TRAIL RATED® TOUGH
The Jeep® Cherokee Trailhawk® proudly wears the Trail Rated® badge—signifying its ability to perform well under various off-road conditions. It carries on the Jeep Brand tradition of having legendary traction, ground clearance, maneuverability, articulation and water fording abilities.
TRAILHAWK® TAKES ON THE TRAILS
The Trail Rated® Trailhawk® has a powerful appearance and the capability to back it up. Standard skid plates, aluminum wheels and additional capability features look great and give you the freedom to Go Anywhere. Do Anything.®
ON-ROAD PERFORMANCE
Front and rear independent suspensions provide outstanding on-road driving dynamics and a fun-to-drive experience. The Cherokee body structure is made of high-strength steel which provides excellent torsional stiffness for a strong, lightweight vehicle architecture. It all adds up to superb handling and an exceptionally quiet cabin.
EFFICIENCY IS STANDARD
The Cherokee offers a choice of two engines—the 2.4L Tigershark® MultiAir® 2 engine and the available 3.2L Pentastar® V6 engine. Both offer outstanding efficiency, responsive power and low noise, vibration and harshness levels for a refined driving experience.
2.4L TIGERSHARK® MULTIAIR® 2 ENGINE
184 Horsepower and 171 LB-FT of Torque
3.2L PENTASTAR® V6 ENGINE
271 Horsepower and 239 LB-FT of Torque
A DRIVING RANGE OF UP TO 474 HIGHWAY MILES
This 16-valve engine uses our advanced MultiAir® technology that varies air intake to provide better performance and maximize fuel efficiency. It’s all about efficiency. Mated to the nine-speed automatic transmission, it can get up to 30 highway mpg.The combo also has a driving range of up to 474 highway miles on one tank.
4x4 CAPABILITIES
The 2017 Jeep® Cherokee features impressive capability with three innovative available 4x4 systems designed to help you adventure boldly and freely.
JEEP® ACTIVE DRIVE I
The available Jeep® Active Drive I 4x4 System features a rear axle disconnect feature that only engages when necessary for improved efficiency. A Selec-Terrain® Traction Management System gives you all-weather capability in four modes: AUTO, SNOW, SPORT and SAND/MUD. A standard Brake Lock Differential works with the advanced 4x4 system to provide outstanding capability for anything Mother Nature sends your way.
JEEP® ACTIVE DRIVE II
The available Jeep® Active Drive II 4x4 System includes all the features of the Jeep Active Drive I 4x4 System and adds a low range and neutral mode for added capability. The 4WD LOW mode is great for extra low-speed traction and neutral mode enables available flat towing behind an RV.
JEEP® ACTIVE DRIVE LOCK
The Jeep® Active Drive Lock 4x4 System is standard equipment on the Cherokee Trailhawk®. It has all the features of the Jeep Active Drive II 4x4 System but also includes a mechanical rear axle lock and Selec-Terrain® Traction Management ROCK mode.
BEST-IN-CLASS TOWING CAPABILITY
The capable Jeep® Cherokee can tow up to 4,500 pounds so you can trailer all kinds of gear. With standard Trailer Sway Damping, you’re ready to tow and go. If your Cherokee is equipped with the available Jeep Active Drive II System or available Active Drive Lock, you can add the available Flat-Tow Wiring kit to tow your vehicle behind an RV.