FCA CANADA
2018 Jeep® Cherokee
Canadian Specifications

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.  
All dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted.  
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

GENERAL INFORMATION	
Body Style 	Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)	
Assembly Plant	Belvidere Assembly Plant, Belvidere, Illinois, USA	
EPA Vehicle Class 	Multipurpose vehicle	
Introduction Date	October 2013 as a 2014 model 	
	
BODY AND CHASSIS	
Layout	Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4	
Construction 	Steel uniframe	
	
ENGINE: 3.2-LITRE PENTASTAR V-6 WITH ENGINE STOP-START (ESS)	
Availability 	Standard — Overland 4x4	
	Optional — Sport, North, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland 4x2	
Type and Description 	60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled	
Displacement	197.7 cu. in. (3,239 cc)	
Bore x Stroke 	3.58 x 3.27 (91.0 x 83.0)	
Valve System 	Chain-driven, DOHC, 24 valves, with hydraulic roller finger followers	
Fuel Injection 	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless 	
Construction 	Die cast aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads 	
Compression Ratio 	10.7:1	
Power (SAE net) 	271 hp (199 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (82.4 hp/litre)	
Torque (SAE net) 	239 lb.-ft. (316 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm 	
Max. Engine Speed	6,500 rpm, electronically limited	
Fuel Requirement	Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2	
Oil Capacity 	6.0 quarts (5.7 litres)	
Coolant Capacity 	9.7 quarts (9.2 litres)	
Emission Controls	Two mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features(a)	
	Engine stop-start technology	
Energuide Estimated Fuel Economy L/100 km (imperial mpg) (city/hwy)	11.4 (25) / 8.3 (34) – 4x2	
	11.6 (24) / 8.6 (33) – Jeep Active Drive I   	
	12.8 (22) / 9.0 (31) – Jeep Active Drive II   	
	12.9 (22) / 9.9 (29) – Jeep Active Drive Lock	
Based on 2018 EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. For EnerGuide information please visit the government of Canada website www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca	
Engine Assembly Plant	Trenton Engine, Trenton, Mich., USA	

ENGINE: 2.4-LITRE MULTIAIR TIGERSHARK I-4	
Availability	Standard — Sport, North, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland 4x2	
Type and Description	Inline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection	
Displacement	144 cu. in. (2,360 cc)	
Bore x Stroke	88 X 97	
Valve System	SOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total)	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless	
Construction	Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head	
Compression Ratio	10:1	
Power (SAE net — estimated) 	184 hp (137 kW) @ 6,400 rpm	
Torque (SAE net — estimated) 	171 lb.-ft. (234 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed	6,500 rpm	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane	
Oil Capacity	5.5 quarts / 5.2 litres	
Coolant Capacity	7.1 quarts / 6.7 litres	
Emission Controls	Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor(c)	
	Partial zero-emissions vehicle in CARB states	

	
Energuide Estimated Fuel Economy L/100 km (imperial mpg) (city/hwy)	11.0 (26) / 7.8 (36) – 4x2	
	11.3 (25) / 8.4 (34) – Jeep Active Drive I   	
	11.4 (25) / 8.7 (32) – Jeep Active Drive II   	
	12.1 (23) / 9.4 (30) – Jeep Active Drive Lock  	
Based on 2018 EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. For EnerGuide information please visit the government of Canada website www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca	
Engine Assembly Plant 	Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich., USA	

TRANSMISSION: 948TE NINE-SPEED AUTOMATIC 	
Availability	Standard — all models	
Description 	Planetary gear train, transverse layout	
Ratio Spread	9.81	
		
Gear Ratio		
1st	4.71	
2nd	2.84	
3rd	1.91	
4th	1.38	
5th	1.00	
6th	0.81	
7th	0.70	
8th	0.58	
9th	0.48	
Reverse	3.83	
Axle Ratios	3.2-litre 4x2 — 3.251		
	3.2-litre 4x4 (non-trailer tow) — 3.251	
	3.2-litre 4x4 (trailer tow) — 3.517	
	3.2 litre 4x4 Active Drive II and Trailhawk – 3.517	
	2.4-litre 4x2 — 3.734	
	2.4-litre 4x4 (non-Trailhawk) — 3.734	
	2.4-litre 4x4 (Trailhawk) — 4.083		
4X4 SYSTEMS: JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE I, JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE II, JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE LOCK	
Availability 	Jeep Active Drive I is optional on Sport, North, Limited and Overland models. Jeep Active Drive II is optional on North, Limited, Overland. Jeep Active Drive Lock is standard on Trailhawk	
Type	Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement	
	Electronic 4x4 Low and Neutral range shifting for Active Drive II and Lock	
	Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch on all 4x4 systems	
Operating Modes	Auto 4x2/4x4	
	4x4 Low, Neutral for Active Drive II and Lock	
Centre Differential Type	None	
Terrain Response	Unique tuning in all terrain modes	
Low-range Ratio	2.92:1	
		
