Jeep Cherokee KK

Jeep Cherokee KK
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The Jeep Cherokee KK (2008–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 14 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: KK · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,490 mm RDW4,473–4,493 mm
Width1,790–1,839 mm Traficom1,839–1,857 mm
Height1,623–1,870 mm Traficom1,811–1,902 mm
Wheelbase2,690 mm RDW2,695 mm
Front track1,549–1,586 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,549–1,584 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,910–1,960 kg RDW1,808–2,168 kg
Mass in running order2,010–2,060 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight2,520–2,540 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,600–2,800 kg ASTRA–
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Performance
Top speed193 km/h RDW–
Torque314–460 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/65R17, 235/70R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older65.7% (63.3–68.0)69.2%1,550

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes44.1%36.4%
Suspension40.6%41.6%
Lights and electrics33.0%28.8%
Tyres24.6%31.2%
Body, chassis and structure16.6%18.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)16.1%11.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 14 versions of the Jeep Cherokee KK

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European Union 8 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20132.8 L147 kW (200 PS)Diesel201–206 g/km1,339
20132.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel142 g/km65
20132.0 L–Other fuel141 g/km54
2010–2012––Diesel213–249 g/km422
20112.8 L130 kW (177 PS)Diesel241 g/km88
20102.8 L–Diesel235 g/km2,428
20103.7 L–Petrol293 g/km172
20102.8 L–Diesel253 g/km38

United Kingdom 6 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2009–20102.82.8 LDiesel6-speed manual8.4 L/100 km NEDC222 g/km
2009–20102.82.8 LDiesel5-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC242 g/km
20102.8 CRD2.8 LDiesel6-speed manual8.3 L/100 km NEDC217 g/km
20102.8 CRD2.8 LDiesel5-speed automatic8.9 L/100 km NEDC235 g/km
2008–20092.8 (no DPF)2.8 LDiesel6-speed manual8.6–10.7 L/100 km NEDC222–228 g/km
2008–20092.8 Auto (no DPF)2.8 LDiesel5-speed automatic9.4–11.7 L/100 km NEDC242–250 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.