Jeep Cherokee
KL, 2014–23
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Cherokee, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise.
Tire upgrades, worked out
Trailhawk 2.4 I4, Active Drive Lock (2014-18), 4.083s, from P245/65R17| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R17 | 31.6 in | +1.0 in | 61 mph | 1,355 | 4.3 | Open → |
| 285/70R17 | 32.7 in | +1.6 in | 59 mph | 1,309 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 33x10.50R17 | 33.0 in | +1.7 in | 58 mph | 1,298 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.0 in | +1.7 in | 58 mph | 1,298 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 255/80R17 | 33.1 in | +1.8 in | 58 mph | 1,295 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 285/75R17 | 33.8 in | +2.1 in | 57 mph | 1,266 | 4.88 | Open → |
| 315/70R17 | 34.4 in | +2.4 in | 56 mph | 1,246 | 4.88 | Open → |
| 35x11.50R17 | 35.0 in | +2.7 in | 55 mph | 1,223 | 4.88 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R17 | 35.0 in | +2.7 in | 55 mph | 1,223 | 4.88 | Open → |
Stock turns 1,450 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
6 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailhawk 2.4 I4, Active Drive Lock (2014-18) | P245/65R17 | 948TE 9-speed automatic | 4.083 | 29.9 · 22.9 · 32.2 | 8.7 in | Use → |
| Trailhawk 3.2 V6, Active Drive Lock | P245/65R17 | 948TE 9-speed automatic | 3.251 / 3.517 | 29.9 · 22.9 · 32.2 | 8.7 in | Use → |
| Trailhawk 2.0 turbo, Active Drive Lock (2019-23) | P245/65R17 | 948TE 9-speed automatic | 3.734 | 29.9 · 22.9 · 32.2 | 8.7 in | Use → |
| Latitude 4x4 Active Drive II (2014-18) | 225/60R17 | 948TE 9-speed automatic | 3.251 / 3.517 / 3.734 | 21 · 21.7 · 27.3 | 8.2 in | Use → |
| Latitude / Latitude Plus 4x4 Active Drive II (2019-23) | 225/65R17 | 948TE 9-speed automatic | 3.517 / 3.734 | 21 · 21.7 · 27.3 | 8.2 in | Use → |
| Limited 4x4 Active Drive II | 225/55R18 | 948TE 9-speed automatic | 3.251 / 3.517 / 3.734 | 21 · 21.7 · 27.3 | 7.2 in | Use → |
Size
- Wheelbase
- 107 in
- Front overhang
- 39.4 in
- Rear overhang
- 36.6 in
- Height
- 66 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- 225/55R18, 225/60R17, 225/65R17, P245/65R17
Transmissions and low range
- 948TE 9-speed automatic
- 4.71 · 2.84 · 1.91 · 1.38 · 1 · 0.81 · 0.7 · 0.58 · 0.48
- Low range, active drive lock
- 2.92:1
- Low range, active drive ii
- 2.92:1
Axles
- Front
- Transverse FWD transaxle diff with two-speed PTU
- Rear
- Rear drive module (mechanical locker on Active Drive Lock)
- 3.251 ratio
- Trailhawk 3.2 V6, Active Drive Lock, Latitude 4x4 Active Drive II (2014-18), Limited 4x4 Active Drive II
- 3.517 ratio
- Trailhawk 3.2 V6, Active Drive Lock, Latitude 4x4 Active Drive II (2014-18), Latitude / Latitude Plus 4x4 Active Drive II (2019-23), Limited 4x4 Active Drive II
- 3.734 ratio
- Trailhawk 2.0 turbo, Active Drive Lock (2019-23), Latitude 4x4 Active Drive II (2014-18), Latitude / Latitude Plus 4x4 Active Drive II (2019-23), Limited 4x4 Active Drive II
- 4.083 ratio
- Trailhawk 2.4 I4, Active Drive Lock (2014-18)
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 12.99 in, 330 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 60.2 mm
- Rear rotor
- 10.94 in, 278 mm
- Rear
- disc (solid, 278 x 12 mm)
Suspension
- Front
- MacPherson strut IFS
- Rear
- independent multi-link, coil springs
- Rear layout
- Independent
Fuel economy
- EPA highway
- 27 mpg
- Rated years
- 2014–2023, 4WD
Every calculator, set up for the Cherokee
Source: media.stellantisnorthamerica.com. PTU and rear drive module ratios are matched to the transaxle; no aftermarket regear exists, so tire size is the only gearing change.
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