Jeep Cherokee 2001 KJ

This generation of Jeep Cherokee KJ has been produced from September, 2001 to December, 2005. We can provide information about 5 modifications of this generation. 2001 Jeep Cherokee comes with four wheel drive (4x4).

This Jeep is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 2.4 to 3.7 litres and power of from 147 to 211 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 2.5 to 2.8 litres and power of from 143 to 150 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Jeep Cherokee 2001 KJ average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 10.6 to 14.6 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 9 to 9.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Jeep Cherokee 2001 KJ petrol engine version is Jeep Cherokee 2.4i, consuming 10.6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Jeep Cherokee 2001 KJ diesel - Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD for 100 kilometers consumes 9 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Jeep Cherokee real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 3 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Jeep Cherokee modification.

Jeep Cherokee 2001 KJ CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 253 to 347 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 250 to 274 grams per kilometer. From Jeep Cherokee with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Jeep Cherokee 2.4i which produces an average of 253 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Jeep Cherokee diesels least CO2 distributes Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD - 250 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.8 seconds has Jeep Cherokee 3.7 i V6 version, conversely the tardiest one is Jeep Cherokee 2.4i reaching this speed only in 13.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 180 km/h for the 3.7 petrol 6-cylinder 210 hp version (Jeep Cherokee 3.7 i V6) and the 3.7 petrol 6-cylinder 211 hp version (Jeep Cherokee 3.7i V6).

Lenght of Jeep Cherokee is 444 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Jeep Cherokee is about 4 cm longer than Toyota RAV4, but 8 cm shorter than Honda CR-V. Jeep Cherokee gross weight is from 2160 to 2540 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 10 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Jeep is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 4900 €. According to user reviews, average Jeep Cherokee repair costs are 110 € per year. Users calculated Jeep Cherokee 2001 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2700 € cost per year and 0.33 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 54%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 19% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Jeep Cherokee for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Jeep Cherokee prices and costs.

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Jeep Cherokee safety

During safety testing Jeep Cherokee has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Jeep Cherokee is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Jeep Cherokee got one star.

Jeep Cherokee prices

Jeep Cherokee 2001 - 2005 crossover price in Latvia is from 2000 € to 9500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Jeep Cherokee price is very high - Jeep Cherokee is approximately for 24 percents more expensive then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 2001 - 2005 prices). Jeep Cherokee high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Jeep could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.