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    2009 Jeep Cherokee

    New from

    $40,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.9 - 12 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 $40,490 (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 2009 Cherokee is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Jeep Cherokee models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    63.73 - 76.07 kW/t
    44.1 kW/t
    111.92 kW/t
    Boot Space
    419 litres
    395 litres
    667 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.9 - 12 L/100km
    6.6 L/100km
    12 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    617 - 787 km
    596 km
    970 km
    Price
    $40,490 - $50,490
    $24,990
    $51,990
    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
    2,520 - 2,540 kg
    2,050 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,270 kg
    500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    38.2°
    22°
    49°
    Departure Angle
    30°
    21°
    35°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    189 mm
    186 mm
    314 mm

    2009 Jeep Cherokee Price

    Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.7L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$40,490
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$44,490
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$41,990

    Limited

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.7L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$46,490
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$50,490
    *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

    2009 Jeep Cherokee Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Jeep Cherokee

    Sport

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Dvd
      • 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
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Kj
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • 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): 76.07
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • 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
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 38.2
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1404
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 419
      • Departure Angle: 30.0
      • 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): 57.0
      • 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
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Bore Engine: 93.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 286
      • 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
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 617
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 16.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12.0
      • 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
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 1
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • 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 Location: Front Seats
      • 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 Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • 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 Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • 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 Descent Control System
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • 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 Code: 42rle
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • 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
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • 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
      • 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
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2540
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1985
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
      • 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: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Limited

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 9
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • 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
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1797
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • 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 Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • 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
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1736
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
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    2009 Jeep Cherokee Towing Capacity

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

    2009 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Jeep Cherokee

    The most fuel efficient Jeep Cherokee is the Sport with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.8L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Jeep CherokeeFuel TypeCombined
    3.7L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded12.0 L/100km
    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel8.9 L/100km
    See all Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy

    2009 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 $40,490.

    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 2540 kg (kerb weight).

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