Jeep Cherokee (KM)

For a complete overview of all Cherokee models, see Jeep Cherokee.

Jeep Cherokee (KM)
Overview
Manufacturer	Jeep (Stellantis)
Model code	KM
Production	August 2025-present
Model years	2026-present
Assembly	Mexico: Toluca (Toluca Car Assembly)(2026) United States: Belvidere, Illinois (BVAP)(2027-)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Platform	STLA Large Transverse
Related	Jeep Wagoneer S Jeep Recon Chrysler Airflow(EV)
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline 2.0 L Hurricane 4 EVO T I4 (2027-) hybrid: 1.6 L EP6CDTX turbo I4
Transmission	eCVT [7]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	113.0 in (2,870 mm)
Length	188.0 in (4,775 mm)
Width	74.7 in (1,897 mm)
Height	67.5 in (1,714 mm)
Curb weight	4,295 lb (1,948 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Jeep Cherokee (KL)

The Jeep Cherokee (model code KM) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the Jeep marque of Stellantis North America, replacing the fifth-generation Cherokee (KL). It occupies a position between the smaller Compass and the larger Grand Cherokee in Jeep's global lineup.

History

Jeep announced and teased the sixth-generation Cherokee (KM) on May 29, 2025, after a 2-year hiatus off sale. ^[8] The Cherokee (KM) was officially unveiled on August 21, 2025, with deliveries scheduled to commenced in late 2025 for the 2026 model year. ^[9] All 2026MY Cherokee (KM) models will be built and assembled in the Toluca Car Assembly plant in Toluca, Mexico. ^[9] However on October 14, 2025, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa announced that as a part of $13 Billion U.S. investment, all 2027MY- Cherokee(KM) models would be produced at the long idled Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois starting in 2027.

Specifications

The first unveiled powertrain is a 1.6 L Prince turbocharged gasoline hybrid paired with two electric motors for a combined output of 213 hp (159 kW), combined with a 1.08 kWh battery. ^[10]

References

1. Markus, Frank (August 21, 2025). "2026 Jeep Cherokee Specs Comparison: Sizing Up This Plus-Size Compact Hybrid SUV". MotorTrend. Retrieved August 25, 2025. The 2026 Jeep Cherokee remains 4.8 inches shorter in length than the average of all the two-row midsize SUVs we rank, and there are way more hybrid competitors in the compact class than there are in midsize, so the rest of our comparisons will be against all-wheel drive compact hybrid SUVs.
2. Fletcher, Graeme (August 21, 2025). "All-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee goes bigger, adds hybrid". Driving.ca. Retrieved August 25, 2025. The compact crossover that pioneered the segment has returned in an all-new form, ready to take on Ford, Toyota, and Honda rivals
3. Capparella, Joey (August 21, 2025). "2026 Jeep Cherokee vs. Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4: Comparing Specs". Car And Driver. Retrieved August 25, 2025. Now available only as a hybrid, the Cherokee faces a wide range of competitors, chief among them the top-selling Honda CR-V Hybrid and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
4. "2026 Jeep Cherokee is the American RAV4 rival we can't have". CarExpert. August 22, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025. Jeep has detailed its new Toyota RAV4-rivalling mid-size hybrid SUV, which won't be coming to Australia.
5. "The 2026 Jeep Cherokee Is a Small Hybrid but a Big Deal". Edmunds. August 22, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025. Jeep is taking another swing at compact crossovers with the new 2026 Cherokee. It's hybrid only, all-wheel drive is standard, starts at a tick under $37,000, and is here to take the fight to the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
6. "2026 Jeep Cherokee First Look: 'Don't Call It A Comeback'". U.S. News. August 22, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025. It's the right time for the new Cherokee to arrive in the brutally competitive compact SUV segment. Not only is the top-selling Toyota RAV4 fully redesigned for 2026, but the Honda CR-V is refreshed for the new model year, and the Mazda CX-5 gets its first major revamp since 2016.
7. Gauthier, Michael (August 21, 2025). "Jeep Cherokee Returns As A Luxurious Hybrid With A Price To Match". Carscoops. US: Carscoops. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
8. Rivard, Guillaume (May 29, 2025). "All-New Jeep Cherokee Teased Ahead of Late 2025 Launch". The Car Guide. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
9. Gauthier, Michael (August 21, 2025). "Jeep Cherokee Returns As A Luxurious Hybrid With A Price To Match | Carscoops". Carscoops. Archived from the original on August 23, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
10. Seibt, Torsten (August 22, 2025). "Der Kult-Jeep kehrt endlich zurück: Jeep Cherokee 2026 Premiere" [The cult Jeep finally returns: Jeep Cherokee 2026 Premiere]. auto motor und sport (in German). Retrieved August 24, 2025.