Overview
- The all-new 2026 Cherokee returns after a multi-year hiatus with a 1.6‑liter turbo hybrid, built in Mexico with its engine assembled in Michigan and standard four-wheel drive.
- Jeep cites 210 hp, 230 lb‑ft, a claimed 37 mpg combined (6.3 L/100 km), up to 3,500 lb of towing, a 0.335 drag coefficient, and roughly 30% more cargo space than the prior generation.
- Vehicles are arriving at U.S. dealerships as Stellantis targets a roughly 25% retail sales increase in 2026 to 1.15 million vehicles, with Cherokee positioned as the lead volume driver.
- U.S. pricing spans roughly $37,000 to $46,000, with the $39,995 Laredo projected to account for about 36% of sales; Canadian pricing runs from $42,290 to $56,290 before taxes.
- Early test drives report responsive handling but note CVT lag under hard throttle and observed fuel use higher than Jeep’s claim in some real‑world driving.