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    1998 Jeep Cherokee Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $39,990

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 1998 Jeep Cherokee Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Jeep Cherokee is regarded as a small SUV built in USA with prices starting at $39,990 before on-road costs.

    This Jeep Cherokee is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 3900 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.

    The Jeep Cherokee measures 1700mm (66.9 inches) in height, 4255mm (167.5 inches) in length, 1725mm (67.9 inches) in width with a 2576mm (101.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1627kg (3586.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Cherokee Base comes standard with 225/75 R15 front tyres and 225/75 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 50,000 km warranty.

    Best For
    Family
    Off-roading
    Warranty
    2Years
    or
    50,000km
    5D SUV
    Diesel
    2.5L
    4x4
    5 MT
    5
    5

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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°

    Dimensions

    1700mm
    1725mm
    4255mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeIn-Line
    Size (cc)2499
    Size (L)2.5L
    Cylinders4
    Camshaft-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder-
    Power85kW
    Power RPM3900
    Torque300Nm
    Torque RPM2000
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio21

    Transmission5 SP MANUAL
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismPlastic
    Drive4x4

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)-
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)-
    Fuel TypeDiesel
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined-
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake Front-
    Brake Rear-
    Tyre Front225/75 R15
    Tyre Rear225/75 R15
    Front Rim Size-
    Rear Rim Size-

    Vehicle Height (mm)1700
    Vehicle Length (mm)4255
    Vehicle Width (mm)1725
    Ground Clearance (mm)-
    Wheelbase (mm)2576
    Turning Circle (m)11.7
    Unladen Weight (kg)1627
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2230
    Track Front (mm)1473
    Track Rear (mm)1473
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)1400
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)750

    Country Of OriginUSA
    Number of Doors5
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs50
    Warranty Months24
    Discontinued Date1998-05-09

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-
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