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2026 Jeep Cherokee Leak: First Look, Electric Range & Price Details

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After a three-year absence, the Jeep Cherokee nameplate is officially staging a comeback for the 2026 model year, and early details reveal a family SUV that blends retro charisma with cutting-edge electrification. Return to boxy roots, modernized Early images released by Jeep show a more upright, square-jawed profile that pays homage to the beloved XJ while slotting dimensionally between today’s Compass and Grand Cherokee. Designers have widened the seven-slot grille, tucked LED headlamps into slim housings, and increased ground clearance to emphasize off-road credibility. Electrified powertrains—including first Cherokee 4xe Jeep confirms the new Cherokee will ride on the flexible STLA Large architecture, enabling multiple propulsion options. Expect a standard 2.0-liter turbo-four, an optional 4xe plug-in hybrid pairing that engine with dual electric motors for around 35 miles of EV-only range, and, according to insiders, the possibility of a high-output Hurricane inline-six in upper trims. A full battery-electric variant is rumored for 2027, but Jeep has not yet confirmed timing. Trail-rated capability intact True to the badge, a Trailhawk model will return with locking rear differential, 31-inch all-terrain tires, steel skid plates, and an updated Selec-Terrain system that now integrates electric torque vectoring for improved crawl control. Jeep targets a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lbs—tops among compact/mid-size crossovers. Tech-rich cabin Inside, the 2026 Cherokee adopts a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Over-the-air update capability allows future feature upgrades, including Jeep’s Highway Assist hands-free driving software. Sustainable seating materials and bronze accent trim aim to elevate perceived quality without abandoning the model’s rugged ethos. Production, release date, and pricing MoparInsiders reports that assembly will begin in Q3 2025, with first customer deliveries landing before year-end. Jeep insiders tell Car and Driver to expect MSRPs starting “just north of $31,000,” stretching to roughly $42,000 for a loaded Trailhawk or Overland. Market outlook With electrified efficiency, true off-road hardware, and a nostalgic design, the 2026 Cherokee is positioned to claw back shoppers lost to the Ford Bronco Sport, Toyota RAV4, and Subaru Outback. Jeep will reveal final specs and EPA figures later this year, but early buzz suggests the Cherokee’s rebirth could be the brand’s most anticipated launch since the Wrangler 4xe.

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