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The Grand Cherokee is a full-size, seven-seater luxury SUV and Jeep’s flagship vehicle. It offers a great balance of luxurious interiors, robustness and off-road capability.
Whether it’s on-road or off-road performance, comfort, or utility, Jeep’s go-everywhere legacy is kept alive through its exceptional combinations.
However, there is no diesel option for this powerful SUV.Let’s explain details about Jeep Cherokee’s design, features and about its power and engine.
Overview of Jeep Cherokee
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Mid-Size SUV |
| Engine Options | 2.0L Turbocharged Petrol (Expected), Hybrid variant (TBD) |
| Power Output | ~270 HP (Petrol) |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Drive Type | FWD / AWD (depending on variant) |
| Top Speed | ~200 km/h (Estimated) |
| 0–100 km/h | ~7.5 seconds (Estimated) |
| Fuel Efficiency | ~12–14 km/l (Petrol), Higher for Hybrid (Estimated) |
| Seating Capacity | 5-Seater |
| Key Features | 10.1″ Touchscreen, ADAS, Panoramic Sunroof, Wireless Charging |
| Safety | 6 Airbags, ABS, ESC, Advanced Driver Assistance Features |
| Expected Launch (India) | Late 2025 (Expected) |
| Expected Price (India) | ₹35 – ₹45 Lakhs (Ex-showroom) |
The new Jeep Cherokee, set to debut in late 2025, is returning with a hybrid power train and will slot between the Compass and Grand Cherokee in Jeep’s lineup.
It’s built on Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, which allows for a fully electric version in the future. The Cherokee will offer a mix of hybrid, petrol, and potential electric options.
Design and Look
- The Cherokee is built on the STLA Large platform, which allows for a variety of power train options, including hybrid, petrol, and electric.
- The new Cherokee will offer a hybrid setup.
- The design follows Jeep’s latest language but with unique touches to stand out.
- The grille is gloss black with mesh inserts, and the headlights feature U-shaped daytime running lamps.
- The Cherokee will sit between the jeep compass and jeep grand Cherokee in the lineup.
- The Cherokee nameplate is making a comeback, marking the return of a long-standing model.
- The Cherokee is expected to offer off-road capabilities, similar to previous generations.
- The Cherokee is expected to offer competitive pricing within the mainstream SUV segment.
Features of Jeep Cherokee
Key features include a 10.1-inch touch screen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 9-speaker sound system, and wireless phone charging.
The new-gen Cherokee adheres to Jeep’s latest design language – also seen on the recently-revealed third-gen Compass.
Up front, the new Cherokee gets the hallmark Jeep seven-slot grille, flanked by large rectangular headlights with extended sections for the indicators.
The front bumper features an abundance of black plastic cladding, with an air dam at the bottom and silver inserts on either side.
Moving to the side reveals new alloy wheels, more plastic cladding, ‘Cherokee’ lettering on the front doors, and a blacked-out roof and pillars.
Jeep has not released any images of the new Cherokee’s rear end, but it’s expected to prominently feature a large rectangular light bar, much like that of the latest Compass.
Engine and Power
- The new Cherokee leverages Stellantis’ new STLA Large platform, which allows for hybrid, petrol, and all-electric configurations. Jeep has only confirmed a hybrid power train for the Cherokee right now, with precise details under wraps.
- Pure-petrol and EV versions will likely join the Cherokee line-up as well. The latter power train could share its mechanicals with the Wagoner S electric SUV – a 100kWh battery, dual-motor setup.
- However, the output will expectedly be lower than the Wagoner S’ 600hp. Coming to the petrol Cherokee.
- It could use a version of Jeep’s 3.0-litre ‘Hurricane’ twin-turbo inline-6 engine, which develops 548hp and 707Nm in its most potent state of tune.
Jeep Cherokee Price
Jeep Grand Cherokee price for the base model is Rs. 67.50 Lakh (Avg. ex-showroom).Grand Cherokee Limited (O) 4×4 AT 1995 cc, Petrol, Automatic (TC), 268 bhp variants price is Rs. 67.50 L.
Launch Date
The new Jeep Cherokee SUV is scheduled to launch in late 2025. Its launch in the global market is expected to begin in 2026. Jeep has already released the first pictures and design details of the new Cherokee, which is a returning model after being discontinued in 2023.
I am Madhusmita Mohanty, and I passionate content writer with 3+ years of experience in the digital media industry. I specialize in writing news-based content, particularly focused on automobiles, including bikes, cars, EVs, and industry updates.
