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    2008 Jeep Cherokee

    New from

    $39,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.4 - 11.7 L / 100km

    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 $50,490 for the Limited.

    There are 2 variants of the Cherokee available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3.7L multi-point injection (151kW/314Nm) and 2.8L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/460Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 Cherokee is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    62.2 - 78.04 kW/t
    62.2 kW/t
    121.82 kW/t
    Boot Space
    419 litres
    387 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.4 - 11.7 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    11.7 L/100km
    Price
    $39,990 - $50,490
    $28,990
    $51,790
    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

    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,270 kg
    1,000 kg
    2,270 kg
    Approach Angle
    38.2°
    22°
    38.2°
    Departure Angle
    30°
    20°
    31°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    189 mm
    188 mm
    215 mm

    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

    2008 Jeep Cherokee Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Jeep Cherokee

    Sport

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Kj
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • 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): 78.04
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 38.2
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1404
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 419
      • Departure Angle: 30
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1024
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1338
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1036
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1449
      • Front Track (mm): 1549
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 189
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 40.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 52.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 48.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 40.8
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 38.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1736
      • Overall Length (mm): 4493
      • Overall Width (mm): 1839
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1027
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1229
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 982
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1436
      • Rear Track (mm): 1549
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2694
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • 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
      • Co2 Level (combined): 283
      • Compression Ratio: 9.1
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 3.7
      • Engine (cc): 3700
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 90.8
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 74
      • 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 Gear Selector: Chrome
      • 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
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 193
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 205
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 151
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 314
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • 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 Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • 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
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • 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 Descent Control System
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
      • Dual Range Transmission 2wd High Low Transfer Selection: 2wd
      • Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
      • Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • 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 Type: Hinge
      • 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): 2270
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1935
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Limited

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 9
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.02
    • Convenience
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1797
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Sliding
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Fabric
      • One Touch Opening Front To Rear Sunroof
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2040
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Removes from Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.04
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1736
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1935
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    See all 2008 Jeep Cherokee Specs

    2008 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity

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

    2008 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Cherokee

    The most fuel efficient Jeep Cherokee is the Limited with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.8L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Jeep CherokeeFuel TypeCombined
    3.7L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded11.7 L/100km
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel9.4 L/100km
    See all Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

    2008 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 $39,990.

    The most expensive Jeep Cherokee is the Limited that starts from $50,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Jeep Cherokee is 2270 kg offered by the following variants: Sport and Limited.

    The largest Jeep Cherokee is the Limited which measures 1839mm wide, 4493mm in length and sits 1797mm tall.

    The most powerful Jeep Cherokee is the Limited which has 151kW 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 Limited which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

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