Jeep Cherokee / Liberty KJ Crossover (2001-2008)
32% Neofiliac
Keywords: awdcompactcrossoverdohcdouble-wishbonejeepmanual-transmissionoffroadsolid-axleturbocharged
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Jeep Cherokee Mk3 (chassis code KJ) is an affordable compact crossover in production from 2001 to 2008. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.4 to 3.7 liters.
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Jeep Cherokee KJ is hardly the "offroader" that Jeep would like you to think, though it is better than most crossovers. The Jeep Cherokee III (KJ) also comes with a high towing capacity.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 32% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good offroad capability
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- Horrible 0-100kph time
- Can't even reach 200km/h
- No powerful engine options
- Rather ugly
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Specifications
2.4 | 2.5 CRD | 2.8 CRDi | 2.8 CRDi AT | 2.8 TD | 3.7 | 3.7 AT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 909 L / 32.1 cu-ft ~ 1951 L / 68.9 cu-ft | 820 L / 29.0 cu-ft ~ 1950 L / 68.9 cu-ft | 820 L / 29.0 cu-ft ~ 1950 L / 68.9 cu-ft | 820 L / 29.0 cu-ft ~ 1950 L / 68.9 cu-ft | 820 L / 29.0 cu-ft ~ 1950 L / 68.9 cu-ft | 820 L / 29.0 cu-ft ~ 1950 L / 68.9 cu-ft | 820 L / 29.0 cu-ft ~ 1950 L / 68.9 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | 76.0 L / 20.1 gal | 76.0 L / 20.1 gal | 76.0 L / 20.1 gal | 76.0 L / 20.1 gal | 76.0 L / 20.1 gal | 76.0 L / 20.1 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payload | 556 kg / 1226 lbs | 610 kg / 1345 lbs | 560 kg / 1235 lbs | 560 kg / 1235 lbs | 695 kg / 1532 lbs | 620 kg / 1367 lbs | 620 kg / 1367 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Drum | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Solid axle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | 235/70 R16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 5-door SUV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1866 mm / 73.5 in | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4496 mm / 177.0 in | 4430 mm / 174.4 in | 4430 mm / 174.4 in | 4430 mm / 174.4 in | 4430 mm / 174.4 in | 4430 mm / 174.4 in | 4430 mm / 174.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1819 mm / 71.6 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1525.0 mm / 60.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1515.0 mm / 59.6 in | 1515.0 mm / 59.6 in | 1525.0 mm / 60.0 in | 1525.0 mm / 60.0 in | 1525.0 mm / 60.0 in | 1515.0 mm / 59.6 in | 1515.0 mm / 59.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1803.0 kg / 3974.9 lbs | 1790.0 kg / 3946.3 lbs | 1960.0 kg / 4321.1 lbs | 1960.0 kg / 4321.1 lbs | 1845.0 kg / 4067.5 lbs | 1770.0 kg / 3902.2 lbs | 1770.0 kg / 3902.2 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheel Size | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 | 16 in | 16 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2650 mm / 104.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 13.5 sec | 13.5 sec | 12.8 sec | 12.2 sec | 12.6 sec | 10.8 sec | 10.8 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 12.8 sec | 12.8 sec | 12.2 sec | 11.6 sec | 12.0 sec | 10.3 sec | 10.3 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 16.4 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (combined) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway) | 12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (urban) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway) | 12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (combined) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway) | 13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (combined) | 18.6 L/100km / 12.6 MPG (urban) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (highway) | 14.0 L/100km / 16.8 MPG (combined) | 18.8 L/100km / 12.5 MPG (urban) | 11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top Speed | 167.0 km/h / 103.8 mph | 170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph | 174.0 km/h / 108.1 mph | 174.0 km/h / 108.1 mph | 174.0 km/h / 108.1 mph | 180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph | 180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Towing Capacity | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 864 kg / 1905 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 87.5 mm / 3.4 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | 93.0 mm / 3.7 in | 93.0 mm / 3.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 | 17.5:1 | 17.5:1 | 17.5:1 | 9.1:1 | 9.1:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 2.4 L / 148.2 cu-in / 2429.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.5 cu-in / 2499.0 cc | 2.8 L / 169.5 cu-in / 2778.0 cc | 2.8 L / 169.5 cu-in / 2778.0 cc | 2.8 L / 169.4 cu-in / 2776.0 cc | 3.7 L / 225.8 cu-in / 3700.0 cc | 3.7 L / 225.8 cu-in / 3700.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 147.0 hp / 109.6 kW @ 5200 rpm | 143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4000 rpm | 163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 4000 rpm | 163.0 hp / 121.5 kW @ 4000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 3750 rpm | 210.0 hp / 156.6 kW @ 5200 rpm | 210.0 hp / 156.6 kW @ 5200 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 60.5 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 57.2 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 58.7 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 58.7 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 54.0 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 56.8 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 56.8 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 101.0 mm / 4.0 in | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | 100.0 mm / 3.9 in | 100.0 mm / 3.9 in | 100.0 mm / 3.9 in | 90.8 mm / 3.6 in | 90.8 mm / 3.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 215 Nm / 158.6 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 343 Nm / 253.0 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm | 307 Nm / 226.4 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 307 Nm / 226.4 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 2 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2002 ~ 2008 | 2004 ~ 2008 | 2004 ~ 2008 | 2003 ~ 2008 | 2002 ~ 2008 | 2002 ~ 2008 |
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