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1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Utility

Learn more about this Cherokee trim line at Automobile Magazine online. This car comes standard with a L6 engine, a Automatic transmission, and a Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain. With a 4.0L capacity, this SUV gets roughly 16 miles per gallon in the city and 21 miles per gallon on the highway.
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1997 Jeep Cherokee
Resale Value:$2,992  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 4.0L L6
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual; 0 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive; Two Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
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Cherokee Sport Utility Pricing

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

Cherokee Sport Utility Specs

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3,956 cc 4 liters 6 in-line front longitudinal engine with 98.4 mm bore, 86.7 mm stroke, 8.8 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): 11.2
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 76 liter fuel tank
Power: 142 kW , 190 HP @ 4,600 rpm; 225 ft lb @ 3,000 rpm

Cherokee Sport Utility Crash Ratings

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