1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 2-door 4WD
The 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 2-door 4WD is a 125-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a manual 5-speed. It starts at $17,340 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 125 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 150 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Cherokee measures 167.5 inches long on a 101.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,129 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,340 ($35,112 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L AMC 150 OHV inline-4, sequential multi-point injection |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 125 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 98.4 x 81.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Injection Type | Chrysler sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4-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 | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 18 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. steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. steel |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 167.5 in |
| Width | 67.9 in |
| Height | 64 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,129 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars