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    1999 Jeep Cherokee

    New from

    $35,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 60,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Jeep Cherokee

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Jeep Cherokee is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $35,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $49,990 for the LTD.

    There are 5 variants of the Cherokee available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.5L turbo diesel indirect injection (85kW/300Nm) and 4L multi-point injection (127kW/294Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 1999 Cherokee is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    51.64 - 78.93 kW/t
    51.64 kW/t
    88.97 kW/t
    Boot Space
    964 litres
    374 litres
    964 litres
    Price
    $35,900 - $49,990
    $23,990
    $49,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 km
    60,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,170 - 2,230 kg
    1,860 kg
    2,230 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 - 2,268 kg
    1,200 kg
    2,268 kg
    Approach Angle
    38°
    21.3°
    38°
    Departure Angle
    32°
    18.6°
    33°

    1999 Jeep Cherokee Price

    *excl. on-roads

    1999 Jeep Cherokee Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Jeep Cherokee

    Classic

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.93
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • 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 Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2011
      • 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): 960
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1402
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1402
      • Front Track (mm): 1473
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 44.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • 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): 890
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1402
      • Rear Track (mm): 1473
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11700
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2575
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 76
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 173
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 127
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 294
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2350
    • 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
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: High
      • 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
    • 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
      • 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 Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 60000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): 60000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 37300
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2268
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2170
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1609
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • 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: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Sport

    Adds to Classic:
    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Medium
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
    • Dimensions
      • 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
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 2
      • 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
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 218
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Steering
      • 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
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Ventilation
      • Dealer Installed Aircon
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Removes from Classic:
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: High
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

    Base

    Adds to Sport:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 51.64
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • 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 Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2230
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1646
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
    Removes from Sport:
    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Medium
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.93
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
    • Dimensions
      • 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
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 2
      • 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
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 173
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 127
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 294
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 218
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2350
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • 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
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Ventilation
      • Dealer Installed Aircon
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2268
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2170
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1609
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70

    Limited

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.93
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 173
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 127
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 294
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2350
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2268
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2170
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1609
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 51.64
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Indirect Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • 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 Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2230
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1646
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75

    LTD

    Adds to Limited:
    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Body Side Molding Size: Medium
      • Grille Colour: Body Colour
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
    • Dimensions
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2576
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 76
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 20.1
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 2
      • 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
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 218
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Console Overhead Location: Overhead
      • Console Overhead Storage: Open
      • Console Overhead Type: Partial
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    Removes from Limited:
    • Body exterior
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Fuel Tank Underbody Protection Location: Fuel Tank
      • Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
    • Dimensions
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2575
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 76
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
    See all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Specs

    1999 Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

    1700mm
    1725mm
    4255mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 1999 Jeep Cherokee Dimensions

    1999 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

    Jeep CherokeeFuel TypeCombined
    4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded-
    See all Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

    1999 Jeep Cherokee Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jeep Cherokee?

    The Jeep Cherokee offers a 3 year 60,000 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 Base that starts from $35,900.

    The most expensive Jeep Cherokee is the LTD that starts from $49,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Cherokee is 2268 kg offered by the following variants: Classic, Sport, Limited and LTD.

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

    The most powerful Jeep Cherokee is the Classic which has 127kW 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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