The Jeep Cherokee created the sport/utility market and went strong over the years. It was designed to appeal to buyers who want the Jeep heritage but who prefer it to come in a more affordable package. Key competitors for the Jeep Cherokee included the Ford Explorer, the Chevrolet Blazer/GMC Jimmy twins and the Toyota 4Runner.
Year-to-year changes[]
1991[]
The 1991 Cherokee was available in four trim levels, a base 2-door and base, Briarwood and Limited 4-door SUVs.
1994[]
The Cherokee was repositioned toward the entry-level end of the compact sport/utility market, since the newer Grand Cherokee had the upper end of that marketplace pretty well covered.
The Cherokee was available in three trim levels, SE, Sport and Country, in 2-door and 4-door versions. Given Jeep's off-road heritage, it was no surprise that two 4-wheel-drive options were offered: a part-time as well as a full-time 4-wheel-drive system. Both systems featured shift-on-the-fly operation and a 2-speed transfer case that incorporated a floor-mounted shift lever. The base engine remained the 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder. The optional engine was the powerful 4.0-liter inline 6-cylinder. The base transmission was a 5-speed manual. A 3-speed automatic was optional in SE models and, later in the year, it was also available with the base-level engine. A 4-speed automatic overdrive was the optional transmission in all other models.
1995[]
For 1995, the legendary Cherokee was essentially a carryover model. The big news was that the Cherokee got a driver's airbag as standard-equipment throughout the line. Other standard equipment enhancements included a reclining front seat and dual horns.
The 2-door Country was also dropped from the lineup in early 1995.
1997[]
Redesigned for 1997, the new Jeep Cherokee went on sale in February 1997 as a late model.
Retail prices[]
- $13,527 (1994 Jeep Cherokee SE 2DR)
- $14,537 (1994 Jeep Cherokee SE 4DR)
- $15,012 (1994 Jeep Cherokee SE 2DR 4WD)
- $16,022 (1994 Jeep Cherokee SE 4DR 4WD)
- $15,684 (1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2DR)
- $16,694 (1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4DR)
- $17,169 (1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2DR 4WD)
- $18,179 (1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4DR 4WD)
- $17,321 (1994 Jeep Cherokee Country 2DR)
- $18,331 (1994 Jeep Cherokee Country 4DR)
- $18,806 (1994 Jeep Cherokee Country 2DR 4WD)
- $19,816 (1994 Jeep Cherokee Country 4DR 4WD)
As of late 1994:
- $13,900 (1995 Jeep Cherokee SE 2DR)
- $14,938 (1995 Jeep Cherokee SE 4DR)
- $15,415 (1995 Jeep Cherokee SE 2DR 4WD)
- $16,449 (1995 Jeep Cherokee SE 4DR 4WD)
- $16,260 (1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2DR)
- $17,294 (1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4DR)
- $17,772 (1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2DR 4WD)
- $18,806 (1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4DR 4WD)
- $18,856 (1995 Jeep Cherokee Country 4DR)
- $20,370 (1995 Jeep Cherokee Country 4DR 4WD)
As of August 7, 1995:
- $14,645 (1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 2DR)
- $15,683 (1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 4DR)
- $16,160 (1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 2DR 4WD)
- $17,194 (1996 Jeep Cherokee SE 4DR 4WD)
- $16,999 (1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2DR)
- $18,033 (1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4DR)
- $18,511 (1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2DR 4WD)
- $19,545 (1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4DR 4WD)
- $20,462 (1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4DR)
- $21,976 (1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4DR 4WD)
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