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Jeep Revives Cherokee for 2026 as Hybrid-Only, From $36,995 With Late-2025 Launch

Jeep targets volume buyers by bringing back Cherokee as a non‑plug hybrid with confirmed pricing and a staged rollout after a two‑year gap.

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Overview

  • The new Cherokee debuts a 1.6‑liter turbo four with two motor‑generators for a combined ~210 hp and 230 lb‑ft, using a tiny roughly 1.03–1.08 kWh battery that is not plug‑in and can propel the vehicle on electricity up to about 62 mph.
  • Jeep estimates 42 mpg city, 33 highway and 37 combined plus 500+ miles per tank, with official EPA certification still pending.
  • Limited and Overland trims arrive late 2025, with base Cherokee and Laredo following in early 2026 at $36,995 and $39,995; upper trims start at $42,495 and $45,995 (prices include $1,995 destination).
  • Built on Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, the SUV grows in nearly every dimension and adds about 30% more cargo space, while standard tech includes Uconnect 5 with a 12.3‑inch center screen, a 10.25‑inch cluster and Level 2 Active Driving Assist with a 10‑year Connect One OTA package.
  • All models get Jeep Active Drive 4×4 with rear‑axle disconnect and Selec‑Terrain modes, 8 inches of ground clearance, approach/departure angles of 19.6/29.4 degrees, an 18.8‑degree breakover and a 3,500‑lb towing rating; final assembly is in Toluca, Mexico with the 1.6‑liter engine built in Dundee, Michigan.