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1997 Jeep Cherokee (base trim)

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1997 Jeep Cherokee
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Engines: 2.5L L4; 4.0L L6
Transmissions: 0 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual; 4 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Two Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive
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1997 Jeep Cherokee Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$2,396$1,852$306N/A$4,098$3,177$1,471
50,001 - 60,000$2,296$1,752$306N/A$3,998$3,077$1,471
60,001 - 70,000$2,196$1,652$306N/A$3,898$2,977$1,471
70,001 - 85,000$2,096$1,552$306N/A$3,798$2,877$1,471
85,001 - 100,000$1,996$1,452$306N/A$3,698$2,777$1,471
100,001 - 115,000$1,896$1,352$306N/A$3,598$2,677$1,471
115,001 - 130,000$1,496$1,252$306N/A$3,198$2,577$1,471
130,001 - 150,000$1,071$852$306N/A$2,773$2,177$1,471
150,001 - 170,000$496$427$306N/A$2,198$1,752$1,471
170,001 - 190,000N/AN/AN/AN/A$1,573$1,177$1,046
190,001 - 999,999N/AN/AN/AN/A$948$502$471

1997 Jeep Cherokee Specs (base trim)

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Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,466 cc 2.5 liters 4 in-line front longitudinal engine with 98.5 mm bore, 81 mm stroke, 9.2 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.7
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 76 liter fuel tank
Power: 93 kW , 125 HP @ 5,400 rpm; 150 ft lb @ 3,250 rpm

1997 Jeep Cherokee Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested
 
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