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Jeep

Cherokee

Hybrid SUV On Sale
From
$35,000
USA, Jul 2026

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee returns as a full hybrid, pairing a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with two electric motors for 210 hp combined and standard all-wheel drive. EPA-rated at 37 mpg combined, it starts around $35,000.

210hp
Power
1.03kWh
Battery
AWD
Drive
Overview

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee returns to Jeep’s lineup as a full hybrid, dropping the gasoline-only engines offered in earlier generations. It measures 188.1 inches (4,778 mm) long, 74.7 inches (1,897 mm) wide, and 67.5 inches (1,715 mm) tall, seating five with 33.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, expanding to 68.3 cubic feet with the seats folded.

Every Cherokee uses the same powertrain: a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors and a 1.03 kWh battery, driving a continuously variable transmission. Combined output is 210 hp and 312 Nm of torque, with the hybrid system capable of running on electric power alone at speeds up to 62 mph for short distances. Jeep’s full-time all-wheel-drive system is standard across the range. EPA-rated fuel economy comes in at 37 mpg combined, with a claimed total range of more than 500 miles.

The lineup runs across four trims, base, Laredo, Limited, and Overland, with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard across the range.

Pricing starts at approximately $35,000 for the base trim, rising through $38,000 for Laredo and $40,000 for Limited to $43,000 for the range-topping Overland, all before destination charge.

General
Body type SUV
Powertrain 1.6L turbo inline-4 hybrid, dual electric motors
Transmission CVT
Dimensions 4778x1897x1715
Consumption 37 mpg combined
Base
Power 210 hp
Torque 312 Nm
Battery 1.03 kWh
Drivetrain AWD
Price from $35,000
Laredo
Power 210 hp
Torque 312 Nm
Battery 1.03 kWh
Drivetrain AWD
Price from $38,000
Limited
Power 210 hp
Torque 312 Nm
Battery 1.03 kWh
Drivetrain AWD
Price from $40,000
Overland
Power 210 hp
Torque 312 Nm
Battery 1.03 kWh
Drivetrain AWD
Price from $43,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Jeep Cherokee cost?
The Jeep Cherokee starts from $35,000 (USA, Jul 2026).
How powerful is the Jeep Cherokee?
The Jeep Cherokee produces up to 210 hp.
What battery does the Jeep Cherokee have?
The Jeep Cherokee uses a 1.03 kWh battery.
What type of car is the Jeep Cherokee?
The Jeep Cherokee is a SUV.
Is the 2026 Jeep Cherokee only available as a hybrid?
Yes. Jeep dropped the previous gasoline-only engine options; every 2026 Cherokee uses the same 1.6-liter turbo hybrid powertrain, with no alternative engine offered.
Is all-wheel drive standard on the 2026 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. The full-time hybrid all-wheel-drive system is standard across every 2026 Cherokee trim, from the base model through Overland.
How is the Jeep Cherokee different from the Grand Cherokee?
The Cherokee is the smaller of the two, built on a unibody platform shared with other Stellantis midsize models, while the Grand Cherokee is a separate, larger model with its own body-on-frame-derived architecture and available V6 and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

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