Jeep Cherokee · Elgin CDJR · Streamwood, IL
Jeep Cherokee Horsepower
How much horsepower does the Jeep Cherokee have? Here are the engine, hybrid system and four-wheel-drive figures from Jeep's 2026 Cherokee and 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk specification sheets.
210 hppeak combined power
230 lb-ftpeak combined torque
177 hp1.6L turbo engine alone (SAE net)
3,500 lbstow capacity
The short answer
Jeep lists one powertrain for the Cherokee, standard on all models: a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder hybrid with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT). Total powertrain output is 210 hp peak combined power and 230 lb-ft peak combined torque. The gas engine on its own is rated at 177 hp (SAE net) at 5,500 rpm. The 2026 Cherokee and 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk sheets list the same figures.
Jeep Cherokee engine and horsepower
Jeep lists the 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder as standard on all models, so horsepower does not change by trim. Here is what the specification sheets list for the gas engine:
| Specification | 1.6-liter turbo I-4 (hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Availability | Standard on all models |
| Type | Inline four-cylinder, turbocharged |
| Displacement | 1.6 liters |
| Power (SAE net) | 177 hp (132 kW) at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) at 2,000-3,500 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Max. engine speed | 6,500 rpm, electronically limited |
| Construction | Aluminum block and aluminum heads |
From Jeep's 2026 Cherokee specifications (Stellantis Media spec sheet 27007) and 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk specifications (spec sheet 28071), read November 11, 2026. Torque rpm range as printed on the 2027 sheet. Jeep says specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
Hybrid system: 210 hp combined
The Cherokee's headline number is its total powertrain output. Both sheets list a power-split hybrid transmission (eCVT), standard on all models, and a 400-volt battery pack that is charged by brake regeneration.
| Specification | 2026 Cherokee | 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk |
|---|---|---|
| Peak combined power | 210 hp (154 kW) | 210 hp (154 kW) |
| Peak combined torque | 230 lb-ft (312 Nm) | 230 lb-ft (312 Nm) |
| Transmission | eCVT, power-split hybrid | eCVT, power-split hybrid |
| Final drive ratio | 4.518 | 4.44 |
| Hybrid battery | 400-volt, 1.03 kWh | 400-volt, 1.08 kWh |
| Battery charging | Brake regeneration | Brake regeneration |
From Jeep's 2026 Cherokee (spec sheet 27007) and 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk (spec sheet 28071) specifications, read November 11, 2026.
Four-wheel drive
Both sheets list the Cherokee as transverse front engine, 4x4, with a fully disconnecting 4x2 mode and automatic 4x4 engagement. The 2026 Cherokee sheet lists Jeep Active Drive I; the 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk sheet lists Jeep Active Drive II with a 2-speed transfer case, a 2.92 low range ratio, a 37.5 crawl ratio and an electronically actuated mechanical rear locker.
From Jeep's 2026 Cherokee (spec sheet 27007) and 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk (spec sheet 28071) specifications, read November 11, 2026.
Fuel, fuel economy and towing
Jeep lists regular unleaded 87 octane fuel and a 3,500-lb. tow capacity on both sheets. EPA fuel economy differs by model:
| Specification | 2026 Cherokee | 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane | Regular unleaded, 87 octane |
| EPA fuel economy (city / hwy / combined) | 39 / 35 / 37 mpg | 33 / 29 / 31 mpg |
| Tow capacity | 3,500 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.7 quarts (4.6 liters) | 4.7 quarts (4.6 liters) |
From Jeep's 2026 Cherokee (spec sheet 27007) and 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk (spec sheet 28071) specifications, read November 11, 2026. Your own vehicle's labels and owner's manual are the authority for your vehicle.
Cherokee service at Elgin CDJR
Our Jeep service center works on the Jeep Cherokee. Our service department is open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed Sunday. Get directions.
Jeep Cherokee Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Jeep Cherokee have?
Jeep lists 210 hp peak combined power and 230 lb-ft peak combined torque for the 2026 Cherokee and 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk's 1.6-liter turbo hybrid powertrain. The gas engine alone is rated at 177 hp (SAE net).
Does horsepower change by Cherokee trim?
No. Jeep's spec sheets list the 1.6-liter turbo engine and the hybrid eCVT as standard on all models, so the output is the same across trims.
Is the Jeep Cherokee a hybrid?
Yes. Jeep's 2026 and 2027 spec sheets list a 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder with a power-split hybrid transmission and a 400-volt battery pack charged by brake regeneration.
What transmission does the Jeep Cherokee have?
An electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT), a power-split hybrid transmission, standard on all models.
Does the Jeep Cherokee need premium gas?
No. Jeep lists regular unleaded 87 octane for the Cherokee.
What are your service hours?
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are closed Sunday.
Bring your Cherokee to Streamwood
Visit Elgin CDJR at 1500 W. Lake St. in Streamwood.
Sources
Engine, hybrid system, 4x4, fuel, mpg and towing figures are from Jeep's 2026 Cherokee and 2027 Cherokee Trailhawk specification sheets on the Stellantis North America media site, read November 11, 2026. Our service hours are from our own website, checked the same day. Photo is illustrative.
- 2026 Jeep Cherokee specifications (spec sheet 27007), Stellantis North America media site (Jeep), read November 11, 2026
- 2027 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk specifications (spec sheet 28071), Stellantis North America media site (Jeep), read November 11, 2026
- Jeep service center page: service hours, Elgin CDJR, read November 11, 2026