Upon introduction the Cherokee is available in four trim levels:
This lowers parasitic drivetrain load which improves fuel efficiency. The rear axle disconnect feature, a first for Compact SUV, disconnects the rear-axle when four-wheel drive is not needed. All of these systems come with Jeep's Selec-Terrain traction control system and rear-axle disconnect feature. The Jeep Cherokee can be equipped with three different four-wheel drive systems: Active Drive I, Active Drive II, and Active Drive Lock. It features a wheelbase of 106.3 inches (2,700 mm), 1.1 inches (28 mm) longer than the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5.1 inches (130 mm) longer than its predecessor, the Jeep Cherokee XJ, and 2.7 inches (69 mm) shorter than the original Jeep Cherokee (SJ). The Cherokee is the first Jeep vehicle to use the Fiat Compact Wide platform, which was co-developed by Chrysler and Fiat. Other markets retained the Cherokee name with the introduction of the Liberty in the North American markets. The North American market saw the Cherokee nameplate for the first time since the 2001 departure of the Cherokee (XJ). The Cherokee debuted at the New York International Auto Show on March 27, 2013. Jeep previewed the fifth generation Cherokee in February 2013, shortly after the releasing the Compass, Patriot, and Grand Cherokee. United States: Toledo, Ohio ( Toledo Complex, 2013–2017) Belvidere, Illinois ( Belvidere Assembly Plant, 2017–present)įront-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel driveħ3.2 in (1,859 mm) (Sport, Latitude, and Limited models) or 74.9 in (1,902 mm) (Trailhawk model only).