The Jeep Cherokee (model code KM) is a compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the Jeep marque of Stellantis North America, replacing the fifth-generation Cherokee (KL). It occupies a position between the smaller Compass and the larger Grand Cherokee in Jeep's global lineup.
History Jeep announced and teased the sixth-generation Cherokee (KM) on May 29, 2025, after a 2-year hiatus off sale. The Cherokee (KM) was officially unveiled on August 21, 2025, with deliveries scheduled to commenced in late 2025 for the 2026 model year. All model year 2026 Cherokee KM models will be built and assembled in the Toluca Car Assembly plant in Toluca, Mexico.
However on October 14, 2025, a Stellantis press release stated that as a part of a $13 billion U.S. investment, "Stellantis intends to invest more than $600 million to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant to expand production of the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Compass for the U.S. market. With an initial production launch expected in 2027, these actions are anticipated to create around 3,300 new jobs."
Specifications The first unveiled powertrain is a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline hybrid paired with two electric motors for a combined output of , combined with a 1.08 kWh lithium-ion battery.https://www.wardsauto.com/news/jeep-cherokee-returns-for-2026-as-hybrid-only/778681/ The 1.6L is based on the latest iterations of the Prince engine originally designed by PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW, and is produced at FCA's Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan. The sole transmission offered is a two-motor electric continuously variable transmission (eCVT) supplied by BluE Nexus, a Japanese supplier affiliated with Toyota.https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/10/stellantis-jeep-hybrid-toyota-bosch.html Suspension modules are supplied by ZF Chassis Modules Inc., a joint venture between ZF and Foxconn. https://www.crainsdetroit.com/manufacturing-logistics/automotive/cdb-supplier-lawsuit-stellantis-zf-chassis-20260327/https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/jeep-cherokee-production-halted-over-supplier-dispute-7fd59a2b
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