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM		
Alternator 	160-amp, 180-amp optional	
Battery	600-amp maintenance-free, 730-amp optional, 700-amp AGM 
(with 3.2-litre engine with stop/start only)	
		
SUSPENSION		
Front 	McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece aluminum 
sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar	
Rear	Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar	
		
STEERING		
Type 	Electric power rack and pinion	
Overall Ratio 	15.15 4x2 and 4x4, 15.36 4x4 Lock	
Turning Diametre (curb-to-curb) 	4x2: 37.6 (11.5)	
	4x4 I: 37.7 (11.5)	
	4x4 II: 38.0 (11.6)	
	4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock: 38.1 (11.6)		
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.56 4x2 and 4x4, 2.67 4x4 Lock	

BRAKES		
Front		
Size and Type	13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 
2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper	
	13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with
1.89 (48) twin piston floating caliper (available)	
Swept Area (per caliper)	100.9 sq. in. (651.1 sq. cm), 1 x 60; 130.1 sq. in. (839.4 sq. cm), 
2 x 48 	
Rear		
Size and Type 	10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 
1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper	
	12.6 x 0.47 (320 x 12) solid rotor with
1.69 (43) single piston floating caliper (available)	
Swept Area (per caliper)	99.0 sq. in. (638.6 sq. cm) 1 x 38; 117.0 sq. in. (754.8 sq. cm) 1 x 43 	
Power-assist Type 	9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist 	
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	Standard	
Electronic stability control (ESC)	Standard	
Parking Brake Type	Electric motor on caliper	
Parking Brake Type	Electronic park brake	
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes	Standard on front-wheel-drive Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland and Trailhawk	
All-speed Traction Control	Standard	
		
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)		
Wheelbase	106.26 (2,699.1) 4x2, 106.3 (2,700) 4x4 I, 107.0 (2,718.8) 4x4 Lock	
Track, Front	62.2 (1,580.0) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,593.5) 4x4 II, 
and 63.5 (1,613.5) 4x4 Lock	
Track, Rear	61.9 (1,573.2) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,594.1) 4x4 II, 
and 63.5 (1614.1) 4x4 Lock	
Overall Length (NAFTA vehicles)	182 (4,624)	
Overall Width	73.2 (1,858.8) 4x2 and 4x4, 74.9 (1,903.6) 4x4 Lock	
Overall Height (with roof rack)	66.2 (1,682.9) 4x4, 65.7 (1,670.2) 4x2, 67.3 (1,710) 4x4 II, 
and 67.8 (1,723.3) 4x4 Lock	
Load-floor height	30.9 (785.6) 4x4	
Sill-step height	17.9 (453.8) front step height, 18.1(460.8) rear step height, 4x4	
Ground Clearances 
(4x4 with P245/65R17 tires)	8.7 (221.6) minimum running ground clearance (4x4 Lock)	
Chassis	9.7 (247.8) cradle bolt head / 8.8 (222.9) front underbody skid plate 	
Fuel Tank	10.5 (266.2) (bolt under fuel tank) / 10 (255.3) brush guard	
Front Axle	10.4 (265.4) two-speed PTU heat shield	
Rear Axle	9.7 (246.4) two-speed RDM with locker	
Approach Angle, (with air dam) (degrees)	29.9 4x4 Lock; 18.9 4x4 I, 21.0 4x4 II; 16.7 4x2 	
Breakover Angle (degrees)	22.9 4x4 Lock; 19.5 4x4 I; 21.7 4x4 II; 17.7 4x2 	
Departure Angle (degrees)	32.2 4x4 Lock; 25.0 4x4 I; 27.3 4x4 II; 24.6 4x2 	
Aero Cd	0.339 (2.4-litre FWD with grille shutters)	
Fuel-tank Capacity	15.9 gal. (60.0 litre)	
Maximum occupants and 
cargo weight, lbs. (kg)	1,000 (454)	
All models without Trailer-tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch	2,000 (907)	
2.4-litre engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)	2,000 (907)	
3.2-litre engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)	4,500 (2,041)	
Curb Weight, lbs. (kg)		
2.4-litre 4x2	3,655 (1,658)	
3.2-litre 4x2	3,779 (1,714)	
2.4-litre 4x4	3,953 (1,793)	
3.2-litre 4x4 	4,046 (1835)	
2.4-litre 4x4 Lock	4,028 (1,827)	
3.2-litre 4x4 Lock	4,108 (1,863)	
Weight Distribution, 4x4, percent F/R	57/43 	
GVWR	5,050 lbs. – 2.4-litre FWD
5,500 lbs. – 2.4-litre 4x4, 3.2-litre FWD, 3.2-litre 4x4		
(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers.		

