Engine Capacity Rating
2.4 L - 3.2 L
Fuel Economy Rating
9.9 Km/L - 10.9 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
184 BHP - 272 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Assembly
2.4 L - 3.2 L
Odometer Mileage
9.9 Km/L - 10.9 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
184 BHP - 272 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Torque Output
234 Nm - 324 Nm
Engine Capacity Rating
2.4 L - 3.2 L
Acceleration Performance
8.4 sec - 11 sec
Drivetrain Type
All Wheel Drive
cylinders
6
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The Jeep Cherokee is a mid-size SUV that bridges the gap between everyday crossover comfort and genuine off-road capability — a combination few rivals at this price point can match. The 2026 range starts from AED 100,000, giving buyers a capable five-seat SUV with authentic trail credentials from the entry level.
The base 2.4L Sport trim runs a 2.4 L engine producing 184 BHP, paired with a nine-speed Automatic, and delivers 10.9 Km/L on a mixed cycle. The step-up 3.2L Trailhawk justifies its AED 130,000 price tag with a larger displacement engine, Jeep's Selec-Terrain system with a dedicated Rock mode, skid plates, and raised ride height — meaningfully more truck than the entry variant. Both seat 5 across two rows with a well-proportioned boot for the class.
Pros: the 3.2L Trailhawk is one of the few mid-size SUVs under AED 130,000 with a factory-rated off-road package that can tackle graded desert tracks and light wadi runs without modification. Cabin refinement is well above what older Cherokee generations offered, and the nine-speed automatic keeps highway cruising quiet. Cons: the nine-speed gearbox can feel indecisive in stop-start traffic — a known characteristic of this pairing. The infotainment system is functional but lags behind the polished setups found in the Tiguan or Sportage. Resale performance has historically trailed Korean and German rivals in the UAE market.
Used Cherokee listings are currently sparse on CarSwitch, suggesting demand absorbs supply reasonably well in this segment. Resale performance trails class leaders like the Tucson and Tiguan, so buyers prioritising lowest total cost of ownership should factor that in when comparing against Korean alternatives.
Buyers cross-shopping the Cherokee typically also consider the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Volkswagen Tiguan — all five-seat mid-size SUVs in a similar price bracket. The Cherokee wins on off-road hardware and brand heritage; the Tucson and Sportage generally offer more technology per dirham and stronger resale values, while the Tiguan leads on interior quality and driving refinement.