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$55,800†
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Overview
The 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Jeep Cherokee is regarded as a medium SUV built in USA with prices starting at $55,800 before on-road costs.
This Jeep Cherokee is powered by a 4L 6-cylinder engine that has 131 kW of power (at 4400 rpm) and 301 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 76L fuel tank
The Jeep Cherokee measures 1700mm (66.9 inches) in height, 4255mm (167.5 inches) in length, 1725mm (67.9 inches) in width with a 2576mm (101.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1596kg (3518.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Cherokee Sport comes standard with 225/75 R15 front tyres and 225/75 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
52.24 - 82.08 kW/t
37.33 kW/t
83.51 kW/t
Boot Space
964 - 1,011 litres
964 litres
1,100 litres
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
100,542 km
Dimensions
4,255 mm
1,725 mm
1,700 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,255 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,725 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 574 mm |
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Explore Jeep Cherokee Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 37
Engine
Bore Engine: 98.5
Engine (cc): 3959
Compression Ratio: 8.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 4
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 86.7
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 20.1
Main Capacity (L): 76
Main Type: Main
Clock
Type: Digital
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analog
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 10
EU 83 Combined (mpg): 24
EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 15.1
EU 83 Urban (mpg): 16
Fuel Economy
EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 10
EU 83 City (L/100km): 15.1
EU 83 City (mpg): 16
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.1
Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (mph): 112
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 178
Maximum Power (kW): 131
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 228
Maximum Torque (Nm): 301
Measurement Standard: SAE
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4400
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Beam
Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Style
Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 71
Rear Seat Down (L): 2010
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 34
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 964
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Front Track (in): 58
Front Track (mm): 1473
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Overall Height (in): 66.9
Overall Height (mm): 1700
Overall Length (in): 167.5
Overall Length (mm): 4255
Overall Width (in): 67.9
Overall Width (mm): 1725
Rear Track (in): 58
Rear Track (mm): 1473
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11700
Wheelbase (in): 101.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2576
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.3
Front Headroom (mm): 973
Rear Headroom (in): 38.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 979
Front Hip Room (in): 55.3
Front Hip Room (mm): 1404
Rear Hip Room (in): 44.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1130
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
Rear Leg Room (in): 34.9
Rear Leg Room (mm): 886
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.2
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1402
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2265
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4993
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2170
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4784
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1596
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3519
Antenna
Type: Power
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Mirror Cover: yes
Door Panel Trim
Carpet On Lower Door Panel: yes
Material: Plastic
Floor Covering
Load Area: Carpet
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Covered
Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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