Next Jeep Cherokee to offer choice of petrol or electric power
Jeep is now out testing the next-generation Cherokee which is due to go on sale in 2026. The new-look SUV follows the now familiar Stellantis tradition of offering both petrol and electric power.
The next-gen Cherokee shares some design cues with the Wagoneer S. There's the sloping roofline, squared-off haunches, rear doors set into the wheel arches and door handles recessed into the body.
But the Cherokee will retain its prominent seven-slot grille, mirroring that on the new Compass. The rear is also Compass like, though without the light bar.
In the image below is an exhaust pipe, indicating a petrol engine. Cherokee is likely to utilise the 3.0-litre 'Hurricane' straight six with twin turbos. It is borrowed from the Wagoneer line-up, offering at least 313kW of power.
It will likely be followed by a dual-motor electric version packing around 450kW if the Wagoneer S is anything to go by.
Powering the motors is a 118kWh NMC battery pack, for a range of around 500km.
The cabin also resembles that of the Wagoneer S, with rotary control and a big central IFT screen.
HVAC functionality is controlled by a touchbar recessed into the dashboard below the main screen.
Meantime, Jeep's Grand Cherokee makes way for the Wagoneer S. Next year, Wrangler may be succeeded by the Recon EV.
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