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Jeep Revives Cherokee for 2026 With All‑New Hybrid and Larger Midsize Package

A hybrid‑only launch aims to recapture midsize buyers through 37 mpg efficiency plus 500‑mile range claims.

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Overview

  • The 2026 Cherokee debuts Stellantis’ new 1.6‑liter turbo hybrid with two motors and a roughly 1.03–1.08 kWh battery, delivering 210 hp and allowing short electric‑only driving up to about 62 mph.
  • Jeep estimates 37 mpg combined and more than 500 miles per tank, with all‑wheel drive standard via Active Drive I and an e‑CVT.
  • The SUV grows onto the STLA Large platform with a longer 113‑inch wheelbase and about 30% more cargo space (33.6 cu ft behind row two; 68.3 cu ft folded).
  • Off‑road hardware includes Selec‑Terrain modes (Auto, Sport, Snow, Sand/Mud), 8 inches of ground clearance, and claimed best‑in‑class 19.6° approach and 29.4° departure angles.
  • Pricing starts at $36,995 including destination, with Limited and Overland trims arriving late 2025 and base and Laredo models in early 2026; standard tech includes a 12.3‑inch Uconnect 5 screen, a 10.25‑inch cluster, Level 2 Active Driving Assist, and 10 years of Connect One OTA service, while production spans Dundee, MI (engine) and Toluca, Mexico (assembly).