		
ACCOMMODATIONS		
Seating Capacity — Front/Rear 	2/3	
Front Row		
Headroom without Sunroof	39.4 (999.9)	
Headroom with Sunroof	37.9 (964.5)	
Legroom 	41.1 (1,045)	
Shoulder Room 	57.6 (1,462.3)	
Hip Room	53.8 (1,366.6)	
Seat Travel 	8.3 (210) driver / 7.5 (190) front passenger	
Recliner Range (degrees)	8 to 76 (manual) / 8 to 55.25 (powered)	
SAE Volume (standard roof)	53.98 cu. ft.	
Second Row		
Headroom 	38.5 (978.2)	
Legroom 	40.3 (1,023.2)	
Knee Clearance	3.5 (90.1)	
Shoulder Room 	55.1 (1,399.8)	
Hip Room	49.9 (1,268.1)	
Recliner Range (degrees)	19.25 to 25.25	
SAE Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	49.47 	
Cargo Access		
Liftover Height	30.9 (785.6) 4x4	
Maximum Cargo Width at 
Liftgate Opening	41.4 (1,051) without subwoofer	
Minimum Cargo Width at 
Liftgate Opening 	36.1 (917.2) at top of opening	
Maximum Cargo Height at 
Liftgate Opening	32.5 (825.0) 4x4 Lock	
Minimum Cargo Height at 
Liftgate Opening	30.7 (780.0) 4x2	
Distance Between Wheelhouse 
Interior Trim	39.4 (1,000.5)	
		
SAE Cargo Volume		
Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m)	24.6 (0.7)	
Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)	54.9 (1.555)	
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)	128 (3.625)	
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m) 	58.9 (1.6678)	
Behind Rear Seat 	24.6 cu. ft. (0.7 cu. m) rear seat at design position	
	26.9 cu. ft. (0.76 cu. m) rear seat at mid travel	
	29.1 cu. ft. (0.82 cu. m) rear seat at full forward	
Behind Front-row Seats 
with Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)	54.9 (1.6)	
		
WHEELS		
Availability	Standard — Sport	
Type and Material	Steel 	
Size 	17 x 7	
		
Availability	Standard — North 	
	Optional — Sport	
Type and Material 	Machined cast-aluminum 	
Size 	17 x 7	
		
Availability	Standard — Limited	
Type and Material 	Polished aluminum with non-painted pockets 	
Size 	18 x 7	
		
Availability	Standard — Sport Altitude, Limited High Altitude	
Type and Material 	Gloss Black aluminum, 5-spoke 	
Size 	18 x 7	
		
Availability	Standard — Trailhawk 	
Type and Material	Off-Road aluminum with painted pockets	
Size	17 x 7.5	
	
Availability	Optional — Trailhawk	
Type and Material	Off-Road aluminum painted Black	
Size	17 x 7.5	
		
Availability	Standard- Overland	
  Type and material	Polished aluminum	
     Size	18 x 7	
		
TIRES		
Availability	Standard — Sport 4x2, North 4x2	
Size and Type 	225/60R17 BSW, All-season 	
Mfr. and Model 	Firestone Destination LE2	
Revs per Mile (km)	757 (470)	
		
Availability	Standard — Sport Altitude, Limited 4x2, High Altitude, Overland 4x2	
Size and Type 	225/55R18 BSW, All-season 	
Mfr. and Model	Continental ProContact TX 	
Revs per Mile (km)	752 (467)	
		
Availability	Standard — Sport 4x4, North 4x4	
Size and Type	225/65R17 BSW, All-season 	
Mfr. and Model	Firestone Destination LE2	
Revs per Mile (km)	734 (456)	
		
Availability	Standard — Limited 4x4, Overland 4x4	
Size and Type	225/60R18 BSW, All-season 	
Mfr. and Model 	Continental ProContact TX 	
Revs per Mile (km)	727 (452)	
		
Availability	Standard — Trailhawk 	
Size and Type	P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain	
Mfr. and Model 	Firestone Destination A/T 	
Revs per Mile (km)	713 (443)	

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