Reviews: The 1996 Jeep Cherokee
By Tom Smith
Introduction
The 1996 Cherokee is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Jeep. It is Jeep's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $18,611 USD in 1996.
Cherokee Dimensions
In 1996 the Cherokee has an overall length of 166.90 inches and a width of 67.70 inches. It sits a total of 64.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 38.30 inches.
The Live front suspension gives the Cherokee a turning radius of inches. It uses 225/75R15 tires with a wheelbase of 101.40 inches.
Drivetrain
The Cherokee comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 4.0L L6 OHV 12V engine gets 15 - 18 miles/gallon city and 19 - 23 miles/gallon highway off a 20.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Cherokee are also available.
Pricing
The Cherokee retails for $18,611 USD with a invoice price of USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes 4WD/AWD, Driver Airbag, Tachometer. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tilt Steering.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Cherokee seats 5 people with 41.40 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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