Jeep Cherokee 1996 XJ

This generation of Jeep Cherokee XJ (facelift model) has been produced from January, 1996 to December, 2001. We can provide information about 8 modifications of this generation. 1996 Jeep Cherokee is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (5 versions) and classical rear wheel drive (3 versions).

This Jeep is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 2.5 to 4.0 litres and power of from 118 to 192 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.5 litres and power of 116 HP.
The car is available with both manual (6 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Jeep Cherokee 1996 XJ average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 10.1 to 14 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 9.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Jeep Cherokee 1996 XJ petrol engine version is Jeep Cherokee 2.5 i SE, consuming 10.1 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Jeep Cherokee real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 19 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +26% for petrol engines and +12% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Jeep Cherokee modification.

Jeep Cherokee 1996 XJ CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 272 to 334 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 254 grams per kilometer. From Jeep Cherokee with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Jeep Cherokee 2.5i which produces an average of 272 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.1 seconds has Jeep Cherokee 4.0i version, conversely the tardiest one is Jeep Cherokee 2.5i reaching this speed only in 13 seconds. The maximum top speed is 180 km/h for the 4.0 petrol 6-cylinder 178 hp version (Jeep Cherokee 4.0i).

Lenght of Jeep Cherokee is 425 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Jeep Cherokee is about 5 cm longer than Toyota RAV4, but 28 cm shorter than Honda CR-V. Jeep Cherokee gross weight is from 2087 to 2230 kg (depending on modification), which is about 17 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.

This Jeep is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 3600 €. According to user reviews, average Jeep Cherokee repair costs are 220 € per year. Users calculated Jeep Cherokee 1996 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2800 € cost per year and 0.22 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 58%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% 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 prices

Jeep Cherokee 1996 - 2001 crossover price in Latvia is from 1100 € to 6000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Jeep Cherokee price is entirely high - Jeep Cherokee is approximately for 38 percents more expensive then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 1996 - 2001 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.