JEEP XJ CHEROKEE
XJ CHEROKEE 1984 - 1987
XJ CHEROKEE 1988 - 1996
XJ CHEROKEE 1997 - 2002
ASSEMBLY : Toledo, OH, USA
UNITS PRODUCED : 2,880,000
PREDECESSOR : SJ Cherokee
SUCCESSOR : ZJ Grand Cherokee
BASE MODEL : None
SUB-MODEL : XJ Wagoneer
The XJ Cherokee was the first non-military off-road vehicle featuring a fully integrated body-and-frame design. It continued the nameplate of the original SJ Wagoneer, but the XJ was smaller and lighter thanks to a ladder-boxed chassis combined with a monocoque unit. The XJ was offered in a 2-door and 4-door version, each having the same wheelbase and track measurements. Jeep initially marketed the XJ as a 'Sportwagon', and throughout the years it spawned many competitors due to its versatility and popularity.
GRILLES
XJ 10-Slot Grille
(1984-1987)
10-slot, metal grille with squared headlights
Related Model(s): XJ Cherokee (1984-1987), MJ Comanche (1985-1986)
XJ 8-Slot Grille
(1988-1996)
Horizontal slot, metal grille with dual-squared headlights
Related Model(s): XJ Cherokee (1988-1996), MJ Comanche (1988-1992)
XJ 7-Slot Grille
(1997-2002)
7-slot, metal grille with squared headlights
Related Model(s): XJ Cherokee (1997-2002)
WHEELS
Standard Wheel
(1987 - 2006)
Turbine Wheel
(1984 - 1996)
Model(s): XJ Cherokee (1984-1996), MJ Comanche (1985-1986)
YJ 8-Spoke Wheel
(1984 - 1990)
Model(s): YJ Wrangler (1987-1990), XJ Cherokee (1984-1986)
5-Star Wheel
(1987 - 1996)
Model(s): YJ Wrangler (1987-1996), XJ Cherokee (1987-1996)
Snowflake Wheel
(1987 - 1996)
Model(s): YJ Wrangler (1992-1996), XJ Cherokee (1987-1996)
Teardrop Wheel
(1997 - 2002)
Model(s): XJ Cherokee (1997-2002)
5-Spoke Wheel
(1987 - 2006)
BADGING
Jeep Metal Stamp, Grille
Cherokee Medallion, Fenderside, Tailgate
Cherokee Medallion, Fenderside, Tailgate
Cherokee Chief Decal, Doorside
Cherokee Decal, Fenderside
Pioneer Medallion, Fenderside
Laredo Medallion, Fenderside
Limited Medallion, Fenderside
Briarwood Medallion, Fenderside
4X4 Medallion, Rear Fenderside
Limited Decal, Hoodside
Sport Decal, Fenderside
Limited Decal, Fenderside
Selec-Trac Medallion, Tailgate
Command-Trac Medallion, Tailgate
4.0 Litre Medallion, Tailgate
SPECS
JEEP XJ Cherokee SPECS
MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 165.3
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 70.5
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH): 66.0
WHEELBASE (WB): 101.5
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 59.0
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 3,350 lbs
SPARE LOCATION: Spare in Trunk
CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 8.3
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 42°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 19°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 29°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Front Coil Spring, Rear Leaf Spring
All specifications refer to original stock versions
All dimensions shown in inches
Drawn by Christopher James Botham
