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Jeep Revives Cherokee for 2026 With Two-Motor Hybrid, From $37,000

U.S.-built propulsion with Mexico assembly anchors a staggered rollout.

Overview

  • The new 1.6-liter turbo hybrid pairs two electric motors for a combined 210 hp and an estimated 37 mpg with more than 500 miles of range.
  • Standard Active Drive I all-wheel drive features rear-axle disconnect and Selec-Terrain modes, with claimed best-in-class approach/departure angles of 19.6/29.4 degrees and 8 inches of ground clearance.
  • U.S. pricing starts at $37,000 including destination, with trims spanning Cherokee, Laredo, Limited, and Overland.
  • Limited and Overland arrive in late 2025, with the entry Cherokee and Laredo following in early 2026.
  • Propulsion is produced at StellantisDundee Engine Plant in Michigan and final assembly is at the Toluca plant in Mexico, with this generation not destined for the UK and Australia unconfirmed.