Jeep Cherokee 2001–2004 car dimensions: 4430 mm long, 1819 mm wide and 1801 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,867 kg. Braked towing is 2,268 kg.
The cabin seats five with supportive front buckets and a 65/35 split-folding rear bench that folds in one motion. Manual air conditioning is standard on Limited and Renegade grades and optional on Sport. Cruise control is standard on Limited and Renegade, optional on Sport. Dual front airbags are standard. side-curtain airbags and ABS are optional. Power windows, locks, and keyless entry come standard on higher grades. No touchscreen, reversing camera, parking sensors, or advanced driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
Cargo volume measures 29 cubic feet behind the rear seats and expands to 69 cubic feet with the seats folded. The rear swing gate and flip-up glass ease loading. Recessed tie-down bars and side D-rings secure loads. An optional cargo cover and 12-volt outlet are available in the rear.
Maximum braked towing reaches 5000 pounds when fitted with the 3.7-liter V6, automatic transmission, and Trailer Tow Group. That group adds a Class III hitch, wiring harness, and heavy-duty engine cooling. Manual-transmission V6 models tow up to 3500 pounds. four-cylinder models are limited to 2000 pounds. Unbraked towing is rated at 750 kilograms. Payload capacity is 1150 pounds including occupants and cargo.
The Off-Road Group adds skid plates, tow hooks, Trac-Lok differential, and heavy-duty cooling on 4WD models. Progressive-rate rear springs help maintain ride height when loaded. The vehicle suits light work and trailer duty when properly equipped but lacks reinforced suspension as standard equipment.
Front bucket seats offer good lateral and thigh support with high backs on base models or low backs on higher grades. Power adjustment for the driver is available on Limited, with heated front seats optional there too. A power tilt-and-slide sunroof with express-open is available. The cabin feels roomy for its size with solid headroom and a practical 65/35 split rear bench that folds for cargo. Cloth or optional leather trim keeps it straightforward and durable for daily use and light trails.
Fuel tank holds 18.5 gallons.
Standard next-generation multistage front airbags.
Supplemental side-curtain airbags available.
ABS available, standard on higher trims and later models.
NHTSA frontal ratings 5 stars driver / 4 stars passenger. side 5 stars. rollover 2 stars.
Euro NCAP 3-star adult occupant rating.
The fuel tank capacity is listed at 18.5 gallons across petrol and diesel variants. Regular unleaded is specified for the petrol engines.
Factory service intervals call for oil and filter changes every 3000 miles or three months under normal driving. Check fluids, belts, brakes and tires at regular points as outlined in the schedule.
Standard safety kit centres on multistage front airbags tuned for off-road use so they do not deploy on rough ground. Side curtains are optional or standard depending on market and grade. ABS with electronic brake-force distribution appears on Limited and becomes wider standard later. Crash results show strong frontal and side scores from NHTSA but a low rollover rating. Euro NCAP awarded three stars for adult protection.
Living with the car means watching for typical age-related wear on suspension bushes and electrics. Keep up with scheduled fluid changes for the transfer case and differentials on 4x4 models to maintain capability.
Length 4430 mm, Width 1819 mm, Height 1801 mm, Wheelbase 2649 mm (Cherokee 2001–2004)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2002 Jeep Liberty brochure, autoevolution and auto-data.net.