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Jeep Cherokee Returns and 650-HP Recon EV Headline Jeep’s 85th Anniversary at New York Auto Show

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee returns as a hybrid starting at $36,995 and the all-electric Recon delivers 650 hp for $65,000 at the New York Auto Show.

2017 Jeep Cherokee: Modern look, respect for the past

Jeep celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2016. A year earlier, the compact Jeep Cherokee replaced the Liberty in midseason. It continues the sport utility vehicle’s extended celebration and legacy as the modern version of the original WWII vehicle. For 2017, the Cherokee remains primarily the same as last year’s model. It also had a midseason addition last year with the top-end of five trims, the Overland. It joins the Latitude, Limited, Sport and Trailhawk. Key Takeaways Test car: the Overland, the top of five trims, with a 3.2-liter, 24-valve V6 making 271 horsepower and a nine-speed automatic. $37,695 MSRP and $41,975 as tested. 0-60 mph in 8.0 seconds. 18 mpg city, 26 highway and 21 combined. Towing: 4,500 pounds. Ride: