2023 Jeep Cherokee
Trailhawk AWD
What the Trailhawk adds over the Altitude LUX
| Spec | Altitude LUX | Trailhawk |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3875 lbs | 4260 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3875 lbs | 4000 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2360 cc | 1995 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential multiport electronic returnless | gdi mpi |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 270 hp |
| Torque | 171 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir2 I-4 with ESS | 2.0-liter GMET4 I-4 Turbo with ESS |
| Valve configuration | SOHC | DOHC |
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Overall height | 66.2 in | 67.8 in |
| Overall length | 183.1 in | 182.9 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in | 74.9 in |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 BSW All-season | P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.9 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Wheel material | Gloss Black painted aluminum | Diamond-cut aluminum |
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 107.1 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Auto high-beam headlamp control system, Cloth bucket seats with topographic insert, Exhaust System — Dual rear with bright tips, Floor mats — All-weather, Full-size spare tire, Grille — Accent color surround, Hands-free power liftgate (packaged with Elite Group on Altitude LUX), Jeep Active Drive II, two-speed power transfer unit (PTU) 4WD, Jeep Active Drive Lock, Rear fascia skid plate applique, Suspensions — Off-Road, Tires — P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain, Wheels — 17-in. Diamond Cut aluminum
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | vented rotor |
| Rear brake diameter | 278 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid rotor |
| Parking brake type | Electric motor on caliper |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 25.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 128 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | SiriusXM Guardian |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | 67.8 in |
| Overall length | 182.9 in |
| Overall width | 74.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1995 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-liter GMET4 I-4 Turbo with ESS |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 270 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.4 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.3 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power rack and pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.1 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece steel sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, and stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4260 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4000 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1000 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | Diamond-cut aluminum |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety20 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Full-speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
- Rear Cross Path detection
- Air bags — advanced multistage for driver and front passenger
- Air bags — supplemental front-seat side
- Air bags — supplemental side-curtain front/rear
- LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
- ParkView rear backup camera and park assist with dynamic grid lines
- Air bags — supplemental rear side
- Trailer-sway control
- Air bags — driver and passenger-side inflatable knee bolster
- Auto high-beam headlamp control system
- Blind-spot Monitoring
- Electronic stability control — all-speed traction control
- Electronic stability control — includes vehicle stability management system, electronic roll mitigation, all-speed traction control, brake assist and four-channel antilock brake system
- Hill-start Assist
- Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist with Full Stop
- ParkSense front/rear park assist with rear stop
- Security alarm
- Engine immobilizer
Infotainment10 std · 1 opt
- Media center — audio input jack, USB port
- SiriusXM Guardian — includes one-year trial subscription
- SiriusXM Radio — includes six-month trial subscription
- SiriusXM Traffic Plus — includes five-year trial subscription
- SiriusXM Travel Link — includes five-year trial subscription
- Speakers — Six
- USB charge port in console
- USB port in media center
- USB — dual USB port, rear of console (charge only)
- Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display
- Alpine premium audio system with nine speakers, subwoofer and 506-watt amplifier (packaged with Elite Group on Altitude LUX and Sun and Sound Group on Trailhawk) optional
Convenience6 std · 1 opt
- Hands-free power liftgate (packaged with Elite Group on Altitude LUX)
- Remote start system
- Keyless entry with panic button
- Passive entry/Keyless Enter 'n Go, push-button start
- Power outlets — 12-volt auxiliary in cargo area and instrument panel
- Universal garage door opener
- Memory system — presets for radio stations, driver's seat and mirrors (packaged with Elite Group on Altitude LUX and Premium Leather Package on Trailhawk) optional
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning — Dual-zone automatic temperature control (includes humidity sensor and premium air filter)
- Jeep Air System
Seating3 std · 3 opt
- Seats, Front — Heated
- Power eight-way driver/passenger seat with two-way lumbar adjuster (included with Premium Leather Group on Trailhawk) optional
- Cloth bucket seats with topographic insert
- Seats, rear — 60/40 folding
- Power eight-way driver/passenger seat with two-way lumbar adjuster optional
- Premium leather-trimmed seating with ventilated Nappa leather (included with Premium Leather Group on Trailhawk) optional
Interior9 std · 0 opt
- Steering Wheel — Heated
- Mirrors — Rearview, auto-dimming
- 7-in. multi-view, full-color TFT cluster display
- Consoles — Full-length, front floor
- Cup holders
- Floor mats — All-weather
- Steering Wheel — Premium-wrapped steering wheel
- Steering Wheel — Tilt/telescoping steering column
- Overhead front with sunglasses storage bin
Exterior23 std · 1 opt
- Sunroof — Dual-pane panoramic sunroof (packaged with Elite Group on Altitude LUX and Sun and Sound Group on Trailhawk) optional
- LED low/high beam headlamps
- Automatic headlamps
- Deep-tint glass
- Exhaust System — Dual rear with bright tips
- Fascia — Accent/body color
- Fuel door — push / push fuel door
- Full-size spare tire
- Grille — Accent color surround
- Headlamp bezels — black
- Headlamps-off time delay
- LED Fog lamps
- LED Taillamps
- LED daytime running headlamps
- Mirrors — Gloss Black
- Mirrors — Power, manual foldaway with heating element, supplemental turn signals and courtesy lamps
- Rain-sensing, automatic — Front
- Rain-sensing, automatic — Rear, with washer
- Rear fascia skid plate applique
- Roof Rails — Gloss Black
- Tires — P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain
- Wheels — 17-in. Diamond Cut aluminum
- Windshield wiper deicer
- Wiper System — Front, variable/intermittent
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- Engine stop-start (ESS)
- Jeep Active Drive II, two-speed power transfer unit (PTU) 4WD
- Jeep Active Drive Lock
- Selec-Terrain traction management system — up to five traction control settings
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Suspensions — Off-Road
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area — includes eight cargo tie-down loops
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 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 kitsWhat does the 2023 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk add over the Altitude LUX?
Against the Altitude LUX, 13 features become standard that the Altitude LUX does not and 19 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.