Jeep Cherokee II (KJ) photos

2001 — 2007 · suv

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141–208

9.9 s

best 0–100

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About this generation

Known in some markets as the Liberty.

The model received a more rounded design and became the first Jeep with an independent front suspension, improving its on-road behavior.

Specifications

4496 mm177.0 in

Length

1819 mm71.6 in

Width

1803 mm71.0 in

Height

2649 mm104.3 in

Wheelbase

200 mm7.9 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

2.4

145hp(108 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 13.9 s

2001–2004

Torque: 215 Nm (159 lb-ft)
Top speed: 174 km/h (108 mph)
Displacement: 2429 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: EDZ
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1715 kg (3781 lb)
Fuel tank: 78 l (20.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 260 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.4

145hp(108 kW)

2.4 l 6-speed manual 4WD 0–100 13.9 s

2004–2006

Torque: 215 Nm (159 lb-ft)
Top speed: 174 km/h (108 mph)
Displacement: 2429 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: EDZ
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1715 kg (3781 lb)
Fuel tank: 78 l (20.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 254 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.4

145hp(108 kW)

2.4 l 4-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 14.5 s

2002–2005

Torque: 215 Nm (159 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 2429 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: EDZ
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1740 kg (3836 lb)
Fuel tank: 78 l (20.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.5 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 274 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

3.7 V6

208hp(155 kW)

3.7 l 4-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 10.8 s

Torque: 312 Nm (230 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 3701 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: EKG
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1855 kg (4090 lb)
Fuel tank: 78 l (20.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 311 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

3.7 V6

208hp(155 kW)

3.7 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 9.9 s

2001–2004

Torque: 312 Nm (230 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 3701 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: EKG
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1825 kg (4023 lb)
Fuel tank: 78 l (20.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 322 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

3.7 V6

208hp(155 kW)

3.7 l 6-speed manual 4WD 0–100 9.9 s

2004–2007

Torque: 312 Nm (230 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 3701 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: EKG
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1825 kg (4023 lb)
Fuel tank: 78 l (20.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 311 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

Diesel

2.5 CRD

141hp(105 kW)

2.5 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 13.5 s

2001–2004

Torque: 343 Nm (253 lb-ft)
Top speed: 164 km/h (102 mph)
Displacement: 2499 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: R 425 DOHC
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1888 kg (4162 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 250 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.8 CRD

148hp(110 kW)

2.8 l 5-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 12.6 s

2002–2004

Torque: 360 Nm (266 lb-ft)
Top speed: 166 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 2776 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: R 428 DOHC
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1968 kg (4339 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 262 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.8 CRD

148hp(110 kW)

2.8 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 12.2 s

2003–2004

Torque: 360 Nm (266 lb-ft)
Top speed: 168 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement: 2776 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: R 428 DOHC
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1940 kg (4277 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 250 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.8 CRD

161hp(120 kW)

2.8 l 6-speed manual 4WD 0–100 12.8 s

2004–2007

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 174 km/h (108 mph)
Displacement: 2776 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: R 428 DOHC
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1940 kg (4277 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 246 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

2.8 CRD

161hp(120 kW)

2.8 l 5-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 12.2 s

2004–2007

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 174 km/h (108 mph)
Displacement: 2776 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: R 428 DOHC
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1968 kg (4339 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 262 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

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