2026 Jeep Cherokee Features Pricing and More
Coming Back With All The Good Vibes
2026 Jeep Cherokee Release
The Jeep Cherokee returns for 2026 with a bold shift in direction. Built on Stellantis' STLA-Large unibody platform, this generation emphasizes hybrid efficiency, interior utility, and modern SUV appeal.
Key Updates
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Hybrid powertrain: 1.6L turbo I-4 with hybrid EVT
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Engine: 177 hp / 221 lb-ft
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Combined output: 210 hp / 230 lb-ft
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Efficiency boost: Preliminary fuel economy at 42.2 city / 33.2 highway / 36.7 combined mpg
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Drive system: Jeep Active Drive I with Selec-Terrain (Auto, Sport, Snow, Sand/Mud)
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Cargo utility: Up to 68.3 cu ft of space; 33.6 cu ft behind the second row
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Bigger footprint: 113-inch wheelbase and 188.1-inch length, giving more stability and cabin room
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Towing: 3,500 lbs capacity
Exterior Colors
Final color options for the 2026 Cherokee have not yet been announced. Expect a refreshed palette aligned with Jeep's latest design direction.
MSPR Pricing will start at $35,000.
Jeep Cherokee: 2023 vs. 2026
| Category | 2023 Cherokee | 2026 Cherokee |
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| Platform / Assembly | Steel uniframe; Belvidere, IL | STLA-Large unibody; Toluca, MX |
| Powertrain | 2.4L I-4 (180 hp / 171 lb-ft) or 2.0L Turbo (270 hp / 295 lb-ft) | 1.6L Turbo I-4 + hybrid EVT Combined: 210 hp / 230 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | ECVT (power-split hybrid) |
| 4×4 Systems | Active Drive I / II / Lock (low range and rear locker available) | Active Drive I (Auto/Sport/Snow/Sand-Mud) |
| Fuel Economy (mpg) | 20–21 / 27–29 / 23–24 | 42.2 / 33.2 / 36.7 (pending) |
| Towing | Up to 4,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 gallons | 13.7 gallons |
| Wheelbase / Length | 106.6–107.1" / 183.1" | 113.0" / 188.1" |
| Width / Height | 73.2–74.9" / ~66–67.8" | 74.7" (83.6" mirrors) / 67.5" |
| Ground Clearance | Up to 8.7" | 8.0" |
| Approach / Departure | Up to 29.9° / 32.2° | 19.6° / 29.4° |
| Curb Weight | 3,875–4,260 lbs | 4,295 lbs |
| Passenger Volume | ~128 cu ft | 107.4 cu ft |
| Cargo Volume | 25.8–27.6 cu ft / 54.7 cu ft max | 33.6 cu ft / 68.3 cu ft max |
| Wheels / Tires | 17–18" Firestone/Continental; A/T on Trailhawk | 17–20" Nexen/Pirelli all-season |
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