Jeep Cherokee debuts new 213hp hybrid powertrain

About 3 months after the new-gen Jeep Cherokee was unveiled, the American brand has now revealed details about the SUV’s hybrid powertrain. The 213hp petrol-electric system comprises a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine and two battery-driven electric motors.

1. Cherokee SUV is the first to use Stellantis’ new hybrid powertrain
2. Claimed to deliver over 800km of range on a single tank
3. Level 2 ADAS, 10.25-inch digital driver display, 12.3-inch infotainment standard

Jeep Cherokee hybrid powertrain

Total system output is 213hp and 312Nm

The Jeep Cherokee is the first model to utilise the new hybrid powertrain made by parent company Stellantis; the petrol-electric propulsion system is produced at the Dundee engine plant in Michigan, US. While Jeep has yet to reveal the exact specifications of the petrol engine, electric motors and battery capacity, the brand has said that the combined output is 213hp and 312Nm of torque. The Cherokee hybrid is claimed to go over 800km on a single tank of petrol.

The Cherokee is equipped with the Jeep Active Drive 4x4 system and has four traction modes – Auto, Sport, Snow and Sand/Mud. Jeep claims approach, departure and breakover angles of 19.6 degrees, 29.4 degrees and 18.8 degrees, respectively, along with 203mm of ground clearance.

Jeep Cherokee interior and features

360-degree camera, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats among optional features

Black interior is standard.

While Jeep had shown the new Cherokee’s exterior in May, it has now also revealed the interior and the list of features and safety kit on offer. All trims of the Cherokee get a black interior that contrasts with a dual-tone dashboard, while mid-spec Laredo and top-spec Limited and Overland trims have white upholstery and door trim as an optional extra. All trims also get a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen that runs Jeep’s latest Uconnect 5 software, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keyless entry and go, automatic wipers and in-car connectivity tech.

Optional features on the new Cherokee include a dual-pane sunroof, gesture-controlled tailgate with height adjust, a 360-degree camera, a digital rearview mirror, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats and a premium audio system.

White interior is an optional extra.

Jeep has announced prices and confirmed delivery dates in its home market – Limited and Overland trims will arrive in US dealerships late this year, while the entry-level Cherokee trim and Laredo will be available from early 2026. However, Jeep India is unlikely to bring the new Cherokee to our shores. Here, it sells the Compass, Meridian, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler.