1997 Jeep Cherokee
1997 Jeep Cherokee Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$15,300 - $23,420
Original MSRP:
$14,383 - $21,110
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
1997 Jeep Cherokee Review
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Warranty Information
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Recalls Issued
| 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country, SE, Sport | N/A |
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1997 Jeep Cherokee Models & Prices
1997 Jeep Cherokee SE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr SE | $15,300 | $14,383 | $235 / Month* | |
| 4dr SE | $16,340 | $15,349 | $250 / Month* | |
| 2dr SE 4WD | $16,815 | $15,782 | $258 / Month* | |
| 4dr SE 4WD | $17,850 | $16,744 | $273 / Month* | |
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1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr Sport | $17,915 | $16,225 | $265 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sport | $18,950 | $17,156 | $280 / Month* | |
| 2dr Sport 4WD | $19,425 | $17,574 | $287 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sport 4WD | $20,460 | $18,505 | $302 / Month* | |
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1997 Jeep Cherokee Country
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Country | $21,905 | $19,756 | $322 / Month* | |
| 4dr Country 4WD | $23,420 | $21,110 | $344 / Month* | |
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1997 Jeep Cherokee Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City - TBD -/hwy - TBD - (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | ||
| City - TBD -/hwy - TBD - (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
| City - TBD -/hwy - TBD - (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • |
| City 15/hwy 21 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • |
| City 17/hwy 20 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bumpers w/end caps | • | • | |
| Black grille appearance | • | • | |
| Black roof rack | • | ||
| Body color bumpers w/end caps | • | ||
| Body color grille appearance | • | ||
| Country decal | • | ||
| Dual manual black folding mirrors | • | • | |
| Dual pwr black folding mirrors | • | ||
| Intermittent windshield wiper/washers | • | • | • |
| Light tinted glass | • | • | • |
| Lower bodyside molding | • | • | |
| Rear window intermittent wiper/washer | • | ||
| Sport decal | • |
INTERIOR Features
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Fusion" vinyl highback front bucket seats | • | ||
| "Gilmore" cloth/vinyl highback front bucket seats | • | ||
| "Grenoble" premium cloth/vinyl wingback front bucket seats | • | ||
| 2-spoke black leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | ||
| 2-spoke soft-feel sport steering wheel | • | • | |
| 4 cargo area tie down hooks | • | • | • |
| AM/FM radio-inc: digital clock, (2) speakers | • | ||
| AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers, clock | • | • | |
| Cigar lighter | • | • | • |
| Cloth carpeted door trim panels w/map pocket | • | ||
| Fabric covered headliner/sun visors | • | • | • |
| Fixed radio antenna | • | • | • |
| Front/rear floor mats | • | ||
| Full length floor console | • | • | • |
| Gauges-inc: analog cluster w/tachometer | • | • | |
| Glove box w/lamp | • | • | • |
| Interior lights-inc: courtesy/map/underhood/cargo area lights, sentinel headlamp delay, dual lighted visor mirrors, combo map/dome lights | • | ||
| Keyless entry w/one remote | • | ||
| Pwr windows/locks | • | ||
| Rear folding bench seat | • | • | • |
| Vinyl door trim panels | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (4) 15 X 7" aluminum "Luxury" w/dark silver accent wheels | • | ||
| (4) 15 X 7" argent painted steel wheels | • | ||
| (4) 15 X 7" full face argent painted steel wheels | • | ||
| 117-amp HD alternator | • | • | • |
| 2.5L (150) SMPI I4 engine | • | ||
| 20 gallon fuel tank w/tethered gas cap | • | • | • |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | ||
| 4-wheel drive | • | • | • |
| 4.0L (242) SMPI I6 engine | • | • | |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD-inc: floor mounted forward-synchro & nylon isolated shift lever & clutch starter interlock | • | • | |
| 500 CCA battery | • | • | • |
| Color keyed vinyl spare tire cover | • | • | |
| Command-Trac 2-speed part-time transfer case (NV #231) | • | • | • |
| Inside mount compact spare tire | • | • | • |
| Normal duty suspension | • | • | • |
| P215/75R15 all-season SBR Wrangler AP BSW tires | • | ||
| P225/70R15 all-season SBR Eagle GA OWL tires | • | ||
| P225/75R15 all-terrain SBR Wrangler RT/S OWL tires | • | ||
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | • |
| Pwr steering | • | • | • |
| Rear wheel drive | • | • | • |
SAFETY FEATURES Features
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual driver & front passenger air bags | • | • | • |
| Dual note horn | • | • | • |
1997 Jeep Cherokee Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (5) 15" X 7" ALUMINUM "ECCO" SPARKLE SILVER WHEELS (REQ: TBB Full Size Spare Tire) | • | • | |
| (6) PREMIUM INFINITY SPEAKERS -inc: pwr amplifier, cargo compartment light (REQ: RAZ AM/FM Radio w/cassette & CD) | • | • | • |
| AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE -inc: 4 speakers, clock | • | ||
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -inc: Teves Mark 20i control module | • | • | |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -inc: Teves Mark 20i control module (REQ: ERH Engine) | • | ||
| BLACK LEATHER-WRAPPED 2-SPOKE STEERING WHEEL | • | • | |
| BLACK ROOF RACK | • | • | |
| CARGO AREA COVER | • | • | • |
| DEEP TINTED SUNSCREEN GLASS | • | • | |
| DEEP TINTED SUNSCREEN GLASS -inc: quarter window vent | • | ||
| DUAL PWR REMOTE BLACK FOLDING MIRRORS | • | • | |
| DUAL PWR REMOTE HEATED FOLDING MIRRORS (REQ: GFA Rear Window Defroster) | • | • | • |
| ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | • | • | • |
| FOG LAMPS (REQ: GFA Rear Window Defroster) | • | • | |
| FRONT & REAR FLOOR MATS | • | • | |
| LIGHT GROUP -inc:map dome/cargo area/courtesy/ underhood lights, sentinel headlight delay, dual lighted visor mirrors, combo dome/map lights | • | • | |
| OVERHEAD CONSOLE | • | ||
| OVERHEAD CONSOLE (REQ: AWH Pwr Equip Group) | • | ||
| PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE & CD PLAYER | • | • | |
| PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE & CD PLAYER -inc: 4-speakers | • | ||
| PWR DRIVER SEAT | • | ||
| PWR DRIVER SEAT (REQ:AWH Pwr Equipment Group) | • | ||
| PWR EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: pwr windows/door locks/folding mirrors, keyless entry w/one remote (REQ: ADA Light Group & JHB Rear Window Washer/Wiper) | • | ||
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (REQ: JHB Rear Window Wiper/Washer) *Req'd in New York State* | • | • | |
| REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER *Req'd in New York State* | • | ||
| REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | • | • | |
| SELEC-TRAC TRANSFER CASE | • | ||
| SELEC-TRAC TRANSFER CASE (REQ: DGB Trans) | • | ||
| SKID PLATE GROUP -inc: fuel tank, transfer case, front suspension shields | • | • | • |
| SPARE TIRE COVER | • | ||
| SPEED CONTROL | • | ||
| SPEED CONTROL (REQ: SCG Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel) | • | • | |
| TILT STEERING COLUMN | • | • | • |
| TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: equalizing hitch, 7-wire receptacle, 4-wire trailer adaptor, max engine cooling (REQ: ERH Engine & DGB Trans & TBB Full Size Spare Tire) | • | • | |
| TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: equalizing hitch, 7-wire receptacle, 4-wire trailer adaptor, max engine cooling (REQ: ERH Engine & DGB Trans & TBB Full Size Spare Tire) *w/AWE Suspension, deletes rear tow hooks* | • | • | |
| TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: equalizing hitch, 7-wire receptacle, 4-wire trailer adaptor, max engine cooling (REQ: TBB Full Size Spare Tire) | • | ||
| TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: equalizing hitch, 7-wire receptacle, 4-wire trailer adaptor, max engine cooling (REQ: TBB Full Size Spare Tire) *w/AWE Suspension, deletes rear tow hooks* | • | ||
| UP COUNTRY SUSPENSION -inc: fuel tank/transfer case/front suspension skid plates, trac-lok differential, max engine cooling, full size spare tire, front/rear tow hooks, off highway increased height suspension, liftgate mounted "Up Country" decal *deletes rear stabilizer bar* | • | ||
| UP COUNTRY SUSPENSION -inc: fuel tank/transfer case/front suspension skid plates, trac-lok differential, max engine cooling, full size spare tire, front/rear tow hooks, off highway increased height suspension, liftgate mounted "Up Country" decal, P225/75R15 Wrangler tires *deletes rear stabilizer bar* | • | • |
AIR CONDITIONING Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | • | • | • |
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED | • | ||
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (REQ: 2_D Quick-Order Pkg) | • | ||
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED (REQ: 2_G Quick-Order Pkg) | • | ||
| NO CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING *DISCOUNT* | • | • | • |
DIFFERENTIAL Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| REAR TRAC-LOK DIFFERENTIAL AXLE (REQ: TBB Spare Tire) | • | • | • |
| REAR TRAC-LOK DIFFERENTIAL NOT DESIRED | • | • | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BORDER STATE EMISSIONS *provides California/ Massachusetts/New York emissions for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas* | • | • | • |
| CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
| STANDARD EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
ENGINE Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L (150) SMPI I4 ENGINE (STD) | • | ||
| 4.0L (242) SMPI I6 ENGINE | • | ||
| 4.0L (242) SMPI I6 ENGINE (STD) | • | • |
OWNER FOLLOW-UP Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWNER FOLLOW-UP SERVICES PROGRAM | • | • | • |
PAINT Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONOTONE PAINT (STD) | • | • | • |
POWERTRAIN Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWERTRAIN -inc: 2.5L I4 engine, 5-speed manual trans | • | ||
| POWERTRAIN -inc: 4.0L I6 engine, 4-speed auto trans | • | • | • |
| POWERTRAIN -inc: 4.0L I6 engine, 5-speed manual trans | • | • |
QUICK-ORDER PKG Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2_B QUICK-ORDER PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | ||
| 2_E QUICK-ORDER PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | ||
| 2_H QUICK-ORDER PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* | • | ||
| QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: base vehicle | • | ||
| QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: cloth bucket seats, dual pwr mirrors, rear windshield wiper *GROSS* | • | ||
| QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Country decor group *Contents listed in Stds* | • | ||
| QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Country decor group *Contents listed in Stds*, air cond, speed control, tilt steering column *GROSS* | • | ||
| QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Sport decor group *Contents listed in Stds* | • | ||
| QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Sport decor group *Contents listed in Stds*, air cond, front/ rear floor mats, dual pwr mirrors, roof rack, tilt steering column,leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear window wiper/washer *GROSS* | • |
SEAT TYPE Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUSION VINYL HIGHBACK BUCKET SEATS (STD) (REQ: 2_A Quick-Order Pkg) | • | ||
| GILMORE CLOTH HIGHBACK RECLINING BUCKET SEATS | • | ||
| GILMORE CLOTH HIGHBACK RECLINING BUCKET SEATS (STD) | • | ||
| GRENOBLE CLOTH RECLINING WINGBACK BUCKET SEATS (STD) | • | ||
| HIGHLAND LEATHER WINGBACK BUCKET SEATS -inc: pwr driver seat | • |
SPARE TIRE Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPACT SPARE TIRE (STD) | • | • | • |
| CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE W/MATCHING WHEEL | • | • | • |
TIRES Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| P215/75R15 ALL-SEASON SBR WRANGLER AP BSW TIRES (STD) | • | ||
| P225/70R15 ALL-WEATHER SBR OWL EAGLE GA TIRES (STD) | • | ||
| P225/75R15 ALL-TERRAIN SBR WRANGLER RT/S OWL TIRES (REQ: AWE Up Country Suspension) | • | ||
| P225/75R15 ALL-TERRAIN SBR WRANGLER RT/S OWL TIRES (REQ: TBB Full Size Spare Tire) | • | ||
| P225/75R15 ALL-TERRAIN SBR WRANGLER RT/S OWL TIRES (STD) | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| SE | Sport | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD | • | ||
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: ERH Engine) | • | ||
| 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | ||
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • |
1997 Jeep Cherokee Technical Specifications
Brakes
| SE | Sport | Country | |
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| Brake ABS System | |||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| SE | Sport | Country | |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | 43.2 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) | 71. | 71. | 71. |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) | 34.0 | 34.0 | 34.0 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) |
Engine
| SE | Sport | Country | |
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| Displacement | 2.5L/150 | 4.0L/242 | 4.0L/242 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I6 | Gas I6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 125 @ 5400 | 190 @ 4600 | 190 @ 4600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 150 @ 3250 | 225 @ 3000 | 225 @ 3000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| SE | Sport | Country | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 63.9 | 63.9 | 64.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 167.5 | 167.5 | 167.5 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 101.4 | 101.4 | 101.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 67.9 | 67.9 | 67.9 |
Fuel Tank
| SE | Sport | Country | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Steering
| SE | Sport | Country | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Steering Type | Power Recirculation-Ball | Power Recirculation-Ball | Power Recirculation-Ball |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.9 | 35.9 | 35.9 |
Suspension
| SE | Sport | Country | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Quadra-Link | Quadra-Link | Quadra-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Solid Axle | Solid Axle | Solid Axle |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Leaf Springs | w/Leaf Springs | w/Leaf Springs |
Tires
| SE | Sport | Country | |
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| Front Tire Size | P215/75R15 | P225/75R15 | P225/70R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/75R15 | P225/75R15 | P225/70R15 |
Transmission
| SE | Sport | Country | |
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| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| SE | Sport | Country | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.2 | 55.2 | 55.2 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 95.0 | 95.0 | 95.0 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.2 | 55.2 | 55.2 |
Weight Information
| SE | Sport | Country | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2947 | 2947 | 3153 |
1997 Jeep Cherokee Safety Features
Safety Features
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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