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    2005 Jeep Cherokee

    New from

    $34,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.3 - 13.1 L / 100km

    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 $34,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport variant and topping out at $49,590 for the Limited.

    There are 4 variants of the Cherokee available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3.7L multi-point injection (150kW/307Nm), 2.8L turbo diesel common rail (120kW/400Nm) and 2.4L multi-point injection (108kW/215Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2005 Cherokee is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    60.98 - 82.01 kW/t
    60.98 kW/t
    108.77 kW/t
    Boot Space
    878 litres
    387 litres
    878 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.3 - 13.1 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    15.5 L/100km
    Price
    $34,990 - $49,590
    $25,990
    $50,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,359 - 2,563 kg
    1,860 kg
    2,563 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    900 - 2,800 kg
    900 kg
    2,800 kg
    Approach Angle
    35.3 - 36.2°
    21.4°
    36.2°
    Departure Angle
    31 - 31.1°
    21.2°
    31.9°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    170 mm
    205 mm

    2005 Jeep Cherokee Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Jeep Cherokee

    Sport

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Boot Location: Boot
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cassette
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • 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: 4
      • 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): 82.01
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 35.3
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1954
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 878
      • Departure Angle: 31
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1035
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1448
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1036
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1436
      • Front Track (mm): 1524
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 42.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 47.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 40.8
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10940
      • Overall Height (mm): 1819
      • Overall Length (mm): 4500
      • Overall Width (mm): 1824
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1072
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1204
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 945
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1436
      • Rear Track (mm): 1516
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12000
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2647
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 93
      • Compression Ratio: 9.1
      • Engine (l): 3.7
      • Engine (cc): 3701
      • Engine Code: Powertech 3.7 V6
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 91
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 77
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 18
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 23
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 18
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 13
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 18
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 204
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 150
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 307
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • 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 Pre Tensioners
      • 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 Pre Tensioners
      • 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: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • 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
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Drive Assisted Four-wheel Drive Selection
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
      • Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Transmission Code: 45rfe
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • 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: 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 Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2265
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2540
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1829
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • 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: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • 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: 235

    Renegade Extreme Sport

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.39
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 36.2
      • Departure Angle: 31.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1034
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1435
      • Overall Height (mm): 1817
      • Overall Length (mm): 4496
      • Overall Width (mm): 1819
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1435
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2649
    • Engine
      • Engine (cc): 3700
      • Stroke Engine: 90.8
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 13.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 13.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 13.1
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3700
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1866
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from Sport:
    • Audio
      • System Cassette
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.01
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 35.3
      • Departure Angle: 31
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1035
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1436
      • Overall Height (mm): 1819
      • Overall Length (mm): 4500
      • Overall Width (mm): 1824
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1436
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2647
    • Engine
      • Engine (cc): 3701
      • Stroke Engine: 91
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 13
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1829
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

    Renegade

    Adds to Renegade Extreme Sport:
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Split Gate
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
    Removes from Renegade Extreme Sport:
    • Audio
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted

    Limited

    Adds to Renegade:
    • Audio
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cassette
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.01
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 35.3
      • Departure Angle: 31
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1035
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1436
      • Overall Height (mm): 1819
      • Overall Length (mm): 4500
      • Overall Width (mm): 1824
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1436
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2647
    • Engine
      • Stroke Engine: 91
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 13
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1829
    Removes from Renegade:
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.39
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 36.2
      • Departure Angle: 31.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1034
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1435
      • Overall Height (mm): 1817
      • Overall Length (mm): 4496
      • Overall Width (mm): 1819
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1435
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2649
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Split Gate
    • Engine
      • Stroke Engine: 90.8
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 13.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 13.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 13.1
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3700
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1866
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
    See all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Specs

    2005 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Cherokee

    The most fuel efficient Jeep Cherokee is the Sport with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.8L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Jeep Cherokee that uses the most amount of fuel is the Limited with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 13.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Jeep Cherokee variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

    2005 Jeep Cherokee Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jeep Cherokee?

    The Jeep Cherokee offers a 3 year 100,000 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 $34,990.

    The most expensive Jeep Cherokee is the Limited that starts from $49,590.

    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Cherokee is 2800 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Renegade Extreme Sport, Renegade and Limited.

    The largest Jeep Cherokee is the Sport which measures 1824mm wide, 4500mm in length and sits 1819mm tall.

    The most powerful Jeep Cherokee is the Sport which has 150kW of power from its 3.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Jeep Cherokee is the Sport which weighs 2563 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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