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    1998 Jeep Cherokee

    New from

    $39,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

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    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 60,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Jeep Cherokee

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Jeep Cherokee is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $39,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $42,990 for the Sport.

    There are 2 variants of the Cherokee available in Australia.

    Engine options include 4L multi-point injection (131kW/301Nm) and 2.5L turbo diesel indirect injection (85kW/300Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 1998 Cherokee is offered with a 2 year, 50,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    52.24 - 82.08 kW/t
    52.24 kW/t
    82.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    964 litres
    173 litres
    964 litres
    Price
    $39,990 - $42,990
    $24,563
    $42,990
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    50,000 - 60,000 km
    50,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,170 - 2,230 kg
    1,635 kg
    2,230 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 - 2,265 kg
    1,200 kg
    2,265 kg
    Approach Angle
    38°
    21.3°
    38°
    Departure Angle
    32°
    18.6°
    42°

    1998 Jeep Cherokee Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$39,990

    Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$41,990
    4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$42,990
    4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$39,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Jeep Cherokee Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2022$56,950$56,950
    2021$37,950$53,450
    2020$37,950$52,650
    2019$35,950$48,450
    2018$35,950$49,950
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Jeep Cherokee Pricing

    1998 Jeep Cherokee Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Jeep Cherokee

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Medium
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 52.24
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 38
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons (in): 62.2
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons (mm): 1580
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2010
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 964
      • Departure Angle: 32
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 973
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1404
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1402
      • Front Track (mm): 1473
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 44.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1700
      • Overall Length (mm): 4255
      • Overall Width (mm): 1725
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 979
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1130
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 886
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
      • Rear Track (mm): 1473
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11700
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2576
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92
      • Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
      • Compression Ratio: 21
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2499
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Intercooler Compressor
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 94
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Valve
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 76
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 20.1
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Carpet On Lower Door Panel
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 222
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Console Overhead Location: Overhead
      • Console Overhead Storage: Lidded
      • Console Overhead Type: Partial
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Beam
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.73
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 50000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 24
      • Paint Distance (km): 50000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 31100
      • Paint Duration (months): 24
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 50000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 50000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2230
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1627
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Sport

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.08
    • Convenience
      • Illuminated Entry System Interior
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1622
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 98.5
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 8.8
      • Engine (l): 4
      • Engine (cc): 3959
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 86.7
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 76
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 178
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 131
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 301
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Storage
      • Audio Media Storage Unit Cassettes Type: Cassettes
      • Audio Media Storage Unit Cds Type: Discs
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.55
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 2.8
      • Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 1.53
      • Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1
      • Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 0.75
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Low High Ratio: 2.72
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.39
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2265
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2170
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1596
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 52.24
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 38
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons (in): 62.2
      • Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons (mm): 1580
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Departure Angle: 32
      • Overall Height (mm): 1700
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92
      • Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
      • Compression Ratio: 21
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2499
      • Intercooler Compressor
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 76
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 20.1
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 222
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
    • Storage
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.73
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2230
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1627
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    1998 Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

    1700mm
    1725mm
    4255mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 1998 Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

    1998 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20222200Kg2200Kg
    20211500Kg2200Kg
    20201500Kg2200Kg
    20191500Kg2200Kg
    20182000Kg2200Kg
    See all Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity

    1998 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

    Jeep CherokeeFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel-
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    1998 Jeep Cherokee Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jeep Cherokee?

    The Jeep Cherokee offers a 2 year 50,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Jeep Cherokee FAQs

    The cheapest Jeep Cherokee is the Sport that starts from $39,990.

    The most expensive Jeep Cherokee is the Sport that starts from $42,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Cherokee is offered by the Sport which can tow 2265 kg

    The largest Jeep Cherokee is the Sport which measures 1725mm wide, 4255mm in length and sits 1700mm tall.

    The most powerful Jeep Cherokee is the Sport which has 131kW of power from its 4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Jeep Cherokee is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Jeep Cherokee is the Base which weighs 2230 kg (kerb weight).

    The Jeep Cherokee may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.

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