom line: Even with its interior update, the '97 Jeep Cherokee continues to fall behind its competitors in terms of comfort and convenience. And it's clear that lack of caution in the option shopping process can escalate its price beyond reason. Regardless of the amenities, $27,000 is too much for this vehicle. But if you value sporty performance, the Cherokee still delivers. It's agile, and with the six-cylinder engine, it's also surprisingly quick. For a max of about $22,000, you should be able to drive home in a reasonably well-equipped six-cylinder Cherokee with four-wheel drive. And at that price, even with its limitations, it still stacks up as a very good buy.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Engines:
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2.5-liter ohv 4-cyl. |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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Dual airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Toledo, OH |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Sport |
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Standard Equipment:
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(Cherokee Sport) 6-cyl. engine, air conditioning, AM/FM radio, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, tilt steering, body-colored trim |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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4WD, 4-speed automatic transmission, AM/FM/CD/cassette audio, leather seats, cruise control, dark tint privacy glass, Up Country suspension, rear wiper/washer, roof rack, aluminum alloy rear defrost, wheels, keyless remote entry |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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37865 |
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Layout:
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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125 @ 5400 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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150 @ 3250 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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20/23 |
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Wheelbase:
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101.4 |
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Length/width/height:
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167.5/67.9/63.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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58.0/58.0 |
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Turning circle:
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37.4 |
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Seating capacity:
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.3/55.7/41.4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.5/54.1/34.9 |
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Cargo volume:
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35.7 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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4000 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Live axle |
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Ground clearance:
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10.0 |
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Curb weight:
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2947 |
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Tires:
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P215/75R-15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/drum |
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Fuel capacity:
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20.0 |
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