Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Jeep introduced the fifth generation of the Cherokee at the 2013 New York Auto Show as the 2014 model year, with sales starting in the fall of same year, and it was a radical change for this nameplate.
After two generations of the Liberty (the KJ and the KK), Jeep brought back the Cherokee nameplate for the KL generation. Unlike those, the new model came with a completely new design approach. It was also a turning point for the interior features, which were richer than before. It looked like Chrysler tried to move the Jeep brand into the premium segment, or at least to make it family-friendly. The American automaker and Fiat co-developed a new platform for the crossover and shared it with the Chrysler 200, which was a sedan. Despite criticisms from hard-core fans, the Cherokee finally exceeded the 200,000 sales mark in the U.S. alone in its first production year. In addition, since the car was available worldwide, it reached the 355,000 units milestone in 2016.
At the front, besides the seven-slat grille, the 2013 Jeep Cherokee KL had no visual connection with any of its predecessors. It featured a pair of eyebrow-like daytime running lights positioned above the bumper. Below, inside the rectangular scoops, were the headlights. At the same time, on the lower side of the bumper, flanking a secondary air intake, the automaker placed the round fog lamps. The unusual design was emphasized by the hood, which sported a power bulge in the middle.
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee left behind the flat panels and the rugged appearance, even though it could still tackle some difficult off-road trials. To emphasize the SUV's origins, the automaker kept the design idea of trapezoidal wheel arches and adorned them with narrow black plastic moldings with matching-color side sills. Depending on the grade, the car could also boast a set of metallic skid plates, which make it look more appropriate to the brand's origins. At the back, instead of the vertically corner-mounted taillights, Jeep preferred a set of horizontally LED ones, which stretched from the quarter panels onto the tailgate.
Customers found a comfort-oriented cabin that resembled an elegant hatchback. Right off the bat, Jeep offered the 2014 Cherokee in four grades: Sport, Latitude, Trailhawk, and Limited. Later, three others joined the list: Altitude Edition, Overland, and X. Fronting the driver was an instrument cluster that housed the speedometer and the rev counter, flanking a color TFT display that showed additional data from the car's onboard computer. At the same time, integrated into the upper side of the center stack, the automaker introduced an 8.4" touchscreen for the infotainment system that featured navigation and had onboard storage for media. The cabin was upholstered with fabric for the lower grades, while the upper ones featured a leather-wrapped interior. Up front, the 2014 Cherokee featured two bucket seats, while in the back, there was a split-folding (60/40) bench seat for three adults.
Under the hood, the automaker installed a choice of gasoline engines for the North American market, while in other countries, the Cherokee was fitted with turbodiesel engines as well. Power went to the front or in all corners, and not all versions were available with a low-range transfer box. Depending on the grade and options, a disconnectable rear axle transmission was available, which reduced fuel consumption.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 4x4 9AT (186 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2360 cm3 |
Power: | 137 KW @ 6250 RPM 186 HP @ 6250 RPM 184 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 171 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 232 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182 in (4623 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/61.9 in (1,575/1,572 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 24.8 cuFT (702 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4044 lbs (1834 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L FWD 9AT (186 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2360 cm3 |
Power: | 137 KW @ 6250 RPM 186 HP @ 6250 RPM 184 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 171 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 232 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182 in (4623 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/61.9 in (1,575/1,572 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 24.8 cuFT (702 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3811 lbs (1729 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 4x4 9AT (271 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3239 cm3 |
Power: | 199 KW @ 6500 RPM 271 HP @ 6500 RPM 267 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 233 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 316 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182 in (4623 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/61.9 in (1,575/1,572 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 24.8 cuFT (702 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4043 lbs (1834 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L V6 FWD 9AT (271 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3239 cm3 |
Power: | 199 KW @ 6500 RPM 271 HP @ 6500 RPM 267 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 233 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 316 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182 in (4623 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/61.9 in (1,575/1,572 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.6 in (218 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 24.8 cuFT (702 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3812 lbs (1729 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Multijet 4x4 6MT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1956 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 3750 RPM 140 HP @ 3750 RPM 138 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 350 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182 in (4623 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/61.9 in (1,575/1,572 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 24.8 cuFT (702 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4235 lbs (1921 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5401 lbs (2450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 147 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Multijet 4x4 9AT (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1956 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 4000 RPM 170 HP @ 4000 RPM 168 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 350 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182 in (4623 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/61.9 in (1,575/1,572 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 24.8 cuFT (702 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4306 lbs (1953 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5456 lbs (2475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Multijet FWD 6MT (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1956 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 3750 RPM 140 HP @ 3750 RPM 138 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 350 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182 in (4623 mm) |
Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Height: | 66.3 in (1684 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/61.9 in (1,575/1,572 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 24.8 cuFT (702 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4030 lbs (1828 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5051 lbs (2291 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 139 g/km |