1990 Jeep Cherokee Base 2-door 2WD
The 1990 Jeep Cherokee Base 2-door 2WD is a 121-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a manual 5-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,745 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 121 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and 141 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Cherokee measures 165.3 inches long on a 101.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,832 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,745 ($34,178 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L AMC 150 OHV inline-4, Renix TBI |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 121 hp @ 5,250 rpm |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 98.4 x 81.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Renix throttle-body fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Command-Trac part-time or Selec-Trac full-time 4WD (4WD models); RWD (2WD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual 5-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Quadra-Link solid axle, coil springs, track bar, control arms |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in |
| Height | 63.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,832 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.3 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars