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2022 Jeep Cherokee

Trailhawk 4WD

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What the Trailhawk adds over the Cherokee X

SpecCherokee XTrailhawk
Curb weight (maximum)3960 lbs4250 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3960 lbs4250 lbs
MPG (city)19 mpg18 mpg
MPG (combined)22 mpg21 mpg
MPG (highway)27 mpg24 mpg
Overall height66.2 in67.8 in
Overall length183.1 in182.9 in
Overall width73.2 in74.9 in
Final drive ratio3.33.5
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)18.9 ft19.1 ft
Wheel materialBlack painted aluminumPainted diamond-cut aluminum
Wheelbase106.6 in107.1 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 7-in. multi-view, full-color TFT cluster display, Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter), Grille — Accent color surround, Hill-descent Control (HDC), Jeep Active Drive II, two-speed power transfer unit (PTU) 4WD, Jeep Active Drive Lock, Passive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start, Rear fascia skid plate applique, USB — dual USB port, rear of console (charge only), Wheels — 17-in. painted diamond-cut aluminum

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter330 mm
Front brake typevented rotor with single-piston floating caliper
Rear brake diameter278 mm
Rear brake typesolid rotor with single-piston floating caliper
Parking brake typeElectric motor on caliper

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row54.7 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row25.8 cu-ft
Total interior volume128 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandSiriusXM Guardian
Connected services trial (standard tier)12 months

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8.7 in
Overall height67.8 in
Overall length182.9 in
Overall width74.9 in
Wheelbase107.1 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count6
Engine displacement3239 cc
Fuel injection systemSequential multiport electronic returnless
Engine type (full description)3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 60-degree V-type liquid-cooled DOHC with ESS
Valve configurationDOHC

Engine Output

Horsepower271 hp
Torque239 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)18 mpg
MPG (combined)21 mpg
MPG (highway)24 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity15.9 gal

Headroom

Front headroom39.4 in
Second-row headroom38.5 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.1 in
Second-row legroom40.3 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room57.6 in
Second-row shoulder room55.1 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric power rack and pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)19.1 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMcPherson strut long travel coil springs one-piece steel sub-frame aluminum lower control arms stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeFour link rear suspension with trailing arm aluminum lateral links isolated high-strength steel rear cradle coil springs stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire sizeP245/65R17 OWL All-terrain

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.5
Transmission speeds9
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4250 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4250 lbs
Payload capacity1000 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialPainted diamond-cut aluminum
Wheel width7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety18 std · 6 opt

  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go (packaged with Technology Group) optional
  • Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
  • Rear Cross Path detection
  • Air bags — advanced multistage for driver and front passenger
  • LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
  • ParkView rear backup camera and park assist with dynamic grid lines

Infotainment8 std · 4 opt

  • Media center — audio input jack, USB port
  • SiriusXM Guardian — includes one-year trial subscription
  • SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription
  • Speakers — Six
  • USB charge port in console
  • USB port in media center

Convenience4 std · 4 opt

  • Hands-free power liftgate (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group and Limited Elite Group) optional
  • Passive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start
  • Remote start system
  • Keyless entry with panic button
  • Power outlets — 12-volt auxiliary in cargo area and instrument panel
  • Comfort/Convenience Group — includes security alarm, hands-free power liftgate, auto-dimming rearview mirror and universal garage door opener optional

Climate2 std · 0 opt

  • Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter)
  • Jeep Air System

Seating6 std · 2 opt

  • Heated front seats
  • Power eight-way driver and power driver lumbar adjuster
  • Seats, rear — 60/40 folding
  • Cloth/premium vinyl bucket seats
  • Manual six-way passenger seat
  • Power driver lumbar adjuster

Interior8 std · 3 opt

  • Heated steering wheel
  • Rearview, auto-dimming (packaged with Comfort/Convenience Group) optional
  • 7-in. multi-view, full-color TFT cluster display
  • Consoles — Full-length, front floor
  • Cup holders
  • Premium-wrapped steering wheel

Exterior22 std · 3 opt

  • Sunroof — CommandView dual-pane panoramic sunroof (full-power front and fixed rear) optional
  • LED low/high beam headlamps
  • Deep-tint glass
  • Dual rear exhaust with bright tips (included with 3.2-liter and 2.0-liter engines)
  • Fascias — Accent/body color
  • Fog lamps

Powertrain5 std · 0 opt

  • Selec-Terrain traction management system — up to five traction control settings with floor dial (4x4 models only)
  • 3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 with variable-valve timing with engine stop-start (ESS) — Nine-speed automatic
  • Engine stop-start (ESS)
  • Jeep Active Drive II, two-speed power transfer unit (PTU) 4WD
  • Jeep Active Drive Lock

Chassis1 std · 0 opt

  • Suspension — Off-Road

Cargo1 std · 1 opt

  • Trailer Tow Group — includes heavy-duty engine cooling, transmission auxiliary oil cooler, Class III hitch receiver, four- and seven-pin trailer-tow wiring harness and full-size spare tire optional
  • Cargo area — includes eight cargo tie-down loops

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Cherokee. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Trailhawk

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk add over the Cherokee X?

Against the Cherokee X, 10 features become standard that the Cherokee X does not and 12 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.