New Jeep Cherokee · Elgin CDJR · Streamwood, IL
New Jeep Cherokee for Sale near Elgin, IL
The Cherokee is back as a hybrid-only midsize SUV: a 1.6L turbo four and two electric motors make 210 hp, every one has 4x4, and the EPA rates it at 39 city, 35 highway and 37 combined mpg. The 2026 Cherokee starts at $35,000 MSRP, and the 2027 adds a Trail Rated Trailhawk. Shop it at Elgin CDJR in Streamwood, near Elgin.
Choosing a Cherokee
Every Cherokee shares the hybrid powertrain, Active Drive I 4x4 and a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and none needs to be plugged in. The base Cherokee covers the essentials, the Laredo adds comfort features, the Limited and Overland step up in materials and wheels, and the Altitude versions add gloss-black styling. New for 2027, the Trailhawk adds a two-speed power transfer unit with a 37.5:1 crawl ratio, a 1-inch lift, skid plates and 24 inches of water fording.
Jeep Cherokee photos
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Jeep Cherokee videos
Jeep Cherokee exterior colors
Dealer.com manufacturer color images for the Jeep Cherokee. Color availability depends on trim and model year; the window sticker lists the exact color of each vehicle in stock.
Jeep Cherokee trims and starting prices
Cherokee
2026 from $35,000 | 2027 from $35,130
17-inch wheels, the 12.3-inch screen, Active Drive I 4x4 and Level 2 Active Driving Assist.
Laredo
2026 from $38,000
The step-up trim with added comfort features.
Laredo Altitude
New for 2027
18-inch gloss-black wheels, black accents, and leatherette and suede seats.
Limited
2026 from $40,000
18-inch wheels and more premium materials.
Limited Altitude
2026 from $40,595
18-inch gloss-black wheels and a gloss-black roof and accents.
85th Anniversary Edition
2026 from $40,905
Steel Oxide wheels, Agave Blue badging and Mayan Gold stitching. About the 85th editions
Trailhawk
2027 from $42,630
Trail Rated: two-speed power transfer unit, 37.5:1 crawl ratio, 1-inch lift, skid plates, red tow hooks and all-terrain tires.
Overland
2026 from $43,000
The top comfort trim, on 20-inch wheels.
Base-model and Trailhawk prices are Jeep's; other trims are from Edmunds pricing data, as of October 21, 2026, excluding the $1,995 destination charge, tax, title, license and dealer fees. Jeep has not published every 2027 trim price. Our price on each Cherokee is in the inventory below.
New Jeep Cherokee inventory at Elgin CDJR
Every Jeep Cherokee below is live inventory at Elgin CDJR, with its own photos and current pricing. Use the filters to narrow by trim, color and features, then open a vehicle for its full details.
How the Cherokee hybrid works
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| Gas engine | 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder: 177 hp, 221 lb-ft |
| Electric side | Two electric motors and a 1.03-kWh battery; an eCVT |
| Combined output | 210 hp, 230 lb-ft |
| 4x4 | Jeep Active Drive I with rear-axle disconnect; Selec-Terrain (Auto, Sport, Snow, Sand/Mud) |
| EPA fuel economy | 39 city / 35 highway / 37 combined mpg (2027 Trailhawk: 33 / 29 / 31, per Jeep) |
| Range | 500+ miles on a 13.7-gallon tank (Jeep) |
The Cherokee is a conventional hybrid: it charges its own battery while you drive and never needs to be plugged in.
Space, towing and off-road
| Item | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cargo | 33.6 cu ft behind the rear seat; 68.3 cu ft with it folded |
| Towing | Up to 3,500 lbs with the trailering package |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in (2027 Trailhawk: 9.0 in) |
| Approach / breakover / departure | 19.6 / 18.8 / 29.4 degrees (Trailhawk: 28.8 / 21.9 / 31.8) |
| Water fording | Trailhawk: 24 in |
- Standard 10.25-inch digital cluster and 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Standard Level 2 Active Driving Assist, and Jeep's Connect One service with 10 years of over-the-air updates.
New for 2027, and built in Illinois next
- The 2027 Cherokee keeps the 210-hp hybrid powertrain and adds Laredo Altitude and Limited Altitude trims.
- The Trailhawk returns as the Trail Rated Cherokee, from $44,625 including destination.
- Jeep has announced that the next-generation Cherokee will be built at Belvidere Assembly in Belvidere, Illinois, about 60 miles west of Chicago, with retail production targeted for the second half of 2029. Today's Cherokee is built in Toluca, Mexico.
Want the history of the Cherokee's off-road version? See Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk features, and our 2026 Cherokee screen, phone and camera guide.
Buying a Jeep Cherokee at Elgin CDJR
Test drive
Pick the Jeep Cherokee you want from the inventory above and use the vehicle page to check availability, or contact the sales team. Tell us which one and when you plan to come in.
Value your trade
Get a trade-in value online before you visit with the trade-in form, then have it confirmed in person on the day.
Financing and leasing
Apply for financing online and compare the lease and finance programs on the current offers page. The finance FAQs cover lease vs. buy and credit questions.
Service after the sale
Our Mopar-certified service department handles maintenance, recalls and warranty work on every Jeep Cherokee. Schedule service online.
Elgin CDJR is at 1500 W. Lake St. (U.S. 20) in Streamwood, a short drive from Streamwood, Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Carpentersville and St. Charles. Get directions or contact us to confirm a specific Jeep Cherokee is on the lot before you come in.
Jeep Cherokee FAQ
Is the new Jeep Cherokee a hybrid?
Yes. The 2026 and 2027 Cherokee is hybrid-only, with a 1.6L turbo four and two electric motors making 210 hp and 230 lb-ft combined.
What gas mileage does the Jeep Cherokee get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Cherokee at 39 mpg city, 35 highway and 37 combined, and Jeep quotes more than 500 miles of range per tank.
Do you have to plug in the Jeep Cherokee?
No. It is a conventional hybrid that recharges its small battery as you drive.
Is 4x4 standard on the Jeep Cherokee?
Yes. Every Cherokee has Jeep Active Drive I 4x4 with a rear-axle disconnect. The 2027 Trailhawk adds a two-speed unit with a 37.5:1 crawl ratio.
Is the Cherokee Trailhawk coming back?
Yes, for the 2027 model year, starting at $44,625 including destination. It adds a 1-inch lift, skid plates, all-terrain tires and 24 inches of water fording.
How much can the Jeep Cherokee tow?
Up to 3,500 lbs with the trailering package.
See the Jeep Cherokee at Elgin CDJR
Shop the Cherokees in stock, compare this month's Jeep offers, or contact us to set up a test drive in Streamwood.
Sources
Specifications are from Jeep and Stellantis 2026 and 2027 documents, EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov and trim prices from Jeep and Edmunds, checked on October 21, 2026.
- 2026 Jeep Cherokee specifications, Stellantis North America media
- 2027 Jeep Cherokee: what's new, Stellantis North America media
- 2027 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk (press release), Stellantis North America media
- Next-generation Jeep Cherokee to be built in Belvidere, Illinois, Stellantis North America media
- 2026 Jeep Cherokee EPA record, U.S. EPA and Dept. of Energy, fueleconomy.gov
- 2026 Jeep Cherokee prices by trim, Edmunds